FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, the Jeremiah Program has helped single mothers pursue their professional goals either in school or work while taking care of their children. In 2023, 155 moms and children participated in JP’s two-generation programming. “The mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty two generations at a time. So we do this holistically by providing…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – According to the American Burn Association, burns are in the top 10 causes of unintentional injuries for children from ages of zero to five. With two years and younger at the greatest risk. If your child has a burn, Kailyn Allen at Sanford says you should not pour really, cold water onto it because that can…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. “You have to personalize these things, right? It’s not abstract, it’s my body, it’s very intense.” says Actress and Author, Ashley Judd. The YWCA of Cass Clay presents Empowered! Women Who Rise Above. This special…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 24th Annual Midwest Kidfest at Island Park was a day of fun filled with music, laughter, and bright colors as children play and learn. It’s an event kids in the community look forward to every year. Starting out the Midwest Kidfest is a fan favorite is the teddy bear parade through Island Park to kick…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Looking for a place to let your little ones explore? KidCo is the perfect place to let their imaginations run wild. KidCo is a family friendly interactive museum and playroom. It is set to open Tuesday, March 7th. “Just having a space like this for kids ages one to eight that’s actually theirs, you know. They’re…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – What should you do if you believe your child is the victim of sexual abuse? Counselors say reporting things to the police or the county is the first thing to do. Therapists say perpetrators are often someone close to children. “Someone that they know and trust which makes it even harder with this secret because they…
FARGO (KVRR) – Flashing lights from emergency vehicles and people panicking. It’s hard to watch this kind of tragedy unfold. “This is not a daily occurrence in every school, this is a scary thing and it obviously requires a lot of attention,” says Integrative Health Therapist Megan Week. She says if kids are scared to go back to school, they…
(KVRR) — Pfizer awaits FDA approval so children ages six months to five-years-old can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, they could start receiving their first dose by the end of February. The vaccine doses would be the same as children five to 11 years old. They would get two shots of 10 micrograms each. That’s a third less than…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials are expecting 18,000 initial doses of the pediatric coronavirus vaccine. That’s enough enough to cover 25% of the state’s roughly 71,000 children ages 5 to 11 who were identified in the 2019 census. The state Health Department said in a statement Wednesday that “vaccinating children will help protect them from getting COVID-19.” To…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Health is offering Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children ages five to 11 starting Thursday. You can get your child a shot at the Grand Cities Mall from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Vaccinations for people 12 and older and boosters are also given at the same location. “We are very excited to be…
