A child unloved by their mother. A child beaten by someone they should look up to. A child crying alone in a place where they should feel safe. Our Little Haven is a St. Louis charity that helps young...

St. Louis’ rich tradition of baseball gives every kid a baseball fever. However, some of these kids cannot afford to play travel baseball. Redbird Rookies, a youth baseball and softball program sponsored...

“Is my baby okay?” Patsy Pate asked the paramedics.  On Jan. 5, 2009, her youngest child of eight children, Chris, kissed her goodbye and said he would be right back after checking out a “new...

As a parent, you will never be ready for the words.  “Your child has cancer.” Eva Schueller, Developmental Coordinator for Friends of Kids with Cancer, said this is one of the hardest things...

You are what you eat.  This saying became a reality for Audrianna Hebron, junior ambassador for Missouri Eating Disorder. After being diagnosed with childhood obesity at 8 years old, her world fixated...

Meribeth Broadway’s eyes glisten as a herd of lively, energetic puppies rush toward her. She gleams as they pick up tennis balls, roll around on the ground and wrestle with each other. However, these...

On Saturday mornings during the fall and spring, excitement fills the air at the World Wide Technology Soccer Park. With soccer balls being kicked from every direction, the players of the Special Needs...

The room is lined with gleaming decorations, a specialized banner etched with the words “Happy Birthday” strung high. Juice boxes are scattered across the table, prizes sitting in the corner ready...

Some people get therapy from a counselor or physical therapist. But at Equine Assisted Therapy, people find their comfort through horses. Founded in 2004, Equine Assisted Therapy is a non-profit organization...

I’ve been hearing about this thing called a “504 plan.” What is it? A 504 plan provides accommodations to students with disabilities. It is a legal document that has to be enforced, and a teacher...