COV-19 Response: How we Responded

School of Hard Knocks are deeply concerned about the wellbeing of our adolescents during this difficult time. Here is how we have adapted during COV19:

• To support physical distancing without emotional isolation we have been engaging our participants' parents and guardians telephonically, giving them access to counselling services or food vouchers if requested.

• We have also sent out weekly easy-to-follow home activity guides for parents to conduct with their children, including a WellBeing guide aimed specifically at adolescents.

• Knowing that lockdown will have affected each child differently, we have invested in trauma awareness training via accredited online courses so they are prepared adequately to conduct mentoring when children return.

• We have adjusted our staff roles and programme design to keep jobs safe and accommodate the strictest child protection and health and safety guidelines.

• We successfully fundraised for a Social Worker position so that we could help covid affected SOHK families get back on their feet and manage themselves and other during this stressful time.

I'm sure you are aware that the economic impact of COV19 has been costly, and as a result the financial security of the organisation is at risk. We'd love your help to ensure we can continue to meet the urgent and growing need for child friendly mental health care, both during and after lockdown. 

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