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24\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Holes: \u003c/em>July 31\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>More East Bay outdoor movie screenings for families this summer\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pinole.gov/calendar/?title=movie\">Pinole outdoor movie screenings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://piedmont.ca.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=13659823&pageId=14128087¤tDate=2025-07-01&todaysDate=2025-04-30&view=monthly\">Piedmont outdoor movie screenings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.danville.ca.gov/calendar.aspx?Keywords=moonlight&startDate=&enddate=&CID=39,31,25,22,14,28,43,24,40&showPastEvents=false\">Danville outdoor movie screenings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dublin.ca.gov/1327/Picnic-Flix\">Dublin outdoor movie screenings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca 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Firstly, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/programs-activities/placemaking\">Viva Parks Association’s “Free Movie Nights Under the Stars,”\u003c/a> offers family screenings in parks around the city parks:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>A Goofy Movie\u003c/em>: June 26, Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Despicable Me 4\u003c/em>: July 3, Cahill Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Inside Out 2\u003c/em>: July 10, Silver Leaf Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Emoji Movie\u003c/em>: July 17, Mercado Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Lady and the Tramp\u003c/em>: July 24, Cimarron Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Migration\u003c/em>: July 31, Starbird Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Garfield Movie\u003c/em>: August 7, Rubino Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>How to Train Your Dragon\u003c/em>: The Hidden World: August 14, Kelley Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Moana 2\u003c/em>: August 21, Brigadoon Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Sonic the Hedgehog 3\u003c/em>: August 28, Calahan Park\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Over in St. James’ Park, \u003ca href=\"https://sjdowntown.com/starlight-cinema/\">the Downtown San José Starlight Cinema series\u003c/a> will present three movies this summer, with pre-movie entertainment:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>School of Rock: June 29\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nacho Libre: July 13\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A Minecraft Movie: July 27\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>More South Bay outdoor movie screenings for families this summer\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/Community-Services/Family-Movie-Night-Series\">Palo Alto\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/355/Movies\">Millbrae\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/movies\">Redwood City\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/summer-outdoor-movie-night-series\">Mountain View\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Further afield: Movies for kids on the beach in Santa Cruz \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes, it’s a drive from the Bay Area. But Santa Cruz’s free movie screenings take place right on the beach, in front of the historic Colonnade — with \u003ca href=\"https://beachboardwalk.com/movies/\">films on offer every Friday except the Fourth of July\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Men in Black\u003c/em>: June 20\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Ghostbusters \u003c/em>(1984): June 27\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Jumanji \u003c/em>(1995): July 11\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Clueless\u003c/em>: July 18\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Wizard of Oz\u003c/em>: July 25\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Despicable Me 4\u003c/em>: August 1\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Goonies\u003c/em>: August 8\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before heading out to any show, be sure to check the weather and see if the screening will continue in the event of rain or other disruptive weather.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the comfiest experience bring picnic blankets, a sweater and (non-crackling) snacks. A camping chair could offer you the most comfort, but be mindful you’re not blocking anyone’s view of the screen with your set-up. Remember that some venues may also discourage — or outright prohibit — pets or alcohol.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are seeking captions for an outdoor movie, you may need to contact the city’s parks and recreation department at least two days in advance. For example, for the Berkeley showings, contact the city at least two days before the screening at jolee@berkeleyca.gov or (510) 926-1458, and for Santa Cruz shows, call (831) 423-5590. According to \u003ca href=\"https://beachboardwalk.com/movies/\">the Santa Cruz Movies on the Beach website\u003c/a>, a “limited number of assistive listening devices (ALDs) are available for check-out at the Mini Golf Kiosk inside Neptune’s Kingdom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Bay Area outdoor movie screenings for families this summer \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12045064\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12045064\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GettyImages-1298826859.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GettyImages-1298826859.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/GettyImages-1298826859-160x102.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thrive City is the district surrounding the Chase Center arena in San Francisco where the film ‘Wicked’ will be screened on July 19. \u003ccite>(San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chasecenter.com/thrive-city/\">Thrive City at Chase Center\u003c/a> will \u003ca href=\"https://www.chasecenter.com/events/blankets-and-blockbusters-20250719/\">screen \u003cem>Wicked \u003c/em>on July 19.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"things-to-do-with-kids-bay-area-movies-east-bay\">\u003c/a>East Bay: Berkeley \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley has \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/summer-evening-movies-berkeley-parks\">a free series of children’s movies running through September\u003c/a> at its various parks — and one screening of \u003ca href=\"https://ca-berkeley.civicrec.com/CA/berkeley-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIzOTA3MzY%3D\">\u003cem>Finding Dory\u003c/em> at its pools\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Wild Robot: \u003c/em>June 27, San Pablo Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Cars 3\u003c/em>: July 11, Glendale La Loma Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Finding Dory\u003c/em>: July 18 at West Campus Pool (registration required)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>IF\u003c/em>: July 25, Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Avenue\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Despicable Me 4\u003c/em>: Aug. 8, Cedar Rose Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Sonic the Hedgehog 3\u003c/em>: Aug. 22, Grove Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Wicked\u003c/em>: Sept. 5, Willard Park\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Inside Out 2\u003c/em>: Sept. 12, Codornices Park,\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>East Bay: Oakland \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oakland offers its \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/event/jack-london-square%3A-waterfront-flicks/33905/\">Waterfront Flicks\u003c/a> series in Jack London Square from July 12 to August 16, including classics like \u003cem>Space Jam:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Space Jam: \u003c/em>July 12\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>The Princess and The Frog:\u003c/em> July 19\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Minions: \u003c/em>July 26\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cem>Despicable Me 4: \u003c/em>August 9\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>A series of fires that have destroyed two playgrounds in San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12033966/sfs-single-family-home-neighborhoods-apartments-65-story-towers-downtown\">Outer Richmond\u003c/a> in the last week have frightened residents and raised suspicions of foul play, with little known about who or what started the blazes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco firefighters and police officers are investigating four fires that have broken out in the neighborhood this month, but no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most recent two fires burned down playgrounds at Lafayette Elementary School and Lincoln Park just a few days before summer vacation begins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s just unreasonable to believe that these could be random, unassociated acts when they are so close together in location and temporal proximity,” said Hallie Albert, vice president of Lafayette’s Parent Teacher Association. “It raises the very reasonable suspicion that they are connected, and that leaves us all very concerned.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Albert, who is also the parent of a fourth-grader at Lafayette, said a sense of fear and anxiety has pervaded the school community, although it varies from person to person. If someone did intentionally start the fires, parents are mostly worried that it could happen again at other play structures and areas frequented by children, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12041527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12041527 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground2-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The playground at Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond was destroyed in a suspicious fire, one of four blazes under investigation in the neighborhood this month. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hallie Albert)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fires’ causes have not been determined. Samuel Menchaca, a spokesperson for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco-fire-department\">San Francisco Fire Department\u003c/a>, said firefighters and officers are taking their investigations seriously and urged people to report anything suspicious or abnormal in the area right away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first fire broke out on May 1, when firefighters responded around 1:30 a.m. to calls of a storage container burning outside Lafayette Elementary School. The container, which stored thousands of dollars’ worth of PTA merchandise, games, decorations and other event supplies, was completely destroyed, Albert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On May 10, a small fire was reported at the playground at Lincoln Park around 11 p.m. It burned a hole through a slide, but there was no further damage.[aside postID=news_12041112 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/IMG_6619_qed-1020x599.jpg']Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure when devastated parents arrived at the school the next morning was twisted metal, rubble and ash. Fortunately, no one was hurt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over the next few days, parents and school staff helped to clean up the site. Many of them also volunteered to decorate the fence surrounding the playground. It is now adorned with a colorful display of ribbons and flowers, Albert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Wednesday, community members met with school officials and local authorities to discuss the fire and to figure out the next steps.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents expressed concern over the safety of their children, some of whom were coming home from school with soot and ash on their clothes. The school assured them that emergency procedures were in place, and a cleaning crew was sent out to clear away the debris, Albert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12041532\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12041532\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1020x1360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-160x213.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parents and school staff spent several days cleaning up the site and transforming the playground fence into a vibrant display adorned with colorful ribbons and flowers. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Erin Montoya)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another parent asked whether the fire at Lafayette had any connection to the one at Lincoln Park. According to Albert, it was the first time any of them had heard the word “arson” being used to describe what may have happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We understand that two incidents in a short time are concerning, and we are working closely with the Fire Department to investigate both cases,” Katrina Kincade, a spokesperson for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/sfusd\">San Francisco Unified School District\u003c/a>, said in a statement to KQED. “Until the investigation is complete, we are not making assumptions about the causes of the fires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few hours after the community meeting ended on Wednesday, firefighters responded to another emergency call at Lincoln Park around 11 p.m. A second fire had occurred at the park’s play structure, and the damage was far worse than before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Daniel Montes, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the playground was almost entirely destroyed. All that remains is a small play area for toddlers that was untouched by the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s disheartening to see vandalism in any park,” Montes said. “The play area has been effectively destroyed, and this is a treasured space for kids and families in the Richmond neighborhood. We are still trying to assess the damage, but it is closed off to the public for now.