Family

Child care...
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Advocates say Gov. Cox’s proposed budget could be expanded to better support Utah families

The budget allocated $4.7 million to expand Utah's child tax credit and $5 million for accessible child care.
3 months ago
children at a daycare, child care desert issues affecting utah...
Emma Keddington

New partnership provides child care assistance to Park City residents

A new partnership between child care assistance network Upwards and Park City will help provide affordable child care.
3 months ago
a family marches with a utah foster care sign, care communities is a new foster care program...
Michael Camit

Care Communities pilot program seeks to support foster families across the state

Almost half of all foster parents stop fostering within a year, but Care Communities are meant to curb that trend.
3 months ago
The Provo Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured on Wednesday, ...
Mark Jackson and Kennedy Camarena

Business Insider lists Provo among top cities to watch in 2024

Provo is on a list of top cities to watch in 2024. Business Insider, there are multiple reasons the city was added to the list.
3 months ago
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Michelle Lee

Holiday decluttering: how to save the memories

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Decluttering Expert Matt Paxton about how to make holiday decluttering a memorable experience.
3 months ago
ruby franke to enter plea agreement...
Devin Oldroyd

Ruby Franke to enter plea agreement, attorneys say

Ruby Franke, the mom behind a now-defunct parenting YouTube channel called 8 Passengers, will enter a plea agreement, her attorneys said Friday.
3 months ago
two older people look at an album together -- Alzheimer's holidays...
Michael Camit

Celebrating the holidays while including your loved ones with Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer's Association says there are many ways to include your loved one in the holidays while taking their disease into account.
3 months ago
Although warm temperatures are forecasted for this upcoming weekend, many Utah ski resorts continue...
Don Brinkerhoff

Despite warm temperatures, ski resorts to open more terrain

Although warm temperatures are forecasted for this upcoming weekend, many Utah ski resorts continue to open more terrain.
3 months ago
Survey information is shown during a panel discussion at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute in Sal...
Mariah Maynes

2023 American Family Survey finds partisan similarities, differences in issues involving family

The 2023 American Family Survey revealed that Democrats and Republicans view some family issues similarly, and some differently.
3 months ago
The Provo-Orem area is the second-best place in the nation to buy a house for first-time homebuyers...
Allessandra Harris

Provo-Orem area ranked number two in nation for first-time homebuyers

The Provo-Orem area is the second-best place in the nation to buy a house for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study.
4 months ago
Man looks at Christmas tree lot...
Britt Johnson, Amie Schaeffer

‘Tis the season for Christmas tree fires

The Unified Fire Authority is asking people to be aware of the danger of Christmas tree fires this season.
4 months ago
Town homes in the Bluffdale and Herriman areas on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023....
Allessandra Harris

Energy assistance available for Utah families

The state has an energy assistance program to provide heat for Utah families, eligibility is required along with documentation.
4 months ago
a lounge in a support center shown, this is an elementary resource center built similarly to teen r...
Sam Herrera

Over 50 schools working on building teen resource centers

This March, the Utah Legislature approved $15 million in funding to build teen resources centers across the state.
4 months ago
accessible holiday season...
Michael Camit

Tips to make your home more accessible this holiday season

Christmas is around the corner, and there are simple ways to make your home more accessible for disabled holiday guests.
4 months ago
Utah women are eager for professional, higher paying part-time jobs....
Britt Johnson

More Utah women want part-time jobs, but not the lower-paying ones

Utah women are above the national average for part-time jobs. But they won't take your low pay — and employers are starting to notice.
4 months ago
Image of a mother nursing an infant. Intermountain Health is now offering lactation consultations v...
Britt Johnson

Telehealth lactation consultations now available in Utah

Intermountain's telehealth lactation consultations began during the pandemic, and have since proven a popular alternative.
4 months ago
bread-maker, Blake Jensen...
Eric Cabrera

Blake Jensen, creator of “Blake’s Bakes,” dreams of opening a bakery one day

What started as one day of bread-making has turned into a weekly occurrence for the popular bread-maker, Blake Jensen.
4 months ago
christmas presents...
Eric Cabrera

Veterans gift shop provides free presents to veterans in need

The veterans gift shop wrapped up its 80th year at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City this week.
4 months ago
a woman covers her face...
Associated Press

Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people

The 58-year-old lost his job as a machine operator, then his home, and he was living in his truck when he was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer.
4 months ago
The Kimball at Temple Square, left, is pictured in downtown Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023...
Waverly Golden

New report shows decline in Salt Lake City youth population

The Salt Lake City youth population hit it's lowest point after a decade, other states in the west experience similar decrease.
4 months ago
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City is pictured on Fri...
Don Brinkerhoff

Food insecurity impacting over 25% of military personnel, study finds

A new study reveals food insecurity is impacting over 25% of military personnel.
5 months ago
baby feet, utah postpartum retreat helps new moms...
Amanda Dickson

Is genetic mapping for babies something that everyone should do?

A new project will screen the genomes of 100,000 babies for rare disorders, a Utah neonatologist says genome mapping has come a long way.
5 months ago
Utahn Greg Mills is pictured with one of the three parents for whom he has acted as a male caregive...
Amanda Dickson

Meet a male caregiver in Utah who is caring for his third parent

Utah resident Greg Mills is a male caregiver, one of the millions of similar men in America. He represents a growing demographic.
5 months ago
In the coming decades, Utah schools could see nearly a 50% decline in enrollment. ...
Waverly Golden and Clayre Scott

Utah schools may see a decline in enrollment

In the coming decades, Utah schools could see nearly a 50% decline in enrollment. 
5 months ago