Family

Providing youth with a safe, nurturing and healthy environment is the goal of the La Porte County Family YMCA Childcare and Learning Center. The fully licensed, curriculum-based facility achieved Level 4 Paths to Quality certification and...

The hardest thing a parent has to go through in life is having its child die unexpectedly. This week, the La Porte community suffered a terrible tragedy with the sudden passing of junior linebacker Jake West during Wednesday’s football practice....

On October 5, some of Lakeshore PAWS adoptable pets will join Guardians of the Green Mile and other local rescues for a Microchip and Adoption Extravaganza at Tractor Supply, 2500 Morthland Drive, Valparaiso from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the...

For a number of years Healthy Communities of LaPorte County’s Covering Kids and Families Coalition has been housed at the Michigan Township Trustee’s office on 2601 E. Michigan Boulevard. Beginning Monday, September 23rd the Covering Kids and...

Parents That Share announces our first conference, Trust Help Learn. This conference is geared towards families and professionals who live with or work with special needs individuals. Teachers will receive professional growth points for attending!...

The majority of preschool children who stutter will grow out of it, but a wait-and-see approach can harm those who ultimately don't recover and set them back academically and socially, say Purdue University speech experts. "The recovery rate is high,...

Our Y youth sports programs emphasize sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork; emphasize the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; keep winning in perspective; enable all participants to play in every game; include family involvement;...

Healthy child development starts early! Go to work with peace of mind confident that your child is in a safe, caring environment that will help them arrive at their first day of kindergarten ready to learn. Following Indiana Common Core Curriculum...

We have so many great things to tell you about this month!!!! August 17th Is Our First Ever 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run! Register today for our family friendly event! Costumes are encouraged (but not necessary). Runners Who pre-register will re-ceive a...

Thinking of enrolling your child in preschool for the 2013-2014 schol year? Our Preschool Open House offers the opportunity for you to meet the friendly teacher of our 3 and 4-5 year old pre-K classes starting September 3rd. Discover how the Y will...