COVID-19 hospitalizations in West Virginia continue to surge, mostly among the unvaccinated.
Now is the time to protect yourselves and your loved ones. Don't wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine!
Read more from today's press briefing ⬇️
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WV has long been at the forefront of the overdose epidemic in the US. Our new report shows the heavy economic toll this crisis has on WV as a whole & shines a spotlight on Kanawha County, the county with the highest number of overdose deaths in the state. https://t.co/8wPrq9u3Ti
In partnership with @ACLU_WV, @cgoodwoman & Dr. Shanequa Smith bring you Young, Gifted, and Black, an event uplifting WV’s Black policy researchers and advocates, including WVCBP's very own @Q_KingWV & @RhonniRogo.
Facebook event & registration here: https://t.co/AACWRlD0FE
We are excited to bring you a new eCourse on #CommunityAction Academy to help advance your agency’s practice with Family-Centered Coaching. Watch for a a tour of the course components that can help you and your organization move forward in this practice. https://t.co/IsjFsh0hLu
DYK? #COVID19 cases are rising faster in rural areas compared to urban areas. Do your part to slow the spread:
•Stay home when possible.
•#WearAMask over your mouth AND nose.
•Stay 6ft from others and avoid crowds.
•Wash your hands often.
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Subscribing to #CAPFacts is one of the easiest ways to support #NCAF! If your agency has subscribed to CAPFacts for 2020, #retweet! #Thankyou for your continued support of NCAF. #CommunityAction#poverty https://t.co/k0RtPsEtna
#WAP reduces the energy burden of families, while also making homes healthier & safer. According to the @ORNL evaluation, residents of weatherized homes report fewer asthma symptoms, better mental health, & lower out of pocket medical costs. #WeatherizationWednesday
Only 48% of 5-year-olds from low-income families are school ready. #CommunityAction Agencies offer #HeadStart and Early Head Start services that helped 365,000 children become school ready. #ImpactWednesday
The pandemic is breaking the bond between parents and children in foster care.
No watching them learn to walk, no first words, no helping them navigate a scary time.
https://t.co/jQFM8067hu
#CommunityActionAgencies provided 6.3 million families with life-changing services and programs like Head Start, healthy food assistance, literacy programs, childcare and so much more! #InternationalDayofFamilies
The impacts of the COVID-19 crisis will be felt on state and local budgets for a long time. Our new analysis by @OLearySW estimates that West Virginia could face a $3.6 billion budget shortfall through FY 2022.
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