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As summer vacation starts, Albert said she’s trying to figure out new ways to keep her children entertained outdoors without some of the play structures that were previously available.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the reasons many of us live and love living in Outer Richmond is because we have a more mellowed feel while still being in the city. Our kids are able to go out and be in the neighborhood and play,” she said. “It’s really quite sad and disheartening that they no longer have the spaces that have been burned.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure when devastated parents arrived at the school the next morning was twisted metal, rubble and ash. Fortunately, no one was hurt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over the next few days, parents and school staff helped to clean up the site. Many of them also volunteered to decorate the fence surrounding the playground. It is now adorned with a colorful display of ribbons and flowers, Albert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Wednesday, community members met with school officials and local authorities to discuss the fire and to figure out the next steps.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Parents expressed concern over the safety of their children, some of whom were coming home from school with soot and ash on their clothes. The school assured them that emergency procedures were in place, and a cleaning crew was sent out to clear away the debris, Albert said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12041532\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12041532\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1020x1360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-160x213.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/SFPlayground3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parents and school staff spent several days cleaning up the site and transforming the playground fence into a vibrant display adorned with colorful ribbons and flowers. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Erin Montoya)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another parent asked whether the fire at Lafayette had any connection to the one at Lincoln Park. According to Albert, it was the first time any of them had heard the word “arson” being used to describe what may have happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We understand that two incidents in a short time are concerning, and we are working closely with the Fire Department to investigate both cases,” Katrina Kincade, a spokesperson for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/sfusd\">San Francisco Unified School District\u003c/a>, said in a statement to KQED. “Until the investigation is complete, we are not making assumptions about the causes of the fires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few hours after the community meeting ended on Wednesday, firefighters responded to another emergency call at Lincoln Park around 11 p.m. A second fire had occurred at the park’s play structure, and the damage was far worse than before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Daniel Montes, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the playground was almost entirely destroyed. All that remains is a small play area for toddlers that was untouched by the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s disheartening to see vandalism in any park,” Montes said. “The play area has been effectively destroyed, and this is a treasured space for kids and families in the Richmond neighborhood. We are still trying to assess the damage, but it is closed off to the public for now.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As summer vacation starts, Albert said she’s trying to figure out new ways to keep her children entertained outdoors without some of the play structures that were previously available.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the reasons many of us live and love living in Outer Richmond is because we have a more mellowed feel while still being in the city. Our kids are able to go out and be in the neighborhood and play,” she said. “It’s really quite sad and disheartening that they no longer have the spaces that have been burned.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As election results pointed to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/donald-trump\">Donald Trump\u003c/a>‘s victory, Berkeley mother Katie Brooks found herself wrestling with both her toddler’s bedtime routine and her own rising panic. When tears overtook her, 5-year-old daughter Lucia crawled into her lap, offering the kind of comfort that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/kamala-harris\">Kamala Harris\u003c/a> supporters across the Bay Area ached for on election night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I told Lucia ‘everything would be all right,’ I was lying,” Brooks admits, her voice catching. She says that Lucia was captivated by the historical possibilities of this election. When Brooks explained that a woman had never been president before, her daughter’s disbelief reflected the hopes of many who saw Harris’ candidacy as a chance to finally shatter the highest glass ceiling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12013186/san-franciscans-react-trumps-win\">defeat crystallized into reality\u003c/a>, progressive mothers across the region not only mourned the unrealized prospect of a female president — they also confronted their growing fears that Trump will deliver on campaign promises to accelerate deportations, roll back environmental protections amid a climate crisis, and potentially dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. Now, on top of explaining an election loss, parents must also translate what they view as an existential threat to their communities’ core values.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gail Cornwall, who is raising five children in a blended San Francisco family, finds herself grappling with how Harris’ loss sends a gut-punching message to her daughters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“With Hillary’s run, I felt like the prevailing message to girls was, ‘You can be president one day,’” Cornwall says. “Now, they are hearing, ‘You can try to be president, but you’ll never win, no matter how knowledgeable, or experienced, or hardworking or charismatic you are.'”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"Live 2024 Election Results\" link1='https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/president,Follow the results of the U.S. Presidential Election' hero=https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/10/Aside-Results-Presidential-2024-General-Election-1200x1200-1.png]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cornwall admits she’s walking a tricky line with her children. “I want the kids to know they’re safe, and not much will likely change in their lives, but also to recognize what a privilege that is,” she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s trying to help them grasp that other children’s lives will change dramatically and that their family has a responsibility to “help minimize the impact of a Trump presidency on marginalized communities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christina Balch, a Berkeley educator and mother of a 6-year-old, carries a double burden: “What do I tell my high school students? 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Just the night before, she had stood proudly beside him at the polls. Now, less than 12 hours later, she struggled to find words of comfort. How could she explain a world that rewards the very behavior she had taught her three sons to reject?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in a touching role reversal, it was her son who comforted her as she limped to his room and crawled into bed with him. “It’s going to be OK, Mom,” he whispered, hugging her tight. “We live in California.” His attempt to find hope — to push back his mother’s tears — reflected both the weight children now carry and their youthful optimism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Sacramento, Erin Gabel was speechless when her 10-year-old asked: “Why is it called a blue wall if it falls?” While her mind glitched on Humpty Dumpty references, all she could manage was, “I don’t know, buddy, but we need to figure that out for the next election.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These parents (and kids) are obviously grieving but not in retreat. 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These feeds are generated only by posts from people they follow in the order they were uploaded.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Social media companies will no longer have the right to addict our kids to their platforms, sending them harmful and sensational content that our kids don’t want and haven’t searched for,” Skinner said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The legislation follows Newsom’s signing of the \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2273&showamends=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act\u003c/a> two years ago. Authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), it requires online platforms to consider the best interest of child users and to establish default privacy and safety settings in order to safeguard children’s mental and physical health and well-being.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law expands on previous legislation approved by Congress in 1998, the\u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/childrens-online-privacy-protection-act-coppa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)\u003c/a> and California’s \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://digitaldemocracy.calmatters.org/bills/ca_201720180ab2511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parent Accountability and Child Protection Act\u003c/a>(AB 2511), approved by the Legislature in 2018.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The 2022 bill requires businesses with an online presence to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment before offering new online services, products or features likely to be accessed by children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It also prohibits companies that provide online services from using a child’s personal information, collecting, selling or retaining a child’s physical location, profiling a child by default, and leading or encouraging children to provide personal information.[aside postID=\"news_12005803,news_11990672,mindshift_62233\" label=\"Related Stories\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But its passage underscored the headwinds that efforts to regulate social media can run into. Immediately on passage of the 2022 law, NetChoice, a national trade association of online businesses, including giants like Amazon, Google, Meta and TikTok, \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://www.jenner.com/en/news-insights/publications/federal-court-blocks-implementation-californias-new-age-appropriate-design-code-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filed a lawsuit\u003c/a> to prevent its implementation. It \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://californiaglobe.com/fr/governor-newsom-condemns-lawsuit-against-ab-2273-online-law/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">argued\u003c/a> that the law violated the First Amendment by restricting free speech and that companies would be limited in their editorial decisions over what content they could put out on their sites. A district court issued \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://digitaldemocracy.calmatters.org/bills/ca_201720180ab2511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a preliminary injunction \u003c/a>against the entire law. The state appealed its decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://frblaw.com/ninth-circuit-partially-blocks-california-child-privacy-law/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upheld parts of the lower court’s ruling\u003c/a> but allowed other parts of the law to go into effect.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is not known whether tech companies will similarly challenge Skinner’s legislation.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the tallest buildings in South Los Angeles is the Compton courthouse. It’s an imposing monument to justice in a city plagued by crime and poverty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beyond the security checkpoint and up the elevator to the 12th floor, there is a one-of-a-kind courtroom in California that’s taking a different approach to handling child welfare cases involving babies and toddlers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside its door, books and toys fill a waiting room. In one corner, there’s a cozy gliding chair to nurse or rock a baby to sleep and a soft mat that invites kids to play on the floor. Colorful paintings hang on the wall, showcasing Compton’s unique features, like the black cowboys who ride horses through the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998822\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed.jpg\" alt=\"A woman dressed in black clothing stand in a room with a play set and toys behind her.