Supporting Families Who Experience Complexities During Difficult Times Deb Norris May 11, 2021

Children and families continue to be impacted in so many ways during this global pandemic, disrupting child development, family support systems, and overall communities. It is predicted when the 'world returns to normal' impacts from this pandemic will continue for years. Child-family serving professionals have had to and will continue to adapt, alter and be challenged by the experiences that have happened during the COVID-19 in the communities and homes they support. This series was created to address some of the common challenges that are being experienced by various role's, bringing together a diverse professional population that are sharing the same challenges while creating solutions and strategies collectively. Session 1: 5/18/21: COVID-19 Disruptions & Impacts in the Lives of Children and Families Session 2: 6/15/21: Keeping Disruptions from Becoming a Crisis: Strategies to Support Children and Families Part 1 Session 3: 7/20/21: Keeping Disruptions from Becoming a Crisis: Strategies to Support Children and Families Part 2 Session 4: 8/17/21: Strategies to support families during financial and resource disruptions Session 5: 9/21/21: Bereavement: Supporting the Child & Family at the Time of Loss Session 6: 10/19/21: Supporting Children during School Disruption and Social Isolation Session 7: 11/16/21: Maintaining Professional Well-being and Resiliency Session 8: 12/14/21: TBD