Reopening, mindfully

Our plan

  • Rapid response

      • pivoted to online service delivery as of March 5, 2020
      • all in-person support groups re-emerged as online groups by mid-March
      • HIPAA-compliant safety protocols established to ensure privacy
      • programming introduced to address COVID-specific issues 
  • Office precautions

    • touchless temperature check upon entry
    • touchless hand sanitizer upon entry
    • abundant extra masks, visors, gloves as needed
    • all high-touch surfaces regularly sanitized
    • windows open and air filters in operation to recirculate air
    • visitor capacity limited to ensure sufficient social distancing
    • proof of vaccination (for those 5 and older) and masking required for entry in offices and/or childcare spaces
  • Alignment with updated county, state, and CDC recommendations

  • Phased & responsive reopening

    • reopening phases tagged to current recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and San Francisco and Alameda County Departments of Public Health guidance, based on county risk level tiers and current trends
    • where latitude exists for judgement calls, we opt for the more conservative of current recommendations, so as to ensure protection of the most vulnerable among us 
    • details below clarify programming and resources at each phase, and as well as our current status

icon representing both in-person & virtual event  Check our event calendar to see what we're offering this month!

Resources for additional info & support

County Departments of of Public Health

State of California Department of Public Health

Federal: Centers for Disease Control

OFC announcements

Support for families during shelter-in-place period

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