Abbott waives regulations to preserve, extend child care capacity for critical workers during COVID-19 response

The waivers allow the Texas Workforce Commission the flexibility to respond to child care needs, ensure families using child care subsidized through TWC will not lose their slots and secures payment to child care providers while the state works to respond to COVID-19.

Austin children's nutrition expert: Infant formula do's and don'ts amid coronavirus pandemic

Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand. 

Catholic Charities of Central Texas holds baby diaper drive-thru amid coronavirus outbreak

Catholic Charities of Central Texas has partnered with the Austin Diaper Bank to host a baby diaper and personal hygiene kits drive-thru on Friday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. 

Connecticut couple celebrates 67th anniversary separated by window amid coronavirus nursing home lockdown

A man in Connecticut unable to visit his wife inside a nursing home amid a coronavirus quarantine stood outside her window holding a large sign to wish her a happy 67th wedding anniversary, according to a report.

Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits

As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.

Austin ISD looks to feed students during extended Spring Break

Now, with the extended Spring Break, the School District is teaming up with the Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Voices for Education and Youth to ensure students can still get fed. 

Single dad adopts 13-year-old left at hospital by adoptive parents

"A dad and U.S citizen in just two weeks can’t describe in words the joy in my heart and house after a long long journey."

NJ dads join cheerleading squad to bond with daughters

A group of fathers from Camden County who wanted nothing more than to support their daughters came up with an unconventional bonding opportunity.

Krispy Kreme to deliver doughnuts from almost all locations starting Feb. 29

Krispy Kreme will begin nationwide delivery services on Feb. 29, and to commemorate Leap Day, the doughnut company will surprise hospital staff and parents with goodies for any Leap Babies.