Student & Family Resources

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

Children and youth may feel nervous or unaware of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. These suggestions can help parents know how to talk to their child about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Utah Strong: Free Help for COVID-19 Related Stress

The Utah Strong Recovery Project is providing resources to support parent and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including counseling, mental health education, and crisis counseling.

Video Award

Student and Family Resources has received an award for their School-wide procedures video. Check out this and other LCMT videos on the Tiered Supports/LCMT page.

CASEL - CASEL
As the country and the world respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all feeling a range of emotions. At CASEL, we understand how important it is to attend to the social and emotional needs that arise during times like these.

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
A new type of coronavirus, abbreviated COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory (lung) disease. It was first detected in China and has now been detected internationally. While the immediate health risk in the United States is low, it is important to plan for any possible outbreaks if the risk level increases in the future.

Brad G. Christensen

bchristensen@dsdmail.net
Director of Student and Family Resources

Director of Admissions
(801) 402-5160

Casey Layton

clayton@dsdmail.net
Director of Responsive Services
Crisis Response Team
Secondary Case Management
(801) 402-5192

Kathleen Chronister

kchronister@dsdmail.net
Director of Social Emotional Learning
(801) 402-5170

Christi Blankman

cblankman@dsdmail.net
Prevention Coordinator
K-6 School Counseling
Crisis Response Team
(801) 402-5172

Devin Healey

dhealey@dsdmail.net
Tiered Supports Coordinator
Social Emotional Learning
(801) 402-5499

Contact Information:

Main Office: (801) 402-5159
Fax: (801) 402-5308

Student and Family Resources Secretaries

Lara Lovell (801) 402-5155
Debbie Wilcock (801) 402-5309
Esther Powell (801) 402-5152
Jamie Vanbeekum (801) 402-5919

Map & Directions

70 East 100 North
Richard E. Kendell Building
Farmington, Utah 84025

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Directions

South of Farmington
Head northbound on I-15, merge onto 200 West via exit 322. Take the 3rd right onto State Street. Take the 2nd left onto Main Street (4 way intersection with lights). Take 1st right onto 100 North. The Kendell Building is on the right at the end of the block. Our office is on the main floor, on the east side of the lobby. Follow the signs to the Student and Family Resources Department.

North of Farmington
Head southbound on I-15, take the Park Lane exit, exit 325. Turn left onto Park Lane continue straight until you reach Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street, continue for almost 1 mile and then turn left onto 100 North. The Kendell Building will be on the right at the end of the block. Our office is on the main floor, on the east side of the lobby. Follow the signs to the Student and Family Resources Department.

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The purpose of the Student & Family Resources Department is to promote the mission
of learning first for all.

We accomplish our purpose by ensuring that District Case Management, Safe Schools Clinical Team, K-12 Prevention, Tiered Supports, Social Emotional Learning, and Comprehensive Guidance are supported. As a department, we will continue to build a strong team of professionals that collaborate and communicate effectively among programs, departments, schools, agencies, and parents in delivering services to individual students.

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