The challenges and devastation of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are thankfully at least partially offset by the caring and generosity that exists in our community. Many families in our area are already experiencing food shortages and hunger. A large number of the families we serve at Children’s Friend are struggling with not having adequate…
In the past few weeks, as the coronavirus has changed so much in everyone’s lives, we’ve been sharing information on everything from how to talk with your kids about the virus to what we’re doing differently to serve families here at Children’s Friend. The coronavirus is also impacting our communities’ ability to meet basic needs…
There is a lot to worry about at this moment. When staff learned that their jobs would be transitioning to working from home last week, the resounding buzz from our 15 locations was, ‘How are we going to continue serving our families with the same level of service?’ It turns out, there was no need to worry….
As the Coronavirus continues to make its presence felt globally, we find ourselves making changes to our everyday routine, and we must adapt to the current circumstances. These challenges affect us individually and as a community. As a father of two young children, one of the challenges I have faced working remotely is balancing…
These are undoubtedly unsettling times for everyone, and more so for families living in poverty. They are the first to be affected by unexpected emergencies. In these troubling times, it is crucial to think not only about our own families but also about our greater community. How will everyone get by during the Coronavirus…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be stressful for families and communities. Here at Children’s Friend, we continue to take steps to prevent the spread of this virus. As we take this action, it is equally important to talk to children. The Center for Disease Control recommends the following for parents and caregivers with young children:…
One of the core principals of Children’s Friend is that we are Advocates, taking a leadership role in educating policymakers and the public on the needs of the youngest and most vulnerable children, even when it means taking risks for the benefit of children. In support of this principle, last week we testified in the…
You don’t have to be an architect to know that in order to construct a house, you need to start at the bottom with a foundation. In the same way, the early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their entire lives as adults and community members. That’s the big idea behind the…
At Children’s Friend, employees don’t need to wait until the weekend or after-work hours to practice self-care and personal wellness. With a workforce that is heart-fully dedicated to caring for others each day, the leadership team at Children’s Friend makes it a priority to offer opportunities for the caregivers, to care for themselves. Throughout the…
The office of Head Start is celebrating 25 years of providing evidenced-based family-centered services to pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Since 1995 the Early Head Start (EHS) program has improved child and family outcomes for families living in poverty through its array of comprehensive services. The concept of Early Head Start emerged in the early…
