Family ACCESS, a longtime Newton child-care nonprofit founded in 1907, will close on June 25 amid declining enrollment and rising costs. Staff will keep programs running through the date while helping families find alternatives.

A Boston mother tells Boston 25 her daughter was injured on a school bus after months of complaints that went unanswered, renewing scrutiny of BPS transportation.

A UMass Boston mapping brief finds steep child-care shortfalls in parts of Massachusetts, especially for infants and toddlers. Researchers warn demand could outpace supply unless funds are targeted.

Cambridge's Center for Families hosts a free Winter Family Fun Day on January 24 at Peabody School Gym, offering crafts, games, a live performance, and lunch for families with children under 8.

Sauchuk Farm in Massachusetts features a seven-acre Lexington Minuteman-themed corn maze for the state's 250th anniversary, offering a variety of family activities and agri-entertainment.

Boston's Registry Division reports 'Olivia' and 'Liam' as the most popular baby names in 2023, with 'Emma', 'Noah', 'Charlotte', and 'Henry' also trending.

Recent studies have shed light on the possibility that some children with autism may no longer meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis by age six.

After hours of a frantic search, eight-year-old Cameron Shavers of Dorchester was found following a missing person alert from the Boston Police Department.

As we approach October, it's crucial to recognize National Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month and support survivors with empathy, understanding, and information on resources available to them.

John Wilson, the private equity investor and former Staples executive, has been sentenced to six months of home confinement for filing a false tax return in connection with his involvement in the infamous college admissions scandal.

The third annual Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival is set to delight children and adults alike in Boston Common on October 20, featuring spooky activities, games, arts and crafts, and more.

ReadBoston's Storymobile had an astounding summer, reaching over 9,000 families and providing interactive storytelling and free books.

An enthusiastic welcome from Boston police officers creates a positive atmosphere for kindergarten students returning to school at Saint John Paul Catholic Academy.