\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-117_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Judge Ashley Price inside the general waiting room that she has revamped to be more welcoming to families visiting her courthouse in Compton on July 31, 2024. Zaydee Sanchez/KQED \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We realized that we really wanted to create a space where the children and their families could wait and feel a little bit more comfortable when they have to come to court,” said Ashley Price, a dependency court judge who oversees this courtroom, “It’s already stressful and overwhelming as it is.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In California, young children, especially babies under 1 year old, are removed from their homes and placed in the child welfare system \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/child-welfare-early-childhood/data\">far more than older kids\u003c/a>. They also tend to have longer stays in foster care. It’s a traumatic experience that takes place during a pivotal period of attachment and development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Judge Price is transforming the way she handles cases involving children under 3 years old by intentionally putting their mental health at the center of decision-making.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The bedrock of our court is recognizing how harmful separation can be and can we find a way around that with extra help and support,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998533\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"The outside of a tall building with a few palm trees in the front.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Parents come to dependency court when child protective services investigate them for mistreatment or neglect. A judge holds hearings to decide whether the allegations are true and whether the child should be a dependent of the court, which gives it authority to make decisions about the child’s care and home placement. The judge and lawyers work out a temporary living arrangement, which may require placing the child with a relative or in foster care while the parents work on meeting certain safety and behavioral criteria – like completing substance abuse treatment or parenting classes – to keep their parental rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Price modeled her courtroom after \u003ca href=\"https://www.zerotothree.org/our-work/itcp/the-safe-babies-court-team-approach/\">Safe Babies\u003c/a>, a national program by the child advocacy organization Zero To Three, which prioritizes building relationships with parents and providing them the social services they need so they can meet the court’s requirements and quickly reunify with their babies. While not every baby gets returned to their parents, the program aims to provide services that strengthen the parent-child relationship, even if the baby is ultimately placed with a relative or adoptive parent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998821\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg\" alt='A sign on a table that says \"Free hugs.\"' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A table with a sign providing free hugs can be seen inside Judge Price’s courtroom in Compton. Zaydee Sanchez/KQED \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To do that, Price partnered with attorneys representing the parents, children and Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services. The same attorneys from each team appear before her court every day, so they’re familiar with every case and family they see. Before starting the program, they visited social service providers in the community so they could better refer families to those organizations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For example, if we’re going to send our families to a place to have anger management classes, our courtroom has been there, too,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Compared with other courtrooms in LA County’s vast dependency court system, this one has a lower caseload and is specially staffed with a community coordinator to connect families to the social services they need.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ben Falcioni, an attorney with Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, said he typically handled 130 cases before being assigned to the Compton dependency court.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In Compton, with what we’re doing here, which is arguably radically different than the existing system, my caseload is right around 50,” he said. While every dependency court’s goal is to reunify families, he said the lower caseloads in Price’s courtroom give the judge, lawyers and social workers more time to weigh factors, like the parents’ circumstances or the baby’s mental health, that other courts may not have.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re able to provide a lot more oversight, not like a police state type of oversight, but in a more restorative justice mindset of how do we come alongside this family that could be hurting, could be dealing with that level of dysfunction that’s placing their children at risk of harm, to breathe peace and sanity and restoration into this family,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998534\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998534\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt='The outside of a building with a sign that reads \"Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Compton Court.\"' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Leslie Heimov, executive director of Children’s Law Center, said her organization is dedicating more financial resources to allow her staff to maintain a low caseload in Price’s courtroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said when she began defending children 30 years ago, there was no process for ensuring that when a baby is removed from home, the parent shares information to the foster caregiver about the baby’s favorite lullaby, eating or sleeping routine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Because we’re in such an adversarial, high-stress and often law enforcement-involved situation, all the things that are good for babies and small children are out the window because there’s this focus on safety first, but safety to the exclusion of well-being,” Heimov said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said she’s excited about Price’s courtroom style because it asks all parties to work toward a solution that promotes the baby’s mental health and well-being.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A stuffed animal giraffe stands in the back seating area with a blue illustration on the wall of cars on the road.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A stuffed giraffe stands near a seating area inside Judge Price’s dependency courtroom at the Los Angeles County Superior Courthouse in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In her courtroom, Price provides snacks and crayons to help families get through their hearings. In one corner, there’s a tall stuffed giraffe that she said has been a hit with the kids. She also makes a point of sitting at a desk facing parents instead of presiding from a bench above them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A lot of times, I think that has contributed to this feeling that parents are constantly being judged and criticized,” she said. “And so I like to kind of take away that dynamic and come down and sit with them at their same level and look at them eye to eye and talk to them about what do you need? How can we help you? How can we support you?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moana Galala, 28, appeared before the judge last November after giving birth to her second daughter, Eliza. A social worker was worried Galala wasn’t fit to care for the baby because she had a history of addiction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001982\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001982\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holds a young child dressed in green on a inflatable apparatus.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala plays with her four-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, in Carson on Aug. 24, 2024. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Four years earlier, she lost custody of her first daughter, Nevaeh, after the newborn tested positive for drugs. The circumstances were dire: In June 2020, Galala underwent an emergency C-section alone in the hospital because of pandemic restrictions. She was placed in a medically-induced coma after her blood pressure spiked, and she suffered cardiac arrest. When she was released from the hospital, she wasn’t allowed to see the girl she named “Heaven” in reverse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Right after I gave birth to her, they took her from me,” Galala said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Galala said that experience sent her spiraling downward. A dependency court in Monterey Park, east of downtown Los Angeles, gave Galala’s sister custody of Nevaeh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I went through a bad depression. My postpartum was horrible,” she said. “You know, it made me drown myself in drugs even worse.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she was ordered to appear before Price, Galala begged the judge for a chance to prove herself as a mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After consulting with social workers and lawyers, Price allowed Galala to stay with Eliza – on the condition that they move in with a relative and that she undergoes rehab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001983\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children play in a white inflatable house.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nevaeh and Eliza play in the jumpy house with their one-year-old cousin Kassy at a family event in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“At first, I was only allowed to be with Eliza at my mom’s, but I was not allowed to go anywhere with Eliza until I had proof that I was able to stay in program for at least 30 days,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she did, she celebrated by taking her daughter to the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And even though the baby was still a baby, it was just the principle,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Galala said the court team celebrated every milestone, like when her husband Eric got clean and took parenting classes. When the couple won back their parental rights eight months later, Galala thanked Price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I told her she gave me a chance to bond with my baby that let me know the importance of my part to her as a mom. And that’s what made the difference in my drive to do good, continue being sober,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001986\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001986\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holds a young child with other adults in the background.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala holds her daughter Eliza as she and her sisters buy from a local clothing stand in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Galala said her entire family came to the last court hearing, and Price and the lawyers gave her a framed picture with the word “HOPE.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The word stands for the court’s name: Helping Our Parents Excel. The court team also signed their names and included their phone numbers on the back of the frame, Galala said, to let her know she can call whenever she needs them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She thanked them for treating her fairly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have this saying that I tell my sister all the time: ‘I’m never above you, never below you, always beside you.’ And I was telling them, ‘this is how I feel about you guys,’” Galala said. “‘You guys weren’t better than us, and we weren’t below you guys. We were just side by side trying to accomplish a goal together.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s more, her recovery from addiction has led Galala to heal her relationship with her sister, which allowed her to be more involved in Nevaeh’s life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001985\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001985\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing a white shirt holds the hand of a young child in a bounce house as another young child watches above them.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala’s sister, Apo, plays with Nevaeh and her daughter, Kassy, in the bounce house at a family event in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"news_12001659,news_12001846,news_12000933\" label=\"Related Stories\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The court is compiling data to measure the impact of this work, but Price said so far she’s seeing a difference. The court team has reunified families more quickly, reflecting \u003ca href=\"https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/resource/safe-babies-approach-evidence-and-impact\">a similar outcome seen by Zero to Three\u003c/a> at more than 140 courtrooms in 30 states that are taking a similar approach\u003ca href=\"https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/resource/safe-babies-approach-evidence-and-impact\">.