The key updates to the RAFT program (as of 1/11/2021) are outlined here. Read the entire Administrative Plan to gain a thorough understanding of the RAFT program policies.
The primary goal of this plan is to ensure the health and safety of the clients and staff of the Springfield Family Resource Center (SFRC) to the greatest possible extent while continuing to provide essential services. This plan outlines procedures for the Springfield Family Resource Center that are aligned with the Gandara Center’s Continuity of Operations Plan.
The Taunton FRC has provided a daily plan and checklist from day programs staying open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Start creating an action plan today.
The Brockton FRC has provided a helpful guide for day programs staying open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn what COVID-19 is, how it spreads and how to avoid it.
On Tuesday, March 17th United Way of Greater New Bedford, (UWGNB) including all of its “direct service” programs moved to virtual operations and all staff were instructed to work remotely from their homes through April 3rd.
With respect to COVID-19, Census 2020 is moving ahead according to plan but is following the guidance of Federal, State, and local health authorities. We want to use this free time at home with all members of our family to remind everyone to please check their mailbox for the Census letter and respond accordingly.
The following guidance, recommendations, and resources are provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts. The Center is housed at the University of Massachusetts with Child Trends as the lead evaluating agency, with funding from SAMHSA and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and additional support from HRSA.
Division of Housing Stability, Department of Housing and Community Development Guidance
The Division of Housing Stability will continue to stay in operation through the COVID-19 crisis:
-Families who need to apply for EA Shelter should call remote line 1-866 584-0653 (families/household should not go to local DHS/DTA office – it will be closed to visitors)
-Shelter families should reach out to their case manager if they need assistance with food, cleaning supplies, other means of mitigating the spread of COVID-19
-DHCD emailed out a notice to shelter families today regarding how best to prepare themselves
Families will no doubt be stressed – anything the Family Resource Centers can do to help with that would be great.
The key updates to the RAFT program (as of 1/11/2021) are outlined here. Read the entire Administrative Plan to gain a thorough understanding of the RAFT program policies.
