With the support of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Governor's Office of Faith Based Initiatives, Center of Hope's short PSA provides encouragement to those encountering increased stress during the pandemic. Song "Don't Give Up," written and performed by Tracee Perryman, PhD.

The Gallia-Vinton ESC has recently learned it has been awarded funds by the Ohio Department of Education to employ a Family and Community Partnership Liaison for the 2020-2021 school year. Gallia-Vinton ESC Consultant Brack Houchens will serve as Family and Community Partnership Liaison in response to the increased needs of school districts and families due to COVID-19. The Family and Community Partnership Liaison will work with school district leaders in their ESC region to build a network of community resources, partners and support services for vulnerable youth and families. Liaisons will soon receive training from the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Ohio State University to develop strategies to increase local-level communication, outreach and family engagement specifically for vulnerable youth and families.