\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190740923005236?via%3Dihub\">A study found \u003c/a>children whose cases went before a Safe Babies courtroom had a higher rate of reunifying with their parents than a comparison group and were more likely to exit foster care to a permanent home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What the attorneys are telling me is that the parents leave the courtroom, and even if they don’t get a favorable ruling, they understood what happened,” Price said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When parents feel like they’re being heard and are treated respectfully, they’re more willing to continue cooperating in their child’s best interest, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Editor’s Note\u003c/strong>:\u003cem> An earlier version of this article incorrectly named Ben Falcioni’s organization. He is an attorney with Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, not Children’s Law Center.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Judge Price is transforming the way she handles cases involving children under 3 years old by intentionally putting their mental health at the center of decision-making.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The bedrock of our court is recognizing how harmful separation can be and can we find a way around that with extra help and support,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998533\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"The outside of a tall building with a few palm trees in the front.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-120-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Parents come to dependency court when child protective services investigate them for mistreatment or neglect. A judge holds hearings to decide whether the allegations are true and whether the child should be a dependent of the court, which gives it authority to make decisions about the child’s care and home placement. The judge and lawyers work out a temporary living arrangement, which may require placing the child with a relative or in foster care while the parents work on meeting certain safety and behavioral criteria – like completing substance abuse treatment or parenting classes – to keep their parental rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Price modeled her courtroom after \u003ca href=\"https://www.zerotothree.org/our-work/itcp/the-safe-babies-court-team-approach/\">Safe Babies\u003c/a>, a national program by the child advocacy organization Zero To Three, which prioritizes building relationships with parents and providing them the social services they need so they can meet the court’s requirements and quickly reunify with their babies. While not every baby gets returned to their parents, the program aims to provide services that strengthen the parent-child relationship, even if the baby is ultimately placed with a relative or adoptive parent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998821\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg\" alt='A sign on a table that says \"Free hugs.\"' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Judge-Ashely-Price-109_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A table with a sign providing free hugs can be seen inside Judge Price’s courtroom in Compton. Zaydee Sanchez/KQED \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To do that, Price partnered with attorneys representing the parents, children and Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services. The same attorneys from each team appear before her court every day, so they’re familiar with every case and family they see. Before starting the program, they visited social service providers in the community so they could better refer families to those organizations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For example, if we’re going to send our families to a place to have anger management classes, our courtroom has been there, too,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Compared with other courtrooms in LA County’s vast dependency court system, this one has a lower caseload and is specially staffed with a community coordinator to connect families to the social services they need.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ben Falcioni, an attorney with Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, said he typically handled 130 cases before being assigned to the Compton dependency court.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In Compton, with what we’re doing here, which is arguably radically different than the existing system, my caseload is right around 50,” he said. While every dependency court’s goal is to reunify families, he said the lower caseloads in Price’s courtroom give the judge, lawyers and social workers more time to weigh factors, like the parents’ circumstances or the baby’s mental health, that other courts may not have.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re able to provide a lot more oversight, not like a police state type of oversight, but in a more restorative justice mindset of how do we come alongside this family that could be hurting, could be dealing with that level of dysfunction that’s placing their children at risk of harm, to breathe peace and sanity and restoration into this family,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998534\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998534\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt='The outside of a building with a sign that reads \"Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Compton Court.\"' width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-121-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Leslie Heimov, executive director of Children’s Law Center, said her organization is dedicating more financial resources to allow her staff to maintain a low caseload in Price’s courtroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said when she began defending children 30 years ago, there was no process for ensuring that when a baby is removed from home, the parent shares information to the foster caregiver about the baby’s favorite lullaby, eating or sleeping routine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Because we’re in such an adversarial, high-stress and often law enforcement-involved situation, all the things that are good for babies and small children are out the window because there’s this focus on safety first, but safety to the exclusion of well-being,” Heimov said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said she’s excited about Price’s courtroom style because it asks all parties to work toward a solution that promotes the baby’s mental health and well-being.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11998531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11998531\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A stuffed animal giraffe stands in the back seating area with a blue illustration on the wall of cars on the road.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/JUDGE-ASHELY-PRICE-105-ZS-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A stuffed giraffe stands near a seating area inside Judge Price’s dependency courtroom at the Los Angeles County Superior Courthouse in Compton. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In her courtroom, Price provides snacks and crayons to help families get through their hearings. In one corner, there’s a tall stuffed giraffe that she said has been a hit with the kids. She also makes a point of sitting at a desk facing parents instead of presiding from a bench above them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A lot of times, I think that has contributed to this feeling that parents are constantly being judged and criticized,” she said. “And so I like to kind of take away that dynamic and come down and sit with them at their same level and look at them eye to eye and talk to them about what do you need? How can we help you? How can we support you?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moana Galala, 28, appeared before the judge last November after giving birth to her second daughter, Eliza. A social worker was worried Galala wasn’t fit to care for the baby because she had a history of addiction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001982\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001982\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holds a young child dressed in green on a inflatable apparatus.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-119-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala plays with her four-year-old daughter, Nevaeh, in Carson on Aug. 24, 2024. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Four years earlier, she lost custody of her first daughter, Nevaeh, after the newborn tested positive for drugs. The circumstances were dire: In June 2020, Galala underwent an emergency C-section alone in the hospital because of pandemic restrictions. She was placed in a medically-induced coma after her blood pressure spiked, and she suffered cardiac arrest. When she was released from the hospital, she wasn’t allowed to see the girl she named “Heaven” in reverse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Right after I gave birth to her, they took her from me,” Galala said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Galala said that experience sent her spiraling downward. A dependency court in Monterey Park, east of downtown Los Angeles, gave Galala’s sister custody of Nevaeh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I went through a bad depression. My postpartum was horrible,” she said. “You know, it made me drown myself in drugs even worse.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she was ordered to appear before Price, Galala begged the judge for a chance to prove herself as a mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After consulting with social workers and lawyers, Price allowed Galala to stay with Eliza – on the condition that they move in with a relative and that she undergoes rehab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001983\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children play in a white inflatable house.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-120-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nevaeh and Eliza play in the jumpy house with their one-year-old cousin Kassy at a family event in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“At first, I was only allowed to be with Eliza at my mom’s, but I was not allowed to go anywhere with Eliza until I had proof that I was able to stay in program for at least 30 days,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she did, she celebrated by taking her daughter to the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And even though the baby was still a baby, it was just the principle,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Galala said the court team celebrated every milestone, like when her husband Eric got clean and took parenting classes. When the couple won back their parental rights eight months later, Galala thanked Price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I told her she gave me a chance to bond with my baby that let me know the importance of my part to her as a mom. And that’s what made the difference in my drive to do good, continue being sober,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001986\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001986\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holds a young child with other adults in the background.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-129-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala holds her daughter Eliza as she and her sisters buy from a local clothing stand in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Galala said her entire family came to the last court hearing, and Price and the lawyers gave her a framed picture with the word “HOPE.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The word stands for the court’s name: Helping Our Parents Excel. The court team also signed their names and included their phone numbers on the back of the frame, Galala said, to let her know she can call whenever she needs them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She thanked them for treating her fairly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have this saying that I tell my sister all the time: ‘I’m never above you, never below you, always beside you.’ And I was telling them, ‘this is how I feel about you guys,’” Galala said. “‘You guys weren’t better than us, and we weren’t below you guys. We were just side by side trying to accomplish a goal together.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s more, her recovery from addiction has led Galala to heal her relationship with her sister, which allowed her to be more involved in Nevaeh’s life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12001985\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001985\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing a white shirt holds the hand of a young child in a bounce house as another young child watches above them.