Friends,
We recognize how stressful these uncertain times can be and thank you for your focus on the work.
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) is weighing the possible impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on our partners, the children and families they serve, and our team. We have also been closely following the international and national information about the virus and regularly monitoring the NC Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) websites for the most up-to-date information.
In the coming weeks we will strive to balance moving the work forward, while also making the best safety decisions for our team, partners and families. At this point in time, we have asked all staff to practice the social distancing necessary to protect our most vulnerable populations, including working from home. Our staff can still be reached as usual, though we do plan to reschedule all in-person trainings and site visits. Whenever feasible, we will utilize Zoom video conferencing for meetings and training events.
For Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), we encourage partners and individuals to follow CDC recommendations and shift plans for recognizing CAPM, including postponing gatherings like press conferences, pinwheel plantings, family events, etc., for a later date. Stay tuned to PCANC’s social media channels for updates on CAPM and how you can still have an impact.
Our Connections Matter Campaign, which launched last fall, emphasizes the importance of positive connections within our community as a key strategy for building strong families and thriving children.
Though social distancing may separate us physically, there are many ways we can continue to stay connected–and it is more important than ever to support children and families during this stressful and uncertain time.