March, April, and May have been unprecedented times for the world as well as RETA. We, like so many others, jumped into the world of Zoom. What a blessing to still be able to meet with clients in the virtual world! I have enrolled several young pregnant girls, met with single moms trying to keep it all together while keeping their family healthy and doing e-learning. I also talked with married moms struggling because of lay-offs and the uncertainty of the next paycheck. We were able to meet some of their needs physically and financially by offering drive up diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby supplies. We offered emotional support as a listening ear on the really tough days with e-learning and being cooped up inside. We offered spiritual support by praying and sharing scriptures of hope and encouragement. As of June, we started opening the office to clients with protective guidelines in place. We are staggering appointments and limiting the number of people in the office at one time. We are taking their temperature, disinfecting after each client, and asking they not come if they have been sick within the past two weeks. Through all of the uncertainty of the times, we have offered a stable and consistent presence in the lives of the families we serve.

by Joni, Client Services Manager