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New Work Requirements for SNAP and Medicaid

If you have Medicaid or get help to buy food through SNAP, there are new rules that you’ll need to follow soon. The new rule is called “Work Requirements” Work Requirements for SNAP will start on October 2025. Work Requirements for Medicaid will start on December 31, 2026. What SNAP (Food Stamps) Recipients will be affected by Work Requirements? For SNAP benefits, adults ages 18 to 54 without children must also work, volunteer, or be in job training for at least 80 hours per month. Starting in October 2025, adults up to 54 years of age must [...]

Janine Monico2025-09-12T13:42:45-04:00July 18th, 2025|Community, Family & Youth|

Children Who Self-harm: A Guide for Parents

Many children and teens self-harm. Most start in their early teen years, but some start earlier. What counts as self-harm? Self-harm is when a child hurts their body on purpose. Cutting or burning the skin are common forms of self-harm. Self-harm is more common among girls than boys. Most children who self-harm are trying to cope with overwhelming emotions and stressors. Some self-harm to stop intrusive thoughts. Helping your child cope and not turn to self-harm can offer an opportunity to help them feel better about themselves, learn to deal [...]

Janine Monico2024-05-16T14:02:32-04:00February 26th, 2024|Family & Youth, Self-Harm|

School Counselors Vital to Students Wellbeing and Success

School counselors can be found in every school in Philadelphia. But some people don’t understand the important work they do and the role they play in the lives of students. We’ve answered some common questions about school counselors below. What do school counselors do? School counselors provide guidance and counseling to help students navigate personal challenges, academic difficulties, and career planning. They help reduce bullying in schools, help kids understand how to do better at school and plan support, and assist students as they graduate from high school and move [...]

Janine Monico2025-08-19T17:14:07-04:00February 5th, 2024|Family & Youth|

How Social Media Trends Can Lead to Self-Criticism

How Social Media Trends Can Lead to Self-Criticism Social media has made connection easier. However, it also has had negative impacts on users’ mental and physical health. I was a teenager when Facebook came out. I saw the beginning of overconnectivity. In middle school, my friends and I made accounts. We only posted our best pictures. We wrote our diary-like statuses. We gave our opinions. The likes we got were validating, innocently. As I got older, Instagram was the new thing. Users scrolled pictures endlessly. Likes felt even more important [...]

Janine Monico2024-05-16T14:06:33-04:00December 15th, 2023|Family & Youth|