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.
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.
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.
Families of those at Dallas County nursing homes worry they won’t see their loved ones again
Dallas County now has 831 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 deaths. The most recent victim of COVID-19 was a woman in her 70s who lived at a nursing home.
Dallas County now has 831 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 deaths. The most recent victim of COVID-19 was a woman in her 70s who lived at a nursing home.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped this grandpa and granddaughter from dancing together
One girl and her papa were able to dance together while still considering social distancing guidelines.
One girl and her papa were able to dance together while still considering social distancing guidelines.
Dad bans son from house after he went on spring break trip amidst coronavirus pandemic
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
Austin Diaper Bank asks for donations after giving out over 50,000 diapers
Austin Diaper Bank is asking for financial donations through their website.
Austin Diaper Bank is asking for financial donations through their website.
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.
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.
7-year-old reads to his grandmother over video chat amid coronavirus lockdown
A 7-year-old named Skyler reads to his grandma each day as part of his new homeschool routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 7-year-old named Skyler reads to his grandma each day as part of his new homeschool routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthy ways to keep children entertained under stay-at-home order amid coronavirus pandemic
Need tips on how to entertain your children, while staying healthy and sane under California’s stay-at-home order?
Need tips on how to entertain your children, while staying healthy and sane under California’s stay-at-home order?
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.
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.
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.
Family sings happy birthday to 95-year-old grandma from afar amid pandemic
Sara Byrne's video struck a chord with thousands of Instagram followers.
Sara Byrne's video struck a chord with thousands of Instagram followers.
Houston nursing home patients visit families through windows, FaceTime
It can be difficult to be separated from vulnerable family members during the coronavirus outbreak.
It can be difficult to be separated from vulnerable family members during the coronavirus outbreak.
Gov. Abbott announces MealFinder Map, helps parents locate meals during extended school break
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
North Georgia community pulls together to feed children during coronavirus school closures
Nearly a dozen businesses and 35 volunteers worked together Tuesday to help feed families in need because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nearly a dozen businesses and 35 volunteers worked together Tuesday to help feed families in need because of the coronavirus outbreak.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a woman was able to share her engagement with her isolated grandfather
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.
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.
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.