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/SAFE-BABIES-COURT-128-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galala’s sister, Apo, plays with Nevaeh and her daughter, Kassy, in the bounce house at a family event in Carson. \u003ccite>(Zaydee Sanchez for KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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While \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/08/27/640323347/the-school-shootings-that-werent\">the incidence of on-campus shootings is extremely low\u003c/a>, they’re something many teachers and parents have prepared for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The most helpful thing for parents to share with their kids is that these events are rare and that adults are there to protect them,” said Stephen Brock, professor of psychology at CSU Sacramento. “We can’t deny the reality of these things, but kids need to be reassured with these facts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some kids find out about the news by seeing it themselves or hearing it discussed at school, at home or in their communities. Young children can especially be harmed by this exposure, so experts recommend restricting their access to traumatic news. Kids old enough to have smartphones will likely get misinformation on the internet and social media, so it’s even more important for parents and caregivers to support their kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some key steps parents and caregivers can take:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Remind kids that they are safe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Children need to be reassured by their caregivers that they are safe. \u003ca href=\"https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/talking-to-children\">The American Psychological Association says, above all, reassure\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“ … reassure your children that you will do everything you know how to do to keep them safe and to watch out for them. Reassure them that you will be available to answer any questions or talk about this topic again in the future. Reassure them that they are loved.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limit young children’s exposure to traumatic news\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Young children have less developed skills to separate facts from fears, so psychologists recommend minimizing a child’s exposure to traumatic news.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When kids see the news, even if they are not a resident of [the affected place], they have the mistaken perception that they could be shot at any time,” said Brock. “For little ones, turn [the news] off.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And sometimes, that fear is transferred to children through adult behavior. If adults are behaving in an anxious or fearful manner, kids will pick up on that, especially those in primary grades and younger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Kids will look to adults to see how scared they should be,” said Brock.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Observe your kids for verbal and nonverbal cues\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A parent might overhear a child talking about a traumatic news event, or the child might ask about it. If it looks like the child is curious, engage the child in conversation, said Brock, adding, “Let their questions be your guide.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But not all kids can verbalize what they’re feeling, so look for changes in behavior. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers\">the “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers” report\u003c/a> from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), caregivers are advised to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Watch for clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes or yard work. Some children prefer writing, playing music, or doing an art project as an outlet. Young children may need concrete activities (such as drawing, looking at picture books, or imaginative play) to help them identify and express their feelings.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if the child is not aware or expressing any interest in a traumatic event, it’s best to not bring it up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You don’t want to interject traumatic events into a child,” said Brock, who co-authored the report.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Talk with your kids in a way that’s developmentally appropriate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Parents can talk with kids about anything, but it must be developmentally appropriate. Communicating with a 15-year-old is going to be different from talking with a 4-year-old. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers\">NASP\u003c/a> has this advice on how to explain traumas, especially in schools, to different age groups:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Early elementary school children\u003c/strong> need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their schools and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like reminding children about exterior doors being locked, child monitoring efforts on the playground, and emergency drills practiced during the school day.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Upper elementary and early middle school children\u003c/strong> will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their school. They may need assistance separating reality from fantasy. Discuss efforts of school and community leaders to provide safe schools.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Upper middle school and high school students\u003c/strong> will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in schools and society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to make school safer and how to prevent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe schools by following school safety guidelines (e.g., not providing building access to strangers, reporting strangers on campus, reporting threats to the school safety made by students or community members, etc.), communicating any personal safety concerns to school administrators, and accessing support for emotional needs.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Teens need guidance from their parents, too, especially since they’re absorbing the chatter on social media networks and direct messages from friends. Kids with phones will likely see graphic images through friends and news updates, which can create added trauma and anxiety. \u003ca href=\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/explaining-the-news-to-our-kids\">Common Sense Media advises parents to check in\u003c/a> on their teens:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Since, in many instances, teens will have absorbed the news independently of you, talking with them can offer great insights into their developing politics and their senses of justice and morality. It will also help you get a sense of what they already know or have learned about the situation from their own social networks. It will also give you the opportunity to throw your own insights into the mix (just don’t dismiss theirs, since that will shut down the conversation immediately).”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Maintain a normal routine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Brock said, to the extent that it’s possible, maintain a normal routine. This will be helpful for the kid who’s frightened or anxious about a traumatic event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The more typical the routine, the more reassuring it can be,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting by the Associated Press, and KQED’s Carly Severn and Spencer Whitney also contributed to this story. A previous version of this story was published on July 15, 2024.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers\">the “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers” report\u003c/a> from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), caregivers are advised to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Watch for clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes or yard work. Some children prefer writing, playing music, or doing an art project as an outlet. 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"content": "\u003cp>Puppetry is more than just child’s play at Children’s Fairyland, Oakland’s iconic storybook theme park. Small children have been stimulated by the wonders of live performance at the \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://fairyland.org/events-and-performances/puppet-shows/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storybook Puppet Theater\u003c/a> since 1956, but now they will also be exposed to arts education programming specially crafted for preschool learners. A new puppet education initiative, \u003ca class=\"external\" href=\"https://fairyland.org/events-and-performances/puppet-shows/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puppet Playdates\u003c/a>, takes hands-on learning to the next level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once upon a time comes alive for a new generation every Thursday after the 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. puppet shows, when children are cordially invited to a nearby meadow to make friends with marionettes after the curtain falls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent morning, Amber Rose Arthur, 5, wasted no time breathing life into the unicorn puppet, its sparkles glittering in the sun. Every so often, she gently nudged other children with the unicorn’s horn to bestow them with magic powers. In the interests of total disclosure: She gave this reporter some enchantment, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11992939\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2033px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11992939\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl wearing a pink vest holds a puppet on her right hand.\" width=\"2033\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1.jpg 2033w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-800x1007.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-1020x1284.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-160x201.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-1220x1536.jpg 1220w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-1626x2048.jpg 1626w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/Amber-Rose-Arthurjpg-scaled-1-1920x2418.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2033px) 100vw, 2033px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amber Rose Arthur plays with a puppet. \u003ccite>(Andrew Reed/EdSource)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“They don’t get enough arts in school anymore, so events like this are great,” said her father, Gregory Arthur, watching as the little girl explored the craft of puppetry and social interactions in one fell swoop. “It stimulates the brain more than a lot of other things. It gets them to think and learn, and it makes them smile.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nestled on the shores of Lake Merritt, this bewitching arts education program invites children to learn the magic of puppetry while immersing themselves in classic fables, including James M. Barrie’s \u003cem>Peter Pan\u003c/em>, Frank L. Baum’s \u003cem>The Wizard of Oz\u003c/em> and Hans Christian Andersen’s \u003cem>The Snow Queen\u003c/em>. This program also lays the groundwork for a proposed puppet education program that will pay visits to early-learning classrooms in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Fairyland is designed to inspire a young child to have a great imagination,” said Joy Peacock, client and community relations director for the PNC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PNC Bank, which is partnering on the puppet-based early-learning program. “It’s not all laid out there for you, like in TV. You have to rely on your own imagination. Puppetry is very interactive, it’s very tactile, it’s very creative.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Coming out of the pandemic, Fairyland held focus groups with local teachers to pinpoint what kinds of activities would be most beneficial for the preschool cohort, and the takeaway was that children today need more social-emotional learning as well as more exposure to the creative impulse. Enter puppets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the things that actually made me really sad is that the teachers were saying the children are losing their imagination,” said Maria Rodriguez, manager of the puppet theater. “They’re losing their ability to make-believe. For me, you know, I can’t imagine life without imagination, so I was just like, oh goodness. We need to help inspire the children to learn how to make-believe. We want to help them to light that spark.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/01ZRaXTZKcM?si=xVwohBbWND7N_X9T\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s basically Jacqui June Whitlock’s calling in life. A former transitional kindergarten teacher with a background in theater and an affinity for puppetry, this is her dream gig. She studied child development in college and the art of shadow puppetry in Bali. She has encountered more than one child who was too afraid to express themselves until she handed them a puppet. Suddenly, they found their voice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“For me, this has been like a lifelong career. Incorporating social-emotional learning with puppetry, that’s my bread and butter,” said Whitlock, a puppet education specialist. “Something wonderful happens when you hand a child a puppet. Puppets are a great conduit for storytelling and learning without putting any pressure on the child.