Savannah/chatham casa covid-19 response

During these uncertain times, Savannah/Chatham CASA is taking every precaution to assist in flattening the curve of the Coronavirus. Our organization serves a population which consists of children, volunteers, and foster families who may be at risk due to age, health concerns, etc. For this reason, we have taken the following precautions until further notice:

1. All staff are working remotely.
2. All physical child visits are suspended. Volunteers have been asked to increase other types of contact such as phone calls and video conferencing to ensure the well-being of our children.
3. All non-emergency meetings are suspended. Staff will continue to provide support for any meetings that are necessary to ensure the well-being of children in foster care such as emergency hearings, emergency child visits, etc.

The Georgia Department of Health, the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education have issued updates.
Please remember that many of the families in our community will be hit hard by the impact of the Coronavirus. Things such as reduced work hours, lay-offs, increased medical expenses, lack of child care, and much more will make 2020 a very difficult year for many working hard to be reunified with their children. Please consider providing support to families in crisis by supporting organizations that are providing needed services such as soup kitchens, food pantries, child care providers, housing assistance providers, etc. Join the Be the Good- Savannah Facebook page to stay apprised of community needs.

Please join with the Savannah/Chatham CASA staff and practice social distancing. This is not only encouraged for your well-being but for the well-being of those more vulnerable around you.

Let's resist fear and promote love. We are in this together.

Kate Blair, Executive Director