Before Covid-19 and social distancing, one of the things we touted about Exchange Family Center was that we made proven counseling coaching and counseling accessible by providing it in the home to families or in child care classrooms for teachers. And now….
Black Kids’ Lives Matter: How Repeated Trauma Impacts the Youngest People of Color
In light of recent and ongoing racism and violence against people of color, we want you to know that EFC sees you. We honor your experiences as unacceptable, horrific, and outrageous. We actively stand with African Americans against racism and police brutality. We value you and your families and we are here for you.
Pandemic Parenting and Communities Who Support One Another | Supporting Children and Families During the COVID-19 Crisis
Times of extraordinary uncertainty, like what we’re all experiencing now, are stressful. With the rise in unemployment, social and physical distancing, and negative news, we’re all struggling to cope. The lockdown orders issued by governors in states like North Carolina are a matter of public health and safety. But according to statistics, home is not always the safest place for every young person.
Uncovering The Well-Child Safety Nets in New Zealand | What Are the Similarities and Differences in Durham's Net?
To ensure child wellbeing for all children, we need to provide different levels of support based on the intensity of need. There are some supports all families need, but a subset of families will need additional help, with a smaller group of families having severe difficulties needing therapeutic support, and a few families needing intensive long-term support.
A Message From Rachel, COVID-19, New Zealand | Supporting One Another Even When It's Noisy
As things keep evolving with the Covid-19 pandemic, I have been worrying about my EFC family and my network back in Durham. I'm receiving email after email about events being canceled, options for how to reduce risk by replacing actual interactions with virtual ones, and revised plans that attempt to flatten the curve--slowing the expansion of the infected population in the short run so that we can build up our capacity to respond. The bottom line, flattening the curve will reduce deaths and keep vulnerable people safe.
Durham Board of County Commissioners Passes ACEs Community Resilience Plan
Durham, North Carolina, is a vibrant community that is rapidly growing and changing. It’s also a diverse community. Children in Durham come from a wide variety of ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds. This diversity is a beautiful thing because it contributes to the rich cultural tapestry that makes Durham such a special place to work and live, but it also poses problems.