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COVID-19 has changed and disrupted the routines of many families in our community. Now that school is starting, most were probably hoping for some semblance of normalcy to return. But depending on what district your child attends, you will again have to readjust your daily habits to account for virtual or hybrid learning.

For the past five years, Robert’s Place has been providing a safe place for children who are in crisis. Some of these children may have been removed from their home because of suspicions of abuse or neglect, they might have run away, or they might be experiencing a crisis at home. Robert’s Place provides temporary, emergency shelter for children in these types of situations. Since opening in August 2015, Robert’s Place has served more than 2,000 children in crisis.

As social distancing restrictions begin to lift around our community, many of us will experience a wide range of emotions about the change in routine. It may seem odd that returning to “normal” could elicit uncomfortable emotions, but after almost 10 weeks sheltering in place, with just your immediate household for companionship, the change of pace may not feel as welcoming as you expected.

As Wyandotte County’s community mental health center for children, PACES provide care and treatment wherever it works best for the child. That often means going to where most children spend half the year: in school.