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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend vaccines against only 11 diseases.
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The Biden administration proposed a new rule that could give preschool teachers in the federal program a pay increase of about $10,000.
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The rate of infants dying in California before their first birthday ticked up slightly last year and is part of a troubling trend.
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The Cal State system offers 30 days of paid family leave. Faculty who have authorized a strike are demanding one semester.
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A U.S. Department of Agriculture report finds that many people who are eligible for the Women, Infants and Children program are missing out.
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Under a new law that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024, workers and their partners can get up to five days of leave for a miscarriage, stillbirth, failed adoption, and other types of reproductive loss.
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Federal pandemic relief funds for childcare programs expired Sept. 30, leaving providers around the country worried about shutting their doors. In California, the state’s put in some stopgap measures.
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Elly Yu, our investigations reporter, joins the education team.
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We take this question to the best experts in SoCal on this topic — parents — who give their tips for facing the unknown during pregnancy.
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With rising housing costs, pushback from landlords and homeowners associations, and a complex web of regulations, it’s a wonder home-based providers exist at all.
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Parenthood means big transitions — huge changes for your body, your perspective, and your identity. Your questions, answered.
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Nearly a year after the fires, childcare providers say they need more help from the state to rebuild.
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Most parents know the basics, but pediatricians have some quick and easy tips to keep your young children safe during Halloween.
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The California Department of Public Health, which administers WIC, says it has gotten additional funds from the USDA and expects “to remain fully operational through Nov. 30."Listen 0:38
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Families can still get nutrition assistance benefits, but funding could run out if the federal government shutdown continues.
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A family shelter in Woodland Hills is one of a few but growing number of shelters offering childcare services on-site.Listen 4:00
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Experts urge honesty as ICE activity continues in L.A.
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Starting this November, the state will offer free childcare to families regardless of income.
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The $1.3 million initiative, which will train and support families and caregivers, is funded through an 18-month grant.
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The county joins the state in offering bailout dollars for surging liability insurance premiums.Listen 0:44
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Tried-and-true spots families love for play, exploration, and burning energy.
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More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.Listen 3:06
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With family shelters currently full, L.A.'s homeless services agency is crafting messaging for providers when they have to turn families away.
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This fall at least 200,000 California students are expected to enroll in transitional kindergarten, which serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
