COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Statement
The Children’s Law Center is operating remotely in compliance with restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus. We are carefully following the advice of the CDC, local health officials in Forsyth and Guilford Counties, the NC Court System, and the Forsyth and Guilford County Courts.
If you are involved in an ongoing case, you should contact your own attorney to understand how the closures may have affected your case. Please keep the CLC GAL/ staff attorney assigned to advocate for your child(children) informed as to any changes in dates as you become aware of them and/or of any new information regarding your child (children).
The National Domestic Violence Hotline remains open, with special concern for those who are quarantined with their abuser. Please call 911 if you or your child are in immediate danger.
In light of governmental health agency recommendations, we are asking that if you are feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and/or shortness of breath, please avoid meeting with CLC staff, even to deliver or pick up documents. Stay at home if you are confirmed to have COVID-19 or have a family member at home that is confirmed to have COVID-19.
The safety of our child clients, their families, courthouse personnel, our staff, and the entire community are foremost in our minds at this unusual time.
Additional Resources:
COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
Thanks to the Family Justice Center of Guilford County for these great safety tips
Your safety is essential and there are resources available to help.
Safety Tips
Have a plan before the crisis. Most places are closed, know what public places are open in your area. Use a work reason or essential errand (ex: grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions) to leave the home, if needed.
Pay attention to your abuser’s daily routine.
Be aware of your surroundings. If an argument begins to escalate while at home, try to move into the bedroom or living room.
Avoid wearing items around neck that can potentially be used to strangle you.
Check-in daily with a neighbor or family member that you trust. Develop a code word or signal when you need help.
Gather essential items that you may need if you have to leave your home quickly. (ex: Carry your ID, extra set of keys & any Credit Cards).
Memorize the FJC phone number. It’s easy! 336-641-SAFE.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911