West Virginia Executive Spring 2022 | Page 17

Caring for Kids

During and After a Pandemic

Introducing a Five-Part ‘ COVID-19 & Kids ’ Issue Brief Series

As we approach the two-year mark of the onset of COVID-19 , many are beginning to ask themselves how living through a global pandemic might be affecting us long term . More importantly , how is it affecting our children ?
WV KIDS COUNT hopes to answer this imperative question and provide the necessary data , resources and strategies to overcome and prevent adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on children .

What to Expect in the Series

ACEs and COVID-19 overview
Brief 1 Brief 4 Caring for Kids During and After a Pandemic
Brief 2
Brief 3
COVID-19 ’ s Impact on Educating West Virginia ’ s Kids
Recommendations for Teachers , Administrators , Counselors , Social Workers and Other School System Professionals
Policies that Put Kids First
Recommendations for Legislators and Policymakers Release date : April 2022
Brief 5
Caregivers , Kids and COVID-19
What Parents , Grandparents , Foster Parents and Others Can do to Help Release date : June 2022
A Family-Centered Approach to Service
Recommendations for Child Serving Professionals Release date : August 2022
Read and download all the briefs at www . WVKIDSCOUNT . org
Become a Corporate Sponsor of ‘ The State of West Virginia ’ s Kids Summit & Awards ’ Event on October 4 , 2022 . wvkidscount . org / events /