At the beginning of the pandemic, many government organizations rapidly transformed their operations to assist individuals and families in need. While these efforts addressed immediate needs, they ...

Social services agencies provide critical support to children, families and individuals. Many of these services have become even more important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many ...

Truancy prevention, summer-school programs for at-risk youth and tax-preparation help for low-income people are among the programs the state Department of Social Services is planning to eliminate as ...

Last summer, Ross police responded to a call involving a 41-year-old male with a history of substance abuse who was suicidal after the death of his significant other. Accompanying the officers was a ...

BISMARCK - The state takeover of county social services costs would take the form of a two-year pilot program under a bill amendment a House committee adopted Monday, April 10, in a move that was ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...