Katey Davern, a 46-year-old in St. Paul, Minnesota, has learned firsthand just how much paperwork is involved when planning someone's last years.

We all have moments where our behavior isn't exactly what we expect from a mature adult. Sometimes, it's like we switch over to autopilot and that little kid inside of us takes the wheel. Recognizing ...

Confident retirees approach their future with optimism and resourcefulness, focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. These seven tips show you how you can do the same.

October is Head Start Awareness Month. There is no singular look to Head Start — its federal-to-local structure has served communities and families well over the past six decades, benefiting from the ...

Hundreds of young people age out of Georgia's foster care system every year, and without support, they could end up unhoused.

A foster puppy in Ramsey found a furever home after the City Council on Sept. 23 unanimously voted 6-0 to approve a kennel license letting the family keep four dogs.

Minnesota's Department of Human Services updated documentation for foster care, emphasizing duties of agencies and adopting "People First" language to ensure respect and dignity.

The program, which will be run by the state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, will have around 400 staff and is expected to cost about $1.6 billion in its first year.

Shawn Weber, owner of Crested River Cannabis Company in Morgan, says the state’s decision to allow medical dispensaries to sell adult-use products goes against the original vision for a locally driven ...

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is looking for foster families to help care for more than 1,400 animals currently in their shelter.

For Shannon Hughes and Jenn Arens, becoming parents to their baby boy, Ray, meant embracing a path that looks different from many families.

A new declaration from the governor is putting a spotlight on pet adoption in Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz is officially designating October as Shelter Animals Month. It’s a part of a larger initiative to ...