Social distancing and stay-at-home orders make it tough for court-appointed child advocates to help children in CPS custody or foster/group homes. The number of in-person inspections and interviews, as well as advocacy for children at-risk, has decreased or stopped altogether. But, the need for them has not. Officials are learning to be there for children by using technology. This may bode well for the future as some people may only need online help, which opens resources beyond just their counties. Get the full story in the video above.
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders make it tough for court-appointed child advocates to help children in CPS custody or foster/group homes.
The number of in-person inspections and interviews, as well as advocacy for children at-risk, has decreased or stopped altogether.
But, the need for them has not.
Officials are learning to be there for children by using technology.
This may bode well for the future as some people may only need online help, which opens resources beyond just their counties.
Get the full story in the video above.