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whitlock is a master at teaching through play. Holding court with a cavalcade of puppets, from rabbits and dragons to cats, after a recent performance of “Peter Pan,” she relishes helping children spin yarns of their own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve been dreaming of doing a program like this for years. It’s amazing that we finally have the funding to do it,” she said. “In America, we tend to think of puppets as simple toys for children, but really, there’s so much more to puppetry. Many other cultures think of them as more than that. They can be a very complex tool.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the play dates, she helps guide groups of pint-sized puppeteers as they learn and play. If a child has a puppet pretend to bite her, for example, she inquires whether the puppet is hungry, opening up a dialogue with the child. 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The puppet becomes a proxy that helps kids process hard situations, grapple with fears and explore their feelings through metaphor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"mindshift_63891,news_11992142,news_11989955\" label=\"Related Stories\"]“One of my favorite things that I’ve observed is that puppet playtime creates a lot of interaction between the grownup and the kiddo,” said Whitlock. “It’s like time slows down for them. Also, I put in a bench recently, so now I’m also seeing a lot of elders, and I love the interactions between grandparents and their littles. It’s very nurturing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of course, puppetry can also fuel expressions of pure escapism, encouraging little children to create their own big adventures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Children and puppetry go hand in hand because kids have no trouble suspending their disbelief and endowing the simplest props with life,” said Carey Perloff, former artistic director of San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater and a longtime puppet proponent. “Puppets are a direct conduit to the imagination. 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He narrated an adventure in which the grandmother puppet saved the townspeople from the evil machinations of the fire-breathing dragon puppet. The last child at the puppet play date didn’t seem to want the fun to end.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Indeed, some children become so enamored of the marionettes that they make a point of paying a visit to Whitlock and her buckets of puppets every time they visit the park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’ve got my regulars, which is so great,” said Whitlock. “They know exactly what they want. ‘OK, I’m here. I’m getting the raccoon puppet today.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://edsource.org/2024/puppetry-is-far-more-than-childs-play-for-young-learners-in-oakland/715230\">\u003cem>This story originally appeared in EdSource.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Enter puppets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the things that actually made me really sad is that the teachers were saying the children are losing their imagination,” said Maria Rodriguez, manager of the puppet theater. “They’re losing their ability to make-believe. For me, you know, I can’t imagine life without imagination, so I was just like, oh goodness. We need to help inspire the children to learn how to make-believe. 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A network of nonprofit regional centers is responsible for determining a child’s eligibility for developmental support and arranging those services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Getting services early on is crucial, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/whyActEarly.html\">experts say,\u003c/a> because babies’ brains are more adaptable during the first three years of life, and the intervention can head off the need for special education services later on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The law also requires that children receive the services in their home, daycare or other “natural environments” as much as possible because young children learn best \u003ca href=\"https://www.pacer.org/ec/early-intervention/natural-environments.asp\">when they’re in familiar surroundings\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11977975\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11977975 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"A collection of kids' toys sits on a beige and blue table beside a white wall.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240301-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-KSM-08-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A small table and chair with children’s toys in Reyna Balladares’ home in San Francisco on Feb. 26, 2024. \u003ccite>(Kathryn Styer-Martínez/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Advocates tell KQED they see a growing divide between who gets quality services and who doesn’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s vast inequities,” said Jennifer Albon, a pediatrician who treats children with high health care needs at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said several patients who live in the Tenderloin and other low-income districts like the Bayview did not receive at-home therapies because the Golden Gate Regional Center, which coordinates early intervention services in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties, couldn’t find providers willing to see children there.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Jennifer Albon, pediatrician, UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion\"]‘Families who are well-resourced and live in nicer areas, those are the only families who are getting that care in their natural environment, even though [they don’t have] the most need.’[/pullquote]“The regional center has flat-out told them and told us that there’s no providers who will go to your neighborhood,” she said. “Families who are well-resourced and live in nicer areas, those are the only families who are getting that care in their natural environment, even though [they don’t have] the most need.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Child care centers in the Tenderloin are also impacted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heidi Lamar, director of Compass Children’s Center, said when she noticed a therapist had stopped showing up to work with a child, she reached out to a case manager at Golden Gate Regional Center or GGRC.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The case manager replied in an email message to Lamar: “The provider is not coming anymore because she was shoved onto the sidewalk by someone on the street while walking to Compass. She had previously been yelled at, cursed at, and followed by a man on a bicycle while walking to Compass on another occasion.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The case manager acknowledged increased difficulty finding providers willing to go to the Tenderloin.[aside postID=news_11958841 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/230822-HOME-HEALTHCARE-WORKER-LM-KQED-1020x680.jpg']“We can’t compel therapists to provide services in situations where they don’t feel safe,” the case manager wrote. “We just keep our fingers crossed that the providers don’t drop the families entirely.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Tenderloin has long been plagued by drug dealing, homelessness and mental illness — conditions that residents and business owners say \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/tenderloin-little-saigon-homeless-18601130.php\">have worsened since the pandemic\u003c/a>, despite city efforts to increase safety in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s also a refuge for thousands of lower-income and immigrant families who come seeking affordable housing and social support from organizations like Compass. Another child care center — Wu Yee Children’s Services — hires a “street usher” to escort kids to playgrounds in the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m sure you’ve seen in the news our neighborhood is struggling. There were two daytime shootings outside our school building in the last few months,” Lamar said. “But this is where we work every day; this is where our children and our families live. We have to serve them. We have to find a way.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Frustrated by the delay in services, Lamar hired a speech and language pathologist to work on-site with children who have difficulty communicating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another parent, Ashley Chac, said she waited nine months to get a GGRC coordinator to respond to her request for occupational and physical therapy for her 1 1/2-year-old daughter.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Heidi Lamar, director, Compass Children’s Center\"]‘ … This is where we work every day, this is where our children and our families live. We have to serve them. We have to find a way.’[/pullquote]Chac said she’s upset about missing early intervention during a stage when it can make the greatest impact on her daughter’s development.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Time is of the essence for her,” Chac said. “I’m mad that we fell through the cracks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eric Zigman, executive director of the GGRC, said he’s keenly aware of providers’ reluctance to serve certain neighborhoods and calls it a distressing situation. He said his hands are tied as long as the state pays providers less than the market rate for their services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Until those rates are changed, we can’t control every action of every provider,” Zigman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inadequate funding and a shortage of providers have limited regional centers’ ability to improve access and delivery of Early Start services, according to \u003ca href=\"https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/california-can-better-support-infants-toddlers-with-disabilities-or-developmental-delays/\">a 2022 analysis of the program by the California Budget & Policy Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Early Start’s problems have raised enough of a concern that the federal Office of Special Education Programs deemed California “\u003ca href=\"https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/2023-spp-apr-and-state-determination-letters-part-c-california/\">needs assistance\u003c/a>” to improve outcomes for children who receive early intervention services.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pushing back against Zoom therapy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Advocates say that a growing reliance on telehealth is also leading to substandard care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California allowed remote delivery of early intervention services at the beginning of the pandemic to ensure children continued to receive care. But as the threat of COVID-19 subsided, advocates said the practice continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Intervening early and in the child’s home should be the “gold standard,” said Amy Westling, executive director of the Association of Regional Center Agencies. However, the regional centers have a hard time finding providers and paying them a competitive rate, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If the service can’t be provided in the natural environment or we can’t identify a provider to do so, we don’t want to say then, ‘We’re not going to offer some alternative,’” Westling said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Left without choices, Balladares tried virtual therapy, but she couldn’t get her foster daughter to focus or respond to the therapist. She said children need to form relationships in person in order to learn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Nothing replaces a person-to-person relationship, especially for a child,” she said.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Amy Westling, executive director, Association of Regional Center Agencies\"]‘If the service can’t be provided in the natural environment or we can’t identify a provider to do so, we don’t want to say then, ‘We’re not going to offer some alternative.”[/pullquote]In the end, Balladares had to cut back her work hours to take the girl to multiple appointments at different clinics each week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Running with [her] from one place to another, sometimes trying to make two different appointments in one day … then rushing home to prepare our meals,” she said. “She was exhausted, and so was I.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After two years of therapies, Balladares said, the toddler hasn’t made as much progress as she hoped. After turning 3 last month, she is no longer eligible to receive services under Early Start and will require more therapies through the San Francisco Unified School District.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Critics say some therapists or their agencies are exploiting a loophole in the law that allows telehealth services if the child’s parents or guardians agree to the arrangement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“How people took advantage of that was they said to the parent, ‘We can see your child next week virtually, but if we see them in person, it will take several months,’” said Elaine Westlake, a physical therapist who has been demanding a clearer policy on the use of telehealth for Early Start services. “So, of course, the parent says, ‘Well, I guess virtual.