Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth
While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama.
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Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two.
At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator
As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising.
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"We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us."
Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread
COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.
FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.
Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018
More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year.
Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children
Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items.
April 15, 2021
Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review
Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.