From the realities of the foster care system to the families opening their homes to children in need, 10 News spent the month of May working to debunk common myths about foster care and highlight the growing need in the Roanoke Valley.

Almost 30 middle and high school children were aboard when their school bus crashed into a car Thursday in Burnt Chimeny

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of his longtime friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.

Child poverty in Virginia has climbed to 12%, affecting more than 230,000 children and reversing previous gains made during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day.

The following locations are open as cooling centers from Sunday June 22 to Wednesday June 25:

Virginia Tech football players are known for making big plays on the field, but today they made an even bigger impact off of it. The team traded shoulder pads for power tools to help meet a basic need for local kids. Today’s mission didn’t involve a playbook—just lumber, tools, and a whole lot of Hokie hustle.

Even as immigrants in the U.S. avoid going out in public, terrified of encountering immigration authorities, families across the country are mostly sending their children to school — but that’s not to say they feel safe in this country.

The Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke has a brand-new look.

Sleep is important for everyone, especially for children and teens, because it plays a role in growth and development

A Blacksburg bookstore is looking to provide a local outlet for children and families to explore reading.

The VDH reported on Monday that there were two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, which are the first reports of the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.

Having a child who is a picky eater can be difficult, as it makes it hard for them to get the right vitamins and minerals they need to grow!

A kidnapping was reported out of Augusta County this morning, and law enforcement is currently searching for three children, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said.

Over the last 15 years, the number of seizures from drug exposure has doubled in kids aged 6-19.

There is an urgent need for families to foster children in Roanoke County.

As the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group's atrocities against Iraq's Yazidis approaches, a traumatized community is still in many ways convulsed by the legacy of the militants' onslaught.

Millions of U.S. children are living with anxiety and this time in the school year — can be a bit overwhelming with tests, quizzes and exams.

Luke Shaffer was born at only 23 weeks old - and has been a fighter ever since.

Parents can save money for their children during the bi-annual LFA Kids Consignment Sale that is taking place this weekend.

We spoke with an expert with Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care to see how trauma can impact children well into adulthood.

As we’re covering the war in Israel, we wanted to speak with a mental health expert about children and the effects of seeing war on television and online.

CASA of Children's Trust in Roanoke is recruiting volunteers to help look out for the best interests of abused and neglected children in foster care.

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

There is an urgent plea for more volunteers for CASA of Central Virginia.

Jill Biden hopes a temporary art exhibit at the White House helps educate visitors about the lives of military children.

Germany’s justice minister has launched plans to relax the country’s strict restrictions on family names — for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their children.

The Virginia Department of Health is sending out a warning to parents about an increased number of strep throat cases this year.

This is a day where they get to spend time meeting local families, sharing their stories, and raising money for a good cause.

Huddle Up Moms gives moms a space to connect with one another, while providing resources to support them on their journey.

A troubling trend has been reported in Virginia.

It can be tempting to hand our kids a tablet or turn on their favorite TV show, but how does this affect their brains and overall development? Dr. Cara Goodwin gives WSLS 10 the answers.

Children with autism are often overlooked during the transition from high school to adulthood, but a workshop at the Hotel Roanoke today helped parents and supporters bridge the gap.

One local health expert is warning of RSV as hospitals continue to overflow with RSV cases.

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak.

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Carilion Clinic is calling on families to help in a study to potentially improve irritability, aggressive and self-harming behaviors through the gut, rather than the brain.

Help make learning fun by introducing your children to Homer.

North Cross School hosted a lemonade stand Wednesday, with all proceeds going to UNICEF to support the children of Ukraine.

There is nothing cuter than little-kid artwork, is there?

Funds raised will help the group build a fully furnished home where children awaiting foster care can go temporarily, rather than wait at the Department of Social Services.

Two musicians in Roanoke are refurbishing old instruments to give children in need the gift of music.

"Stuff the Bus" is a fundraiser that helps collected new items for children in foster care and helps benefit the Isaiah 117 House.

Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh, and you just so happen to have $80,000 lying around?

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are hosting free clinics so children can get all their back to school shots over the next several weeks.

Some have been missing for days, others, decades, on this National Missing Children’s Day, we want to show you the faces of those missing from Southwest and Central Virginia.

A government watchdog says the Trump administration forced migrant parents to leave the United States without their children under its family separation policy.

Two young children were wounded, one critically, when they were shot while playing outside of a Virginia apartment complex, authorities said.

Some say that love knows no limit, but one young boy from New York took his love for SpongeBob SquarePants to a whole new level.

Bedford County 4-H is inspiring kids to become young entrepreneurs through a new program. It’s called the Next Generation Youth Farmers Market.

Summer school in Virginia? While speaking with the Washington Post on Thursday, Gov. Ralph Northam spoke on his plan for fixing some of the disruption to student’s learning. Northam detailing plan to possibly extend school year into the summer]“Our children definitely learn better when they’re in a classroom. Below is Northam’s full conversation with The Washington Post:

There are more than 700 children who are ready for foster to adoption in Virginia. 10 News profiles one child who needs a home every day during 30 Days of Hope. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own. 30 Days of Hope may be over, but there is still a need so we are continuing this series on Mondays in December. If you have questions about Tyanna or foster care/adoption, contact DePaul Community Resources here.

Having a baby, and bringing that baby home from the hospital for the first time as a new parent, is a whirlwind.

You can drop off toys tomorrow and next Saturday at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke County from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Small businesses are gearing up for Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. The Small Business Administration says there are nearly 32 million independent businesses. The event was found by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the Small Business Administration since 2011. It was created to encourage residents and visitors to eat at small locally-owned restaurants in Martinsville and Henry County, especially on Small Business Saturday.

A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.