All Teams On Deck

In response to COVID-19, our teams have been exceedingly adaptable, creative, and nimble. During the past month, we’ve adjusted our activities and routines—while also partnering with numerous community-based organizations, foundations, businesses, non-profits, and generous individuals. We’ve supported our constituencies in all possible ways during these difficult days of the pandemic. These efforts have included:

B’more for Healthy Babies

• ·Supplying diapers, wipes and breastfeeding supplies, and Love and Care packages as needed.

• Hosting virtual check-ins with expectant and parenting families (ages 0-3).

• Launching virtual prenatal, postpartum support groups.

• Certified lactation counselors providing virtual breastfeeding support. 

• Informing families and community partners of food distribution locations.

• #babywefrombaltimore social media campaign to highlight families adhering to CDC messaging (social distancing, hand washing, family fun) and BHB messaging (assembly of pack and play for safe sleep practices).

• Families can send their pictures to: FB @phhealthybabies and
  Twitter/Instagram @healthybabiesph     

• Launching virtual weekly mental wellness.

  Parent University    

• Holding PU II sessions virtually.

  The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School

• Will be distributing notebooks, pencils, and pencil sharpeners.

• PromiseCorps are making videos, fun and informational. Please click here to see them

• Weekly check in/updates on community opportunities and resources.

• PromiseCorps are providing additional supports (tech assistance, homework help, BCPSS info updates) for distance learning.
  

  Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School

• Clare Donofrio, LMSW (Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant) is making SEL Second Step videos and story time videos. Please click here to see them

• MSW interns are doing live singalongs for families via Zoom and Facebook live.   

• Judy Center has virtual playgroups w/ My Gym via Zoom.

• Diaper drop-offs to families (partnering w/ BHB for this).

• Supporting parents in 1) navigating virtual learning; 2) creating routines for children, 3) providing evidence-based info about COVID19; 4) navigating social-emotional challenges in little ones; and 5) parent mental health support.        

• PromiseCorps are making videos as well; for fun/entertainment.        

• PromiseCorps are doing weekly check-ins with families to offer support and connect families to resources.       

• PromiseCorps are prepping virtual lunch bunches to launch week of 4/13.

• PromiseCorps are assisting with tech surveys for teachers and assessing family access to tech for google classrooms.

• PromiseCorps are volunteering at meal sites, creating cards and positive support projects for first responders, and  volunteering in the virtual realm through Baltimore Neighbors Network.

• Parent Leaders are working to distribute information on meal sites, packet pick-ups, and offering support troubleshooting the online coursework.
  

  Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy (Elementary School)

• PromiseCorps are working one-on-one with students to complete packets.

• Linda Callahan, LMSW (Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant) is making SEL and reading videos. Please click here to see them.

• Parent leaders and Assistant Community School Director create social media challenges and host virtual engagement events like Netflix Watch Party and Parent Breakfast on Facebook. Check it out!

• Communicating with partner organizations as they develop and launch their enrichment virtually for students.

• We’re working with our partner FEV Tutor to help schools and families support students in accessing online tutoring sessions at home.

• Summer camp resource guides and neighborhood guides developed for families to ready for future enrichment needs and support local businesses.

  Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts

• PromiseCorps are making masks and hand sanitizer for BTW families.·        

• Mariel Pfister, LCSW-C, Community School Director (CSD) and Allyson Tarbox, MSW, Assistant Community School Director (ACSD) are facilitating SEL Google Classrooms.

• Mariel providing weekly mental health check ins for BTW Leadership Team.       

• Mariel, Allyson, PromiseCorps, and MSW interns are reaching out to students who teachers were not successful in reaching to alert them about virtual learning and check in on any resources they need at this time.

• PromiseCorps members are volunteering with Meals on Wheels 3-4 days a week.

• Allyson will be managing the BTW Facebook page and posting regular resources and virtual learning information.

• Mariel is doing Robocalls for BTW families.
  

  Renaissance Academy High School       

• PromiseCorps and College & Career staff are making Instagram videos to communicate with students. Click to visit this site.

• PH Staff are assisting with SEL Google classrooms.

• PH Staff are assisting guidance counselors to ensure graduating seniors are able to meet all graduating requirements.

• PromiseCorps are doing check-ins with students and families by phone/text.

  Family Prosperity
  

• Creating material re: financial supports to be distributed at meal sites.

• Assisting clients and community through weekly check-ins regarding well-being.       

• Answer questions on state/ federal programs including incentives from the stimulus package.         

• Assist with filing for benefits (public assistance and unemployment.)

• Fulfill emergency financial requests.
  

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• Twitter: @PromiseHeights

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