March 9, 2021
Perspectives from the Field: Silences and School Absences
A teacher within the Regina Public School system has noted that it has been very difficult to contact families. They say that children are missing so much school they are becoming increasingly behind in their academics and it has been difficult to ensure the safety of all students. “Many children rely on the school for […]
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March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
March 8, 2021 is International Women’s Day. As with many celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, International Women’s Day will look different this year than previous years. This day is an important day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality, and fundraise for female-focused charities among other ways to participate. The International 2021 theme […]
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March 4, 2021
Perspectives from the Field: Recognizing the Importance of Health
A service provider with a transitional house for mothers and children involved with the child welfare system in Saskatchewan has noticed the emotional toll social isolation has taken on the mothers that reside at the home. Mothers are becoming more anxious, tired, and bored as isolation continues with limited accessibility to community supports such as […]
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March 3, 2021
High School Graduates at a Crossroads for Enrolling in Post-Secondary During COVID-19
Students who are finishing high school and are thinking about post-secondary education are faced with difficult decisions. While some students are open to the idea of remote learning, some are choosing to defer their start dates with the hope that in-person learning will return in the coming semesters. Students who began their post-secondary education during […]
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March 2, 2021
Perspectives From the Field: The Potential Limitations of Video-Only Service Provision
A Child Protection worker in Saskatchewan has noticed the difficulties that COVID-19 projects. With not being able to make routine home visits, the service provider is concerned for the children they serve as virtual communications are only able to reveal a limited amount about the child’s home situation. “It is now becoming evident that with […]
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February 24, 2021
Perspectives From the Field: Missing Community Connections
A service provider within Child and Family programs in Saskatchewan shares the concerns of others working with children during COVID-19, and that not being able to go out into the community to visit the families they support has been difficult. “I cannot go out into the community the same as before. It has made it […]
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