Supporting Families During COVID-19
As COVID-19 changes the world around us, we wanted to let you know that MFFK is still here for you. We’re making changes to protect our staff, the families we serve, and the community at large, but we hope these changes don’t affect your ability to get information and help from us.
I am sure you are have concerns about how your family will make it through several weeks and maybe months. You may be worried about how to keep your job, how to educate your children, or even how to provide food and pay bills for the household. You could even be wondering how in the world social distancing can ever be done with a
child who has difficulty focusing and being still on their best days.
We are here to help in whatever way we can…
Limited staff is on site, but you can reach us by phone 601-957-7670 or 1-800-241-KIDS) or email. Watch our Facebook page and website for up to date information on how we continue to provide services through the next few weeks.
Due to COVID-19, we have suspended in person meetings and events for now and will be transitioning to virtual meetings for as long as we are under the social distancing mandate. However, we are available via Zoom, Facetime, and other technological courses to conduct meetings, counseling sessions, and trainings. Additionally, our staff are here by phone and email to help families from across the state.
If you have any specific questions for us, please email us at info@mffk.org.
Here are some helpful resources:
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Information
The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
Coronavirus Information from the Mississippi State Department of Health
Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline: 877-978-6453
(8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday through Friday)
World Health Organization: Mental Health Considerations during COVID 19 Outbreak
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Coronavirus Resources (one of the most family friendly sites)
United States Department of Education:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK
In Unity,
Linda West, Executive Director
MS Families for Kids