Please check in with your friends and family members who you know may already have been struggling with child maltreatment, domestic violence, substance use or other issues.

The truth is that times like these cause anxiety, tension and irritability for children, caregivers and adults.

Abuse can easily happen when someone is “pushed over the edge” by circumstances often outside of their control.

The fact is that

Routines are being disrupted.

Jobs have evaporated

Money and Cash Flow are limited

Children are isolated from others who care

TIMES ARE HARD!!!!

CHECK IN WITH YOUR PEOPLE !!!!

Call , text or video-conference with them to ask how they& #39;re doing, really check on their stress levels and ask targeted questions.

Figure out what support is needed and if possible offer support.

Offering to pick up groceries, diapers or other essential supplies.

Connect them to Community Organizations providing essential supplies and support.

If your struggling please remember there is NO SHAME in asking for help during these times.

The daily stress of the current pandemic, and the isolating measures taken to combat it, make impulse control increasingly difficult

IT’S NORMAL TO BE STRESSED!!!

To those who feel at risk of causing harm to their children or no someone that is stressed encourage them to

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">Call a friend

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">Call a pediatrician

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">Take a walk outside

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">Step away and draw deep breaths to cool off.

For people struggling with Food Insecurity.

Emotional Well-being Support

Domestic Abuse Support

To report child protection matters

Drug Abuse Support