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Westlake said she saw a growing problem when parents in the Tenderloin wondered why she was the only therapist making home visits while others offered their services remotely. She thinks providers are leaning on telehealth because it saves on travel time. What’s more, Medi-Cal pays the same amount whether services are delivered remotely or in person.[aside postID=news_11961256 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/023_KQED_LaBombaPreschool_04202023-1020x680.jpg']“It’s plain economics because you can see one child after the other [via telehealth],” Westlake said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Westlake said she is not compensated for the time she spends driving to a child’s home or daycare for each physical therapy appointment. She’s seen the positive impact of that effort. Two recent patients were born prematurely and spent months in neonatal intensive-care units.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When they came home from the hospital, the parents were afraid to even move them,” Westlake said. Now, she said, both children are walking, running and climbing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That never would have happened if I had not seen them in person,” Westlake said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New York’s health department recently \u003ca href=\"https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/docs/eip_telehealth_guidance_document.pdf\">issued guidance on using telehealth\u003c/a> after the state’s comptroller \u003ca href=\"https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/docs/eip_telehealth_guidance_document.pdf\">issued an audit\u003c/a> that found many eligible children didn’t receive early intervention services or faced delays. The guidance lays out scenarios where telehealth is allowed and requires that early intervention providers document how they delivered the services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawmakers there are also considering a 5% increase in payments for in-person services and an extra 4% for serving hard-to-reach or underserved areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Northern California, a pilot project funded by the American Rescue Plan aimed at boosting in-person therapies showed promising results, according to Lori Banales, executive director of Alta California Regional Center, which serves Sacramento and nine surrounding counties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11978893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11978893 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/240309-EARLY-START-DEVELOPMENTAL-DELAYS-MD-01-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reyna Balladares and her 3-year-old foster child in San Francisco on March 9, 2024. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The project offered $200 incentives for therapies done in underserved areas, in languages other than English or during hours that would accommodate parents’ work schedules, Banales said. Furthermore, $10,000 internship grants also helped early intervention providers to hire more bilingual therapists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We know that this works. Money does talk,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While California has been gradually raising reimbursement rates for providers, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay fully funding the increases to save $1 billion in the next budget year as he moves to close a $38 billion shortfall. That would hinder ongoing efforts to grow the workforce and could lead to longer waits for services, according to\u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2024/4837/DDS-Budget-021324.pdf\"> a report by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office\u003c/a>.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Lori Banales, executive director, Alta California Regional Center\"]‘The very rapid growth puts a lot of pressure on a system where there’s just not enough clinicians. So I think there’s a lot of work to be done to close some of those gaps at this point.’[/pullquote]Some recent policy changes included hiring more regional center coordinators to lower caseloads and expanding eligibility for Early Start services, which is expected to add 10% more children into a program currently serving 56,000 infants and toddlers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Westling said that’s a lot of change all at once.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The very rapid growth puts a lot of pressure on a system where there’s just not enough clinicians,” she said. “So, I think there’s a lot of work to be done to close some of those gaps at this point.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Until reform takes hold, Westlake urges her fellow therapists to uphold their code of ethics and care for kids in their natural environments — just as they did before telehealth came along.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We did it before, and we can certainly do it again,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>With all the tectonic shifts that a new parent experiences, there’s one they might not fully grasp until they’re going through it: The challenge of just \u003cem>leaving your home\u003c/em> with a young child.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When my son was born almost a year ago, my wife and I soon found that everything we once did as active Bay Area millennials suddenly turned into “Sorry, we’re running late,” “We can’t,” or “Can we reschedule?” And while that’s OK — countless other kinds of privileges and joys have emerged — we’ve learned valuable lessons along the way about how to get outside with our newest addition.[aside postID='news_11973183,science_1985496,news_11937204' label='More Outdoor Guides']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are some tips that have been lifesavers for me and my family in this first year of parenthood. If you’re new to parenting, are preparing to become a parent soon — or want to support a parent-to-be — keep reading. You’ll learn how to set yourself up for a successful day out, which specific places to visit around the Bay, and where to find free entertainment for your growing family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Every baby and family circumstance is different, and this advice is based on my own personal experiences. Feel free to adapt these tips, do what works for you, and leave behind what doesn’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">Ideas for some of the best Bay Area spots to visit with young children\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Preparation is key\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make sure you’re prepared for a day out … like, really prepared\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First things first, you’ll need to get more organized. Put together a backpack that could include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Extra diapers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A changing mat\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An extra set of clothes (or two or three)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A bib\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra pacifiers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A picture book\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A handheld toy or object\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A container of baby-approved snacks (organic fruit and veggie puffs are a particular hit with our kid)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pre-packed bottles of milk in a small, insulated bag with an ice pack.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>This kind of checklist may seem painfully obvious to seasoned parents, but it took us a few outings to finalize. Leave one thing behind and your otherwise enjoyable outing can become a stressful hassle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make things easier, check the backpack regularly even when you don’t plan on going out, perhaps during your child’s naptime, to ensure it’s all there — that way, you can just grab and go when you’re on the move. (You might even consider having a written checklist on your phone, documented somewhere like your Notes App, to quickly consult before \u003ca href=\"#thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">heading out the door\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11973761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11973761\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231.jpg\" alt=\"A young baby sits in a stroller\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">When it comes to taking a young child on an outing in the Bay Area, preparation is key. \u003ccite>(William Fortunato/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Timing your outings\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each kid is different. And finding the rhythm and timing of your baby’s sleeping patterns will take time and patience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What a lot of new parents might not anticipate — the first three months are actually a glorious time to get outside because the baby mostly sleeps. Bundle them up and enjoy a restaurant outing. This will likely offer the biggest windows of flexibility in retrospect.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>After that newborn stage, I strongly recommend using a baby sleeping app (we use \u003ca href=\"https://huckleberrycare.com/\">Huckleberry\u003c/a>, which offers a free and a premium option) that tracks your child’s sleep. The app can tell you when your baby should be nearing their next nap window based on your child’s weekly sleep cycles and daily real-time shifts and help you better predict your family’s ebb and flow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you settle into a semblance of a schedule, maximize the baby’s sleep times to get things done. We tended to take longer drives when we knew the baby would be nearing sleep or immediately after waking up. Leaving for an extended outing when a baby is at their peak of wakefulness can be disastrous, so be as strategic as possible about the timing of your car rides, and you’ll find them more enjoyable for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hope for the best, expect the worst\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, this is a general life tip, but don’t expect things to be catered to your situation — especially as a new parent. In fact, expect the opposite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of note: Most Bay Area venues don’t care that your child has pooped themselves. Have a positive mindset, and try to think creatively about how and where to change your child. The majority of places you’ll go don’t have a family room or changing table. For us, the trunk of our car has become a roving outdoor changing table, so if you’re driving, be sure to keep a blanket, an extra changing mat, some plastic bags, and extra diapers and wipes on hand. And in an emergency, you can always turn any bench, table or flat surface into an open-air changing station — that’s why you’re carrying that backpack around, remember?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nothing as a new parent will be easy or perfect. Embrace the messiness of it all (sometimes literally), and don’t let it deter you from visiting your favorite bookstore, cafe or Redwood forest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">Ideas for some of the best Bay Area spots to visit with young children\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936421\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936421\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Redwood trees seen from the ground up.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/RS29832_Redwoods_009-qut-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Redwood trees in Muir Woods, Marin County, on Monday, March 5, 2018. \u003ccite>(Lauren Hanussak/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>You’re prepped — now get outside\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember: You don’t have to go far (at first)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Few things will melt your heart like seeing your child light up at the wonders of the world. Nature will become your best friend if it already isn’t. Let them hold that pinecone. Let them ruffle that tree branch. Let them make a scrunchy face at the scent of something new and unknown. No matter what spacious suburb or congested downtown you’re based in, nature is not very far away in the Bay Area — and remember, it’s all new to your kid. When we lived at the bottom of the Richmond Hilltop in an otherwise industrial area, we would take our son to Point Pinole to see the coast, birds and dog walkers. You’d be surprised what gorgeous views are just a three-to-10-minute car ride away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, these outings are often as much for you as for the baby. Fresh air, sunlight — don’t forget they exist in the haze of newborn and infant parenting, even if the views are familiar. Always go back to whatever spot makes you, and your baby, feel most alive together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t be afraid of road trips…\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This will depend on where you live in the Bay Area, but trust me, you can get anywhere if you plan it out. A day trip to Napa? Go for it. A weekend outing to Monterey to see the aquarium? Book it. Depending on the season, you might even find yourself in Brentwood riding a “corn coaster” and firing a “melon cannon” in a far-off pumpkin patch two hours away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re particularly adventurous and can plan around the weather, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe aren’t impossible either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>… or getting on a plane\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your budget and time allow, consider taking advantage of greater California, too. LA and San Diego are just a few hours by air and are ideal trips to test out your baby’s tolerance for airports and planes before making any cross-country excursions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re able to include friends, other parents, or even family members, your stress can be greatly reduced, and you’ll be glad you made the effort when you’re sitting on a beach a few hours away from home with your sunglasses-wearing baby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829688\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11829688 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a person driving a car in an orange sweater, taken from behind.