Adoption Connection

What’s it like to be a foster parent? Adoption Connection shares the details.

“You might be the only person that child feels unconditional love from,” says Adoption Connection’s Robin Thompson.

from the source

PublicSource: This Pittsburgh preteen is proud of her police officer dad, and has ideas for better policing

Listen to “From the Source” podcast episode 7 right here.

7 ways Pittsburgh kids can celebrate Martin Luther King Day and honor Black history

These programs honor Black history with a nod to Dr. King through theatrical performances, music and art-making.

Human Services Center Mon Valley has helped families for 40 years, and they’re just getting started

The Human Services Center was established in 1982 as a human services “mall” with a mission to fight poverty.

buzzword

Buzzword is back: This Pittsburgh art and literacy partnership is hosting live events for families again

At Buzzword events, “we have the social-emotional component, we have the learning capacity, and we have the mental health focus.” 

State of Black Motherhood

Brown Mamas founder Muffy Mendoza launches the State of Black Motherhood Talks

The State of Black Motherhood Talks will run each Monday through the end of January.

family volunteering in Pittsburgh

3 options for family volunteering and giving at the holidays

’tis the season for family volunteering and giving in Pittsburgh!

From the Source

What’s it like to be a teenage immigrant in Pittsburgh? Check out episode 5 of ‘From the Source’

‘From the Source’ talks with Pittsburgh Allderdice High School senior Sam Alawadhi.

accessibility on playgrounds

How a simple change made one school playground a better place for all kids

Accessibility on playgrounds ensures that all kids can play and learn.

absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools

Absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools: Check out KDKA’s report

New strategies are helping fight absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools.

parents as allies

Join Parents as Allies for a free workshop that can help families and schools build true engagement

Join Parents as Allies for this free workshop and lunch.

teens and social media

When teens and social media collide, what happens to mental health? Find out on this episode of ‘From the Source’

How does social media impact Pittsburgh teens?

Kitten Scoop

Love furry animals? Kitten Scoop pet rescue teaches families to help our region’s strays.

Kitten Scoop helps local families learn how best to help outdoor cats and much more.

voluntots

VolunTOTS invites families to help spread love during Thanksgiving week

Your kids can help VolunTOTS this Thanksgiving season. Here’s how.

Light up Night 2022 is almost here: We’ve got details on all the holiday fun Downtown, kicking off Nov. 18-19

Light Up Night is almost here, Pittsburgh!

things to do with kids in Pittsburgh

12 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend, including sensory-friendly fun and free events

From archaeology to skateboarding, there are so many things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this weekend!

teen mental health

What local teens really think about mental health: Hear ‘From the Source’ episode 2 right here

The latest episode of “From the Source” takes on school anxiety and many more teen mental health issues.

publicsource podcast

Pittsburgh teens speak out: Catch episode 1 of PublicSource’s new podcast season

 “I really did my research on not only problems, but also solutions … I’m very passionate about this.”

10 great family events in the Pittsburgh region this weekend, most of them free!

So many festivals!

Kindness Grows Here

Want to spread kindness? Your child can apply for a ‘Kindness Grows Here’ grant

This local family has had great experiences with Kindness Grows Here.