Georgia Deal of Carolina Health Centers in Greenwood discusses “how the home visitors have been able to make their jobs work in a virtual world.” Sara Ramsey of Lutheran Services Carolinas in Charleston notes how “it took a good bit of creativity, but we made it through” to provide the Strengthening Families Program. Anna Claire Butler of Greenville County Schools said, “The principles of positive parenting are more important than ever right now because they can help parents create a safe, secure and loving environment during a time that is so uncertain and scary.”
While social distancing has limited much of the in-person contact usually employed by our prevention programs, partners have skillfully adapted their work to ensure children and families receive the support and resources they need to stay strong in these trying times. Read how they are navigating COVID-19 issues in their communities.
The July newsletter also includes information on submitting presentation proposals for the 2021 Building Hope for Children Conference, an upcoming webinar on effective crisis communications, a policy survey, and our recent staff additions and transitions.