\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A road trip with a young child may be easier (or at least more enjoyable) than you think. \u003ccite>(Kei Scampa/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember: Free and low-cost activities are all around\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most things that babies enjoy are completely free. For example, find a park with lots of dogs. Become friends with that neighbor who likes to feed birds. Check out the libraries in your area for free reading hours and playtimes with other young children. (I cannot stress this enough: libraries offer more useful services and opportunities to socialize than almost anywhere else. They’ve become our second home.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Find your community — and lean on others\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are tons of parent groups you can learn from online. In our new neighborhood, my wife is part of a mother’s group on Facebook, where she found out about “Music Mondays” — a regular event for tots and their caretakers to play instruments together like a giant, unsyncopated orchestra. Use your community as a resource.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Give yourself permission to involve others in your plans, too — or invite yourself into theirs if they’re game. On one particularly rough Saturday of solo parenting, I called up a fellow parent with significantly more experience and spent the day with him and his family. We watched his youngest daughter play a soccer match, then ate pizza and drank beer at a nearby brewery afterward (breweries, it turns out, are sanctuaries for parents). His daughter played with my son, and I got to hang out with another dad. On a day that could have felt disastrous, a last-minute call to a friend and a short drive reminded me that there is a community of support around when most needed.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">\u003c/a>To get you started: A very short list of Bay Area outings with young kids\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check out Children’s Fairyland (Oakland)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Probably the most iconic children’s attraction in the Bay Area, \u003ca href=\"https://fairyland.org/\">Children’s Fairyland\u003c/a> is a magical getaway filled with, well: fairy tales. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11948422/the-future-looks-bright-for-childrens-fairyland-as-it-seeks-to-better-reflect-oaklands-cultural-rainbow\">In this 2023 Bay Curious episode, it’s described as “a unique landscape of dozens of interactive play installations”\u003c/a> — ideal for kids 8 years old and under — to climb on or into or run through. The play sets are all based on popular kids’ stories, from ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,’ Peter Rabbit and folktales such as Anansi the Spider.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you weren’t already convinced:\u003c/em> The park is also conveniently located next to Lake Merritt, where a breezy stroll down Grand Avenue leads to local shops, food and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11948450\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11948450\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A play clock tower with stairs, colored mostly blue.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/05/IMG_6073-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children’s Fairyland has dozens of interactive play installations based on popular stories for kids. \u003ccite>(Pauline Bartolone/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a ferry ride (San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Vallejo)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take advantage of the fact our region hugs a giant bay with \u003ca href=\"https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/\">a chill ferry ride from one side to the other\u003c/a>. Unlike a car, where your little one might chafe at being buckled in while stuck in rush hour traffic — or BART, where the jerky movements and screeching noises make getting comfortable tricky — a ferry ride is a surprisingly ideal mode of transportation with kids. If they’re small enough, you can hold them in your arms while watching the water and skylines pass by on a slow, steady ride. And trust me, changing a diaper on the ferry is a cakewalk compared to a fast-moving vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you weren’t already convinced:\u003c/em> Children under the age of five ride the ferry for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Head to the Carquinez Toy Train Operating Museum (Crockett)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trains, trains and more trains — basically, kid heaven. \u003ca href=\"https://cttom.org/\">This quirky outpost\u003c/a>, which overlooks the Carquinez Strait across from Benicia, spans two floors, starting with a diorama-sized Oakland train station and winding its way through the Golden State’s changing scenery. Strap your infant to your chest on a baby pack, or if they walk, let them follow the glass-encased train tracks and let their eyes and ears indulge in this hidden, nerdy wonder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you weren’t already convinced:\u003c/em> This museum contains one of the Bay Area’s largest toy train model replicas, and is free for children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11717333\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11717333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/44606377120_6d30ebc8c3_o-e1547102089379-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Oakland Estuary, as seen from the San Francisco Bay Ferry near Alameda. \u003ccite>(Dan Brekke/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stroll a First Friday Block Party (Berkeley)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not to be confused with Oakland’s much more expansive and sprawling First Friday, \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitberkeley.com/events/first-friday-block-party/\">Berkeley’s version — a block party on the first Friday of every month\u003c/a> — is calmer and geared toward adults with children (thank you!). Offerings include wine, dessert, pizza, tacos and other varieties of cuisine, from Japanese karaage to Palestinian Cuban fusion, in a spacious outdoor setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you weren’t already convinced:\u003c/em> Street parking in this stretch of West Berkeley is easy and walkable — essential for strollers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else do you need information about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2024. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site, and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[hearken id=\"10483\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are some tips that have been lifesavers for me and my family in this first year of parenthood. If you’re new to parenting, are preparing to become a parent soon — or want to support a parent-to-be — keep reading. You’ll learn how to set yourself up for a successful day out, which specific places to visit around the Bay, and where to find free entertainment for your growing family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Every baby and family circumstance is different, and this advice is based on my own personal experiences. Feel free to adapt these tips, do what works for you, and leave behind what doesn’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">Ideas for some of the best Bay Area spots to visit with young children\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Preparation is key\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make sure you’re prepared for a day out … like, really prepared\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First things first, you’ll need to get more organized. Put together a backpack that could include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Extra diapers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A changing mat\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An extra set of clothes (or two or three)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A bib\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra pacifiers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A picture book\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A handheld toy or object\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A container of baby-approved snacks (organic fruit and veggie puffs are a particular hit with our kid)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pre-packed bottles of milk in a small, insulated bag with an ice pack.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>This kind of checklist may seem painfully obvious to seasoned parents, but it took us a few outings to finalize. Leave one thing behind and your otherwise enjoyable outing can become a stressful hassle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make things easier, check the backpack regularly even when you don’t plan on going out, perhaps during your child’s naptime, to ensure it’s all there — that way, you can just grab and go when you’re on the move. (You might even consider having a written checklist on your phone, documented somewhere like your Notes App, to quickly consult before \u003ca href=\"#thingstodowithkidsbayarea\">heading out the door\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11973761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11973761\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231.jpg\" alt=\"A young baby sits in a stroller\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/pexels-william-fortunato-6393231-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">When it comes to taking a young child on an outing in the Bay Area, preparation is key. \u003ccite>(William Fortunato/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Timing your outings\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each kid is different. And finding the rhythm and timing of your baby’s sleeping patterns will take time and patience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What a lot of new parents might not anticipate — the first three months are actually a glorious time to get outside because the baby mostly sleeps. Bundle them up and enjoy a restaurant outing. This will likely offer the biggest windows of flexibility in retrospect.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>After that newborn stage, I strongly recommend using a baby sleeping app (we use \u003ca href=\"https://huckleberrycare.com/\">Huckleberry\u003c/a>, which offers a free and a premium option) that tracks your child’s sleep. The app can tell you when your baby should be nearing their next nap window based on your child’s weekly sleep cycles and daily real-time shifts and help you better predict your family’s ebb and flow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you settle into a semblance of a schedule, maximize the baby’s sleep times to get things done. We tended to take longer drives when we knew the baby would be nearing sleep or immediately after waking up. Leaving for an extended outing when a baby is at their peak of wakefulness can be disastrous, so be as strategic as possible about the timing of your car rides, and you’ll find them more enjoyable for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hope for the best, expect the worst\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, this is a general life tip, but don’t expect things to be catered to your situation — especially as a new parent. In fact, expect the opposite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of note: Most Bay Area venues don’t care that your child has pooped themselves. Have a positive mindset, and try to think creatively about how and where to change your child. The majority of places you’ll go don’t have a family room or changing table. For us, the trunk of our car has become a roving outdoor changing table, so if you’re driving, be sure to keep a blanket, an extra changing mat, some plastic bags, and extra diapers and wipes on hand. And in an emergency, you can always turn any bench, table or flat surface into an open-air changing station — that’s why you’re carrying that backpack around, remember?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nothing as a new parent will be easy or perfect. 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