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.
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 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.”
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.
3 options for family volunteering and giving at the holidays
’tis the season for family volunteering and giving in Pittsburgh!
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.
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: Check out KDKA’s report
New strategies are helping fight absenteeism in Pittsburgh schools.
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.
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?
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 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!
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!
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.
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!
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.