Help Me Grow Affiliate Response to COVID-19

The Help Me Grow (HMG) National Center is seeking to support the National Affiliate Network in their community responses to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), particularly through use of the Centralized Access Point, so that we can better support families with young children in identifying needs and provide linkage and referral during this unprecedented time. If you have additional questions or suggestions, please reach out to Cassie Therriault at ctherriault@connecticutchildrens.org.

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* 1. Contact Information

Contact Name:

Contact E-mail:

HMG Affiliate:

State:

Zip Code:

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* 2. How has the response to COVID-19 impacted the HMG Centralized Access Point (CAP) and its staff's daily work and short-term priorities? Please describe.

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* 3. Does the HMG CAP have the capacity to take calls, identify resources in the community for families with young children, and provide referrals and linkage to meet families needs?

Yes

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* 4. How has the HMG CAP staffing and capacity been affected? Select all that apply.

We are operating as normal with the same amount of staff and time.

We have adjusted or increased hours of the HMG CAP.

We have recruited additional staff or volunteers to manage the volume of calls.

We have transitioned staff to work remotely.

We are operating with less staff than normal and/or have shortened our hours.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Has the HMG CAP seen an increase in calls during this time?

Yes

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* 6. What types of concerns are families contacting the HMG Centralized Access Point for during this time? Select all that apply.

Basic needs (housing, food, cash assistance)

Child care

Health care

Educational at-home activities

Information about child health

Supportive services via tele-health

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Have there been any new approaches in outreach to families, child health care providers, and community-based partners? Please describe.

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* 8. Please share any strategies your organization has taken to be better able to respond to the anticipated increase in the health, social, or emotional needs of families in your community.

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* 9. Is your organization interested in being connected to other HMG affiliates to jointly discuss and explore strategies to respond to the current pandemic?

Yes

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* 10. What is the best platform for connecting your organization to other HMG affiliates? Select all that apply.

Virtual online forum (Slack, Google Group)

Virtual call

Webinar

Other (please specify)

Help Me Grow Affiliate Response to COVID-19

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. How has the response to COVID-19 impacted the HMG Centralized Access Point (CAP) and its staff's daily work and short-term priorities? Please describe.

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* 3. Does the HMG CAP have the capacity to take calls, identify resources in the community for families with young children, and provide referrals and linkage to meet families needs?

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* 4. How has the HMG CAP staffing and capacity been affected? Select all that apply.

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* 5. Has the HMG CAP seen an increase in calls during this time?

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* 6. What types of concerns are families contacting the HMG Centralized Access Point for during this time? Select all that apply.

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* 7. Have there been any new approaches in outreach to families, child health care providers, and community-based partners? Please describe.

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* 8. Please share any strategies your organization has taken to be better able to respond to the anticipated increase in the health, social, or emotional needs of families in your community.

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* 9. Is your organization interested in being connected to other HMG affiliates to jointly discuss and explore strategies to respond to the current pandemic?

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* 10. What is the best platform for connecting your organization to other HMG affiliates? Select all that apply.

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* 11. What other suggestions, resources, or support does your organization need during this time?