Bringing Life Skills to Our Participants
Social distancing may keep us from gathering at White Memorial Presbyterian Church on Tuesday nights, but it’s NOT keeping us from supporting our families!
Our Children & Young Adult's Team is bringing Life Skills to the participants creatively! Schools are closed, folks are staying in to remain safe and healthy, and our staff is working remotely to connect with adults and children and provide support in any way they can. They are determined to keep our families engaged and continuing to work towards their goals!
Most parents are with their children all day now, and plenty of new challenges will arise as we all adjust to the current climate. Phylicia Barr, one of StepUp Ministry's Children's Program Case Managers, pointed out that "the REAL parenting begins now." Staff members are increasing Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) education sessions via email, phone, and even Facetime. Colisha Stanford, Director of Children and Young Adult Programs wants to ensure "parents have adequate and evidence-based tips in front of them to help them during this period of uncertainty."
Our team is engaging with children of all ages to provide activities and resources. Ashton Herbert, case manager and coordinator for the Baby Steps program, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day remotely. She shared the crafts by email and facetimed with the children to read Shamrock stories! Collin Morrison is supporting the young adults in the Real World program as usual.
Whatever the coronavirus pandemic brings, we are all in this together! We are keeping close relationships with our families, providing remote instruction, and remain ready to help wherever we can.
