Posts By: Sondra Lehmann

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. The COVID-19 pandemic means that many workers on the front lines have been left scrambling to find child care… Read more »

Last week, TNOYS brought together youth-service providers for peer-to-peer learning, information sharing, troubleshooting, and peer support through a series of virtual meetings. TNOYS has been coordinating some of its efforts with National Network for Youth, Texas Homeless Network, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, and Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services. Each call included opportunities… Read more »

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. In response to COVID-19, the federal government has made several funding opportunities available to small businesses and nonprofits. TNOYS… Read more »

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. As the State of Texas, counties, and communities issue stay-at-home orders, social distancing and avoiding group gatherings has become… Read more »

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. Local governments are responding to COVID 19 with “stay-at home” policies, which has led to the closure of non-essential… Read more »

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. Over the last week, TNOYS facilitated calls with stakeholders, members, and government agencies to understand how youth services are… Read more »

This blog post is part of an ongoing series that aim to assist youth service providers in their COVID-19 response efforts. For more information and resources, please visit TNOYS’ blog, or visit the COVID-19 resource page. As the number of identified cases of COVID-19 climb in the United States and in Texas, youth service providers, particularly providers… Read more »

Update (4/14/20): Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new partnership between the Texas Military Department (TMD) and Prestige Ameritech to increase the production and distribution of masks. TNOYS is working with the Office of the Governor and others to ensure that those who provide social services for children, youth, and families are designated as first responders, and… Read more »

TNOYS has been in close communication with our membership and service providers across Texas, and we are now working with state agencies and partners on securing needed supplies for organizations. Through one of our initiatives, we established a partnership with the Office of the Governor and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to help our members access… Read more »

The COVID-19 outbreak has officially been categorized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In the United States, the total number of people infected and the number of people who have died grows daily.  Within this atmosphere, Texas youth service providers are working to provide support and services to their clients while also keeping… Read more »