Dear Starfish Families: May 7, 2021
The health and safety of the children and families at Starfish Family Services have been and will continue to be one of our top priorities. We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 infection rates and are encouraged by the drop in infections. We are happy to confirm that we will be returning to limited in-person programming beginning Monday, May 10, 2021.
As a reminder regarding masks:
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When Starfish Centers are reopened, children ages 2 and older will be required to wear a mask inside the classroom, hallways, and outdoor areas.
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Every effort is to be made to ensure the children wear their mask in both indoor and outdoor setting.
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Staff will continue wearing masks. There is no change to this mandate.
Help us keep your family and our family safe during this pandemic, by following the CDC guidance: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Vaccine opportunities:
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Wayne County Health Department is offering walk-in clinics for Wayne County Residents and workers 16+ this week at all locations 8am-3pm, Taylor, Livonia, Belleville and Flat Rock - no appointment needed. Click here for more information. You can also still call to make an appointment at 1-866-610-3885. The Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will be offered.
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The City of Dearborn continues to offer vaccines at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. You can schedule an appointment at https://www.cityofdearborn.org/covid
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The City of Detroit continues to expand vaccine eligibility for all Detroiters 16 and up in addition to people working in the City of Detroit. Please click here for information.
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Walgreens and Kroger now are taking appointments in MI as well.
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Rite Aid also has vaccine appointments available
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Detroit Area Vaccine Hunters Facebook Page and https://www.vaccinespotter.org/MI/ offers tips/helps people find appointments
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Health Systems: If you have a MyChart with a health system, you can check under “appointments” for COVID-19 vaccination.
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Check with your local health department
Keeping you informed is one of our other top priorities. Please contact your center leader, the directors, or me with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Washea Jackson
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Vice President of Early Childhood Development