Dog Person Seeks Aid of Cat People. How Old Are They?

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Yesterday morning I took my dog for a morning walk and she was intrigued by some new neighbors that poked their heads out of the bushes to see us. There were two of them at first. Cautious and curious black kittens studying the dog that was excitedly trying to greet them. I finished walking my dog, then curious about the family of cats I slipped outside and sat on my patio alone to watch them. At first they were weary, but when they realized I wasn't going to do anything they went back to playing. I finally got a good count. There were six of them. My neighbors soon came out one by one, either to take their kids to school or come outside for their morning smoke. None of us have cats.They were fascinated by them as well. Two of them want to give one of these kittens a home. Another knows someone who rescues animals but they will not be around for another week. In the mean time we are trying to get the mother comfortable enough that we can catch her in a crate. None of us really like the idea of these cats becoming snacks for the local wildlife. So this clueless dog person now seeks the knowledge of her fellow Mylotters who might have some cat people among them. Do you guys know how old these kittens are by the picture? How long until they are old enough to leave their mother? How can we earn the mother's trust?