We were all hopeful that the St. Pete Pride 2020 celebrations would continue this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic; however, its organizers made the tough call to cancel the parade and other public events that occur throughout the month of June. For so many people, Pride is a time to … Continue reading
St. Pete Pride 2020: How Local Residents Celebrated
by Lisa Davis, June 29, 2020Will There Be a Rise in Runaways Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Why?
by Lisa Davis, June 17, 2020The Coronavirus pandemic has seemingly upended every industry, community, and family. Within a few weeks, stable jobs were lost, schools were closed, checking accounts were drained, and families were left to wait the virus out. Unfortunately, not all home situations are safe or healthy. For many partners and children, staying … Continue reading →
How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism – Tools and Resources
by Lisa Davis, June 5, 2020Parenting is riddled with challenging moments and difficult conversations, from talking about dating to guiding your kids through puberty. However, some parents might not be ready for the questions children ask about race and racism, especially when those questions come from kids under the age of 10. Today’s kids are … Continue reading →
No one could have planned for the Coronavirus pandemic nor could they have predicted it would go on this long. Even with social distancing measures, parents in Florida are looking at a summer of staying inside and regularly sanitizing surfaces. Most parents are doing their best to help their kids … Continue reading →
We Are Open to Help Our Community! Changes to Family Resources During the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Lisa Davis, April 6, 2020The Coronavirus outbreak has changed all of our lives. Kids are trying to adapt to online coursework while parents try to keep their jobs. This is a time of uncertainty for everyone, including our team at Family Resources. Even in these uncertain times, we continue to step up to serve … Continue reading →