CTL is unwavering in its commitment to Tarrant County women and children experiencing poverty and/or homelessness — a population that is extremely vulnerable to this virus both financially and physically. 

Before the crisis, mothers in our program were in the process of increasing their credit scores, building an emergency savings fund, and working towards financial independence. Now, many are teetering on the financial and emotional edge of stability. In response, CTL is modifying service delivery and launching the Relief & Recovery Program, to support all of CTL’s current clients and future families financially impacted by COVID-19.

On-Site Shelter Clients

• CTL is following the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and CDC guidelines, implementing social distancing strategies, increasing frequency and enhancing cleaning and disinfection efforts, and implementing screening procedures
• Implementing measures across its campuses that promote social distancing, as well as hygiene and respiratory etiquette 
• CTL’s on-site shelter includes private rooms with private bathrooms, spread across two separate floors, which inherently allows for social distancing. Due to the private room layout, CTL has quarantine capabilities on-site, should the need arise
• Working closely with Tarrant County medical and housing officials to prepare for possible symptomatic participants to receive proper medical care, including possible quarantine at designated hospitals and additional facilities
• Implementing single-use kitchen procedures and discouraging group (of any size) congregation

Child Care Clients

• CTL is following the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and CDC guidelines, implementing social distancing strategies, increasing frequency and enhancing cleaning and disinfection efforts, modifying drop-off and pick-up procedures and implementing screening procedures
• CTL is available to any family who needs child care at all four facility locations. Call 817-332-6191 or read HERE for more information on enrollment.

CTL requests that families of any child enrolled, or interested in child care enrollment, read through this CDC Checklist and follow all guidelines to ensure community safety.

Staff

• During spring 2020, many staff transitioned to at-home locations and many will continue to work remotely until further notice. At this time, only essential personnel are on-site for critical services. 
• Suspending most volunteer activities and limiting non-essential services and activities
• CTL is following the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and CDC guidelines, implementing social distancing strategies, increasing frequency and enhancing cleaning and disinfection efforts, and implementing screening procedures
• Transitioning services to phone/online platforms
• Work in the office or community environments will be done with the appropriate level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning practices in place
• Employees in a shared office/space must maintain 6 ft. distance at all times
• All employees are required to wear a mask when in a shared office or public space

In this unprecedented time, CTL is experiencing a dramatic increase in need, particularly from the homeless families we support in apartments throughout the community. We need monetary support, hand sanitizer, and thermometers. Financial donations make it possible to provide food, hygiene items and basic support. You can consider donating to CTL’s critical work HERE. 

For 113 years, the well-being of women and children who face poverty and homelessness has been CTL’s priority. We are unwavering in our dedication to their health and safety today. 

CTL leadership is working closely with other social services agencies and the Tarrant County Public Health departments to maximize efforts and ensure the health and safety of as many community members as possible. For more information, please visit TCPH COVID-19.

The Resale Shop storefront is open for shopping and donating! Our social enterprises are all following the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and CDC guidelines, implementing social distancing strategies, as well as increasing the frequency of and enhancing cleaning and disinfection efforts. 

The Resale Shop is open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm.