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KPBS Families Hub
Welcome to KPBS Families Hub. This is the place to find news, information and resources to help you make decisions about the children under your care and support you in your family adventures.
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"Spark" is a new middle-grade "novel-in-verse" by local author and educator Chris Baron. It follows two rural, nature-loving 8th graders as they evacuate their small town due to a wildflower, and attempt to piece their lives back together.
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The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
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A federal education grant funding freeze is affecting many school districts across San Diego County. Millions of dollars of public school funding are in limbo.
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The dream of finding a place to call home for these kids once they turn 18 is even more elusive.
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Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
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A brain surgeon explains how children’s brains work and how screen time might have an impact on how young brains develop.
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Amy Connor's twin sons were born 10 weeks before their due date. One of her sons needed a blood transfusion that met specific requirements. They eventually found a match.
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Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them.
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In May, the Department of Education told districts across the country, including the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, that its school-based mental health grant program would end two years early.
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Bagula has served as interim superintendent since August 2024, following the firing of Lamont Jackson in connection to an investigation which found "credible" accounts of inapproriate conduct towards former district employees.
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La Jolla Playhouse recently opened a production of Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon, the story explores love, family, friendship and the complexities of being an immigrant.
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The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
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This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks




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- On cable, KPBS Kids – Cox 809; Spectrum Cable 1276.
- We also feature Kids programming on our main channel from 6am to 1pm Monday through Friday (KPBS 15.1, Cox 11, Spectrum 1221).
- You can also watch on the PBS KIDS app.To download the PBS KIDS app, please visit the app store on your device and search for PBS KIDS. In the app, your child can play videos and games, and listen to songs.
PBS Kids Video & Games App

PBS KIDS Video App
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PBS KIDS Games App
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