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Affordable Housing
For housing to be affordable, it shouldn't cost more than 30% of your family's income. A recent study of housing in Palm Beach County found that nearly 35,000 households ...
- Educational Rights of Homeless Children - Sep. 28, 2011
- Section 8 Waiting List Has Opened! - Sep. 10, 2011
- 60 New Mattresses for Homeless Shelter - Aug. 23, 2011
Child Safety
Palm Beach County is on par with the rest of the country in terms of keeping children safe; however, there is plenty of room for improvement. Of particular concern is ...
- Legal Aid Society Advocates to Break Cycle of Delinquency and Poor Outcomes - Dec. 06, 2011
- Suspicious of Child Abuse? Report It! - Nov. 21, 2011
- The Internet, Porn and Children - Nov. 10, 2011
Community Health
Is Palm Beach County is a healthy community? We see people riding bikes, swimming in the ocean, rollerblading and walking dogs all around us; we see numerous hospitals, ...
- Search 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast on your Phone! - Dec. 29, 2011
- Affordable Care Act: Value & Accountability for Premiums - Sep. 19, 2011
- Affordable Care Act: Strengthening Medicare - Sep. 09, 2011
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is abusive or violent behavior in a close relationship, such as a marriage, a dating couple, or a family. Abuse can come in many forms: physical, sexual, ...
- Stalking: Did You Know? - Jan. 11, 2012
- Stalking Quote - Jan. 09, 2012
- Facts About Stalking - Jan. 04, 2012
Education
According to the 2010 census data, Palm Beach County is home to approximately 300,000 citizens under the age of 21, clearly demonstrating the need for quality educational...
Elder Care
Elder care is the term used to describe the care of and services provided for senior citizens. Generally, "elder care" refers to the issues and concerns faced by people ...
- What is Concurrent Custody and Do You Need It? - Sep. 13, 2011
- Clerk Bock announces new hotline to report guardianship fraud - Sep. 12, 2011
- Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility - Aug. 19, 2011
Employment
What kind of jobs do people in Palm Beach County do? Some of our biggest industries include:
- Tourism, recreation & entertainment
- Communications ...
- What is the Medical Legal Partnership Project? - Oct. 07, 2011
- Permanent Residency - Sep. 20, 2011
- New Changes to Unemployment Compensation Program - Aug. 31, 2011
Fair Housing
In 1968, the Fair Housing Act was passed in the U.S. Congress. Despite strong successive legislation, housing discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, ...
- Protecting Your Family Against Housing Discrimination - Jul. 05, 2011
- Anatomy of a Residential Lease Agreement: Part II - Jun. 15, 2011
- Anatomy of a Residential Lease Agreement: Part 1 - Jun. 13, 2011
Foreclosure
Foreclosure, the forced sale of property to satisfy an unpaid debt, has become an all-too-familiar word in Palm Beach ...
- If You Impasse at Mediation: Don’t Give Up - Dec. 13, 2011
- Foreclosure Assistance: Know Who You Are Working With - Nov. 22, 2011
- Persistence Pays Off for Legal Aid Client - Nov. 04, 2011
Gulf Oil Spill
The Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig suffered an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, causing massive ...
- Oil and Dispersant From BP Spill is Sitting on the Bottom and Headed East - Aug. 17, 2010
- Visualizing the Oil Spill: If it was in Southern Florida - Jun. 30, 2010
- How Will Hurricanes Affect the Oil Spill? - Jun. 23, 2010
Hurricanes
According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends on November 30th each year. South Florida ...
- Poll: How ready are you for a hurricane? - Apr. 29, 2011
- Hurricane Season Begins on June 1st -- But Does It Really? - Apr. 21, 2011
Mental Wellness
What is mental wellness?
The term "mental wellness" indicates a positive state of mental health, free from a range of mental problems. But there are things ...
- May is Mental Health Month - May. 01, 2011
- Mental Health Minute: Disasters - Apr. 19, 2011
- Improving The Continuity Of Care For Suicidal Patients - Apr. 07, 2011
Supporting the Arts
"Communities that invest in the arts reap the additional benefit of jobs, economic growth, and a quality of life that positions those ...
- Music Matters! - Oct. 19, 2010
- Literacy Coalition Supports the Arts through Norton Partnership - Oct. 19, 2010
- Ballet's season - Oct. 17, 2010
Veterans Affairs
Military veterans face unique challenges as they embark on their post-military lives. Many face economic difficulties, as they seek employment in the civilian world. ...
- New Time Sharing Arrangements for Military Families - May. 11, 2011
- Employment Protection for Veterans - Feb. 17, 2011
- Deployment to end for 600 National Guard soldiers - Dec. 08, 2010
Wage Theft
Wage theft is the unlawful underpayment or non-payment of workers' wages. In cities like Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans, and in regions like North Alabama and ...
- PEACE Halts State Bill Prohibiting Local Wage Theft Ordinances - May. 16, 2011
- PEACE Counters Opponents of Wage Theft Ordinance - Apr. 08, 2011
- Attend the PEACE Nehemiah Action! - Apr. 08, 2011
Water Sustainability and Quality
Water sustainability hinges on maintaining water quality. Water
- Effectiveness of Watering Restrictions - Jun. 13, 2011
- Surviving South Florida Water Restrictions - Apr. 14, 2011
- Update on Bad Fertilizer Bill - Mar. 23, 2011
Youth Crime and Violence
Youth crime harms communities, creates a culture of fear and damages the lives of some of our most vulnerable young people in Palm Beach County. Reducing youth crime and ...
