DFS Foster Family – Survey of Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic, December 2020

Please answer the questions below to help us learn what your needs are. Then please complete the information with your name and contact information so we can follow up with you.

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* 1. Could you use some help with food during this pandemic to feed your family and the children in your care?

Yes

If yes, what kind of food support would be helpful?

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* 2. Is there any other concrete need we might be able to help you with?

Yes

If yes, what other kind of concrete support would be helpful?

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* 3. Could you use some help with school-related equipment or supplies to help your school-age child(ren) with online classes during the school closures?

Yes

If yes, what equipment or supplies would be helpful?

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* 4. Are you aware of the virtual activities offered by NCS?

Yes

If yes, please share your ideas on virtual activities the children might enjoy.

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* 5. Would you be interested in a virtual support group for yourself - to connect you with other DFS foster parents during this pandemic?

Yes

If yes, please share your ideas on what you would like to see in a virtual support group.

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* 6. If you would be interested in a virtual support group, what time of day would work for you (you can check all that apply)?

early morning 8:00 – 10:00

late morning 10:00 – 12:00

early afternoon 12:00 – 2:00

mid afternoon 2:00 – 4:00

late afternoon 4:00 – 6:00

NA – I’m not interested in a virtual support group

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* 7. Are there any other support needs you have for yourself or the children in your care that you’d like to let us know about?

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* 8. Have you felt supported during the pandemic thus far? If not, what kind of support do you need?

Yes

What kind of support do you need?