Parents & Caregivers

PBS Parents is a trusted resource that’s filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs.

Children’s programming on KVIE provides families with a truly educational experience they cannot find anywhere else. As children watch, they explore developmentally appropriate topics such as math, science, and literacy along with their favorite PBS Kids characters, discovering new worlds and ideas with each new episode. Click here to learn more about the educational value of PBS children’s programming.

2-1-1 San Joaquin County

www.211sj.org

By dialing 2-1-1 or (800) 436-9997, callers can speak to a live phone specialist and be connected to resources including job training, employment, food pantries, affordable housing options, health care, domestic violence counseling, child care, assistance with aging parents and many other health and human services. The service is free and confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with access to over 200 different languages. Callers can also visit our online database at www.211sj.org. 2-1-1 is easily accessible and can be a huge benefit to families as well as employers, school districts, social workers, law enforcement and other service organizations.