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Current Status: As you can imagine, the effects of COVID-19 are putting the health, safety and well-being of our students at risk. Many have lost their "safe space." DHC is a parallel family; a mental and physical lifeline and our students need us now more than ever. • We are staying in contact with Board Members (monthly meetings & weekly updates) through ZOOM. • We have sent out "Miss You" cards along with MacDonald's cards (free meals) to all our students. • We are in contact with parents and students through "What's App" to assist with any homework and resources for families. Surveys are provided for updates, opinions and to address issues and concerns. • Staff received $50 Publix gifts from the United Way for assistance. (Thanks to Michael Kint) • We have had the entire facility sanitized for safe use. • Kids participated in Summer Life Skills classes conducted by The Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County. • Summer activity packs were sent out in June and July. Packs include educational and entertainment projects and activities. Staff is available to provide assistance with packets. • Students received Nature Kits from through our partnership with Environmental Learning Center (ELC). • Families received food boxes from Community Church and we have provided food assistance on an as - needed basis. • We are collecting school supplies for the upcoming school year. • IRC Health Department conducted COVID-19 on-site at DHC for staff and community residents. • All students were promoted for the 2019-2020 academic year. • Currently, DHC offers morning virtual classes for students who didn't return to brick & mortar classes. Students arrive at 7:15am and engage with teachers in virtual classes 5 days a week. • Safety precautions were put in place with the assistance of IRC Health Department staff. • Youth engagement with IRC Health Department medical interns will resume in November 2020. Our STEM program will be involved. 111