Millions of children rely on Social Security payments. What might reform of the system mean for them? Rob Capriccioso reports.

Most low-income families with children don't get all of the help they should, partly because it is so hard to find out what's available and fill out the paperwork. This article, originally from the September-October 2004 issue of the Children's Advocate, published by Action Alliance for Children, shows how in California, community agencies are helping.

When two community organizations in Detroit -- one geared towards Latino families on the southwest side of town, and another centered on the needs of African American families on the east side -- took on a joint public health project, the results reached beyond the realm of health. Cecilia Garcia explains.

War in Iraq and the threat of terrorism are overshadowing children's issues this political season. But young reporters from 8-18 Media took the opportunity offered by the national conventions this summer to question Democrats on youth issues, and to ask Republicans to assess the No Child Left Behind education reform law.

Workers in an Indiana factory are helping children and families, through an informal, employee-led organization started 16 years ago by the factory nurse. Leanna Skarnulis describes their efforts.

Among the delegates inside the halls, and the protestors outside, youth were making their presence felt this summer at both the Democratic National Convention in Boston and the Republican National Convention in New York City. Who are these young political activists, and what's important to them? Youth reporters from 8-18 Media in Marquette, Michigan went to find out.

Among the delegates inside the halls, and the protestors outside, youth were making their presence felt this summer at both the Democratic National Convention in Boston and the Republican National Convention in New York City. Who are these young political activists, and what's important to them? Youth reporters from 8-18 Media in Marquette, Michigan went to find out.

In election years, a common lament is that young people aren't engaged by politics. But some educators are finding creative ways to get kids thinking, through the art and humor of political cartooning. Rob Capriccioso reports.

Two former governors - Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Marc Racicot of Montana - stood in for John Kerry and George W. Bush as a panel of teens and young adults asked them questions grounded in their own personal struggles --ranging from dropping out of school to doing time. Susan Phillips listened in.

CNN anchor Judy Woodruff has a big job covering national politics, and another big job parenting three children. She has also taken on an active role advocating on behalf of children with spina bifida. In this interview, Woodruff shares the personal reasons behind her advocacy with Connect for Kids' Rob Capriccioso.