Editor’s note: Appalled by the continuing rash of gun violence in America, particularly following the horrors that occurred in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, the Sisters of the Holy Cross uphold their Corporate Stand on Nonviolence, calling for continued prayers and dialogue that can lead …
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — It is no secret, little kids get messy! While a parent’s instinct may be to clean up the chaos, experts say letting them get dirty as they play and explore the world is key to their development. Alicia Varner has seen the …
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Before April 1, Utah parents of mixed immigration status could not apply for federal childcare assistance for their U.S.-born children. Now, that’s changed. After several years of petitioning lawmakers and agency personnel, child advocacy groups have successfully worked to change a Utah Department of Workforce …
Utah’s Childcare subsidy program administered through the Department of Workforce Services helps employed parents with childcare costs. Eligibility to receive federally funded subsidies do not apply for U.S. born children of immigrant parents. KPCW reports on the impacts the policy has on mixed status families in Utah. …
Child Advocates Want Policy Change For Daycare Subsidies To Children Born In U.S. Read More »
SALT LAKE CITY – When the coronavirus pandemic hit Utah in March 2020, the employees and volunteers of Holy Cross Ministries stepped up their work, taking many of their efforts virtual. “We never, throughout the entire year, curtailed services,” CEO Emmie Gardner said. “In fact, …
Holy Cross Ministries fundraiser to spotlight staff Read More »
Utah kids are being hurt by state eligibility rules that improperly consider their parents’ immigration status, family advocates argue. Some immigrant parents in Utah are being denied financial help from the state with their child care bills, a rejection that advocates contend goes against federal …
For Utah Spanish-speakers, there are many challenges when it comes to accessing mental health services, from language barriers to figuring out what services are affordable. The pandemic has brought the added stress of job and income loss for many. But for Isabel Allende, the first …
Research shows that providing high quality education for young children yields significant long-term benefits for them and saves a lot of education dollars in the long run. KPCW has teamed up with the Early Childhood Alliance to file weekly reports about the importance of providing …
Study Highlights Success of Local Preschool Program Read More »
“We are about empowering and helping the immigrant community so they can find their voices and become valuable contributors to the community. We want to show how critical our immigrant population is in our service industry in the Wasatch Back.” Holy Cross Ministries celebrates 25 …
Holy Cross Ministries Celebrates 25 Years of Service Read More »
This year, due to the pandemic, Holy Cross Ministries will hold its annual fundraiser virtually, like many other nonprofit organizations across the country and the world. Read Full Article >>