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Later this summer, schools will return to full-time, in-person learning, and 5-year-old Harper – who currently lives with her mom in the Center for Women and Families’ emergency shelter – will begin kindergarten. Like most children, Harper is nervous but excited about what her first day will bring: riding the school bus, meeting her teacher,…
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On Friday, July 16, staff and friends of the Center for Women and Families (CWF) welcomed the public to its newly relocated facility at 1301 Akers Avenue in Jeffersonville. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with staff, and visit with a number of CWF’s local partners that provide complementary, supplemental services. CWF’s…
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, both our communication with friends, family, and colleagues and the spaces where this communication takes place have shifted from happening in person to primarily occurring online. But like the world outside our screens, this digital space too presents a realm where unfortunately problematic behavior can take place. That’s why, during Sexual…
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One year ago, none of us had any idea how long the COVID-19 pandemic would last, nor did we expect our city to shut down and social distancing to become the new normal. And yet, here we are. One year later. COVID-19 wasn’t the only health crisis at play in our community though. Another public…
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For almost a year now during the COVID-19 pandemic, society as a whole has been trying to find ways to stay connected to one another. Be it through Zoom calls with family or virtual birthday parties with friends, we have all wanted to tap into the connectedness, or the feeling of belonging and safety, we’d…
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Are you thinking about how you can make an impact this holiday season? While we’re not able to accept some items this year due to COVID-19 regulations and sanitation protocols, please consider supporting The Center in the following ways: Toys New, non-plush toys, games, and activities are needed for children ages newborn to 16 living…
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