| Our mission | Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we help to improve the lives of these children. |
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HALOS
| About us | At HALOS (Helping And Lending Outreach Support), we provide assistance to abused and neglected children in Charleston County and to their caregivers. |
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Take some time this month to learn how protective factors and adverse childhood experiences impact families and communities. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov/.../preventing/preventionmonth
We start April off with a virtual Caregiver Support Group this evening at 7pm! Want to learn more about how you can connect with others like you? Reach out via toll-free, at 854-444-3716. Our April meeting dates are the following:
4/1 @7pm
4/6 @10am
4/20 @7pm
4/22 @10am
Families worried about possible long-term effects of pandemic-related disruption can learn from these proven strategies. Here are 10 ways parents can foster children’s resilience during challenging times.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/10-parenting-strategies-to-reduce-your-kids-pandemic-stress
Approximately 69,000 children live in kinship care in South Carolina compared to 4,446 children in foster care. HALOS continues to serve those in need by advocating, providing resources and education and supporting the family unit. Learn more by visiting, http://www.charlestonhalos.org
“Mindfulness tools won’t prevent emotional storms. Sometimes, that’s just what it means to be a kid (and an adult!).” #healthykidshealthyadults #becausefamilymatters #kinshipcare #fortheloveoffamily
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-mindfulness-can-help-kids-and-parents-weather-emotional-storms