Teletherapy becomes family’s lifeline during COVID-19
Five-year-old Jennifer loves her father, Jack. Her mother died during childbirth so Jack is her sole parent. Jennifer also loves getting up in the morning, playing with her dolls, going…
The unspoken hero of COVID-19? Technology.
On March 11, the walls of the Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) conference room were lined with sheets of sticky paper filled with plans of action. The F&CS Pandemic Emergency…
The parents are not all right
Photo courtesy of the author Even the most privileged households, the pandemic is exposing the farce of how society treats families. Author: Chloe I. Cooney – Twitter @chloeicooney Reprinted with…
Parents, watch for signs of stress from your kids
Like clockwork, routines and schedules provide children with structure, stability and security. This is all disrupted when schools close for the year and children’s social interaction become limited or virtual.…
Young Professional Advisory Council hosts annual holiday party
The holiday spirit was in full swing at the Dec. 10 Family & Children’s Services Child Abuse & Trauma Services building, as 316 attendees and family members in coats and hats are greeted by staff. …