Hannah Van Sickle

4 weeks ago | parents.com | Hannah Van Sickle

Parents/GettyImages/Lorado There’s no one way to raise a family. According to the Institute for Family Studies, 60% of American children live with both married parents, leaving 40% to be raised in diverse caregiver scenarios. That includes blended families, grandparents, and single moms, to name a few. A recently published study looked at how one type of family dynamic—homes without strong father involvement—may impact kids.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hannah Van Sickle

Early last year, I was shocked to see a lawn jockey, standing sentinel to greet me, at the top of the dirt drive of the horse barn where my 12-year-old works mucking stalls on Saturdays in exchange for riding lessons. It had not been present the week before. These archaic depictions of a subservient Black man were once common in suburban American lawns, rising to prominence in the first half of the 19th century.

1 month ago | roanoke.com | Hannah Van Sickle

In a boon to residents across Southwest Virginia and the community at large, LewisGale Medical Center was recently designated a Level II Trauma Center by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health State Health Commissioner. The honor was made official during a June 28 ribbon-cutting at the Salem facility.

Oct 29, 2024 | richmond.com | Hannah Van Sickle

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent and wondered what it takes to do so? For the curious across Virginia — where more than 5,000 kids currently seek homes — HopeTree Family Services is poised to answer this question and others while shedding light on the current demand. “Foster homes are desperately needed, especially for older kids,” said April Estrada, director of Foster Care and Adoptions. Sadly, this trend is ongoing and increasing.

Jul 25, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Hannah Van Sickle |Evelyn He |Lina Roby

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