Kyle daycares to reopen under restricted guidelines

The mayoral order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 30.

Toys for Tots distributing some toys early due to COVID-19

The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects and distributes millions of toys to deserving children each year during the holiday season. During this pandemic, the organization decided it didn’t want to wait until the holidays to provide support.

Study: Many more kids infected with COVID-19 than generally known

A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported. 

After her senior prom was canceled, Alabama father surprises daughter with 'one dance' at home

A father in Alabama made sure his daughter got to experience her senior prom after the official event was canceled as a result of coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, April 4.

Child abuse, neglect reports drop nearly 20 percent due to COVID-19

From 2013 to 2019, the last year data was available, DFPS received the second-highest number of child abuse and neglect reports from schools.

Care.com increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to COVID-19

While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.

Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers

People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun

Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners. 

Austin Diaper Bank holds second public diaper pick-up for families impacted by coronavirus

Sizes 1 through 6 and will give out and each child will receive 25 diapers. Those who come to the diaper pick-up are asked to stay in their car and follow the posted signs to the diaper pick-up area. 

Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic

All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.