We understand that YouthHope has an obligation to provide a safe workplace for employees, volunteers and our youth. We will be taking the following steps to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

· Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading. There’s no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover. It's not known exactly how coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, but similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. At this time the CDC believes symptoms appear within two to fourteen days after exposure, with some infected individuals showing little to no signs.

· We are providing hand sanitizer and hand washing stations, facial tissues and encourage all employees/volunteers to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; we will continue to clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces frequently.

· We are minimizing unnecessary risk by making “to go” food for our youth and meeting with them outdoors. We will not be accepting clothing donations until further notice. We will be providing the same services, staying open the same hours but taking the precautions listed above.

· Sick employees/volunteers are asked not to come to YouthHope until they are well. 

· Please understand if you are at-risk we want you to stay home until you feel it is safe to return to YouthHope.