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| Document Title: | Coronavirus: What Child Welfare Systems Need to Think About [Webpage]. |
| Personal Author: | Kelly, John.,Kim, Hansel. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This article explains The Chronicle of Social Change is s soliciting information from youth, parents, foster and adoptive parents, caseworkers, probation officers, judges, and others about how the spread of COVID-19 is affecting child welfare services. The goal is to help inform leaders about what is happening on the ground. Information is provided on how COVID-19 is impacting investigating maltreatment, free and reduced-price lunch programs, in-home services, substance abuse treatment for parents, visitation and reunification services, court appearances, protecting youth with pre-conditions, foster parent employment, the placement of foster children, elder caregivers, outbreaks at institutional settings, and foster youth on college...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Resources & Tips for Parents, Children & Others [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Prevent Child Abuse America. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides recommendations for parents, children, and others for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Tips are discussed for staying connected despite physical social distancing, including connecting with family, friends and neighbors, culture and cultural institutions, and with yourself. Recommendations are also discussed for staying active and engaged as a family and for managing stress and anxiety. Links are provided to additional resources for parents, children, communities, schools, and legislators. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. White House Office. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage outlines that Apple and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, together with the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Administration, have launched a new website and app with a COVID-19 screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The webpage explains how to prepare and protect from COVID-19 infection and what to do if COVID-19 is suspected or someone in the home has COVID-19. Links are then provided to information on: COVID-19 symptoms, people who are at the highest risk of contracting the virus, social distancing, and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Additional...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, News, & Resources for Child Welfare Professionals and Others [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare League of America. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website is designed to support child welfare workers as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes links to resources that address: COVID-19 symptoms and the status of each country around the globe; White House, congressional, and federal responses to COVID-19; responses from child welfare agencies and courts; guidance for youth and homeless populations; information for social workers and parents for coping with COVID-19; information for childcare providers on COVID-19; responses from national organizations; news articles on the impact of COVID-19 on juvenile courts and court actions; and additional resources on providing social services during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Resource Hub [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Association of Counsel for Children. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This continually updated website explains youth and families experiencing the child welfare system are uniquely vulnerable to the impact and ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that caregiver health, placement changes, school closures, and court delays present new and emerging considerations for advocates to swiftly assess and address. Links are provided to resources that address: child welfare courts during a health crisis; federal communication and guidance on COVID-19, including relevant information on youth on college campuses, caseworker visits, and CFSR Program Improvement Plans, child abuse and neglect investigations and timelines, child welfare court deadlines, no cost or low cost technology...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website provides links to substance abuse and mental health services resources designed to be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. A list of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) resources is included that addresses emergency grants to address mental and substance use disorders during COVID-19, information for SAMHSA discretionary grant recipients, COVID-19 public health emergency responses and 42 CFR Part 2 guidance, disaster planning for behavioral health treatment programs, considerations for the care and treatment of mental and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 epidemic, considerations for crisis centers and clinicians managing the treatment of alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Urban Institute. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage notes that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and people are forced to stay home, workers are losing their jobs, health care systems are being stressed, local businesses are at risk of closing permanently, and the country is bracing for recession. It highlights the role of the Urban Institute in equipping changemakers with the facts and insights they need to accelerate solutions. The webpage then provides links to resources on the impact of COVID-19 in the areas of child care and education, equity and inclusion, fiscal and economic policy, health and health policy, housing policy, small business and...more |
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| Document Title: | NCSL Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for States [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Conference of State Legislatures. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website explains the spread of the coronavirus continues to be a top concern and, while the federal government leads the national response to COVID-19, State lawmakers are taking extra steps to respond to and anticipate impacts of the virus. It notes the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is committed to providing its members with timely responses to State research requests and the essential knowledge needed to guide State action. Links to resources are then provided to information on: federal actions related to COVID-19; NCSL COVID-19 webinars on State and federal public health responses, the continuity of State government and...more |
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| Document Title: | Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Webpage]. |
| Personal Author: | Bartlett, Jessica Dym.,Griffin, Jessica.,Thomson, Dana. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains that while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently reports that the risk of exposure to COVID-19 is low for young Americans, research on natural disasters makes it clear that children are more vulnerable to the emotional impact of traumatic events that disrupt their daily lives. It notes children may struggle with significant adjustments to their routines, may notice parental stress, and may worry about their own safety and the safety of others. The risk of trauma-related stress, anxiety, and depression is discussed, as well as the need to care for the emotional health of children....more |
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| Document Title: | Federal Guidance in Preparing for COVID-19 [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Runaway and Homeless Youth Advocacy Project Training & Technical Assistance Center. United States. Family and Youth Services Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This federal guidance from the Family and Youth Services Bureau encourages those receiving grants for assisting runaway and homeless youth (RHY) work closely with their State and local public health authorities on issues related to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in their organizations and communities. It then provides links to federal guidance that address: measures to address COVID-19 in the community, including at home, in childcare settings and schools, homeless centers, at work and in faith-based settings; information for higher-risk and special populations; information specifically related to domestic and international travel; and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19, including how it...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus and the Courts [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Center for State Courts. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website explains courts around the country are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in numerous ways, working to balance public health and safety with access and openness. It then provides resources, news, court orders, and webinars relating to the challenges courts face during the COVID-19 pandemic that have been compiled by the National Center for State Courts. Resources address: treatment courts and COVID-19; the use of virtual hearings; State court actions in relationship to COVID-19; creating a benchbook for preparing for a pandemic and the Texas benchbook; findings from the 2019 National Pandemic Summit; lessons learned from the 2014 Maine Ebola...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 and Child Welfare Cases. |
| Corporate Author: | American Bar Association (ABA). |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This 1-hour webinar highlights the federal government's recent guidance on emerging legal issues in child welfare cases in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is intended to help attorneys and judges apply that guidance in case-by-case decision-making on topics like visitation and family time, access to services in the case plan, due process and civil rights protections during remote court hearings, reasonable efforts findings, family reunification, termination of parental rights timelines, and other important aspects of a child welfare legal proceedings that may be affected by the pandemic. Following an introduction by Judy Perry Martinez, the President of the...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Resources and Updates [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Intended for juvenile and family court judges, this brief contains updates and resources related to COVID-19. The resources address guidelines for preventative and responsive measures to COVID-19 for youth agencies, daily life and coping during COVID-19, COVID-19 technology options, administering justice in tribal courts during the COVID-19 pandemic using virtual talking circles, the impact of COVID-19 on court operations, and dependency and State court responses on COVID-19. A 3-part webinar that will be held during April 2020 on alternative strategies that address the new and unprecedented challenges faced by juvenile drug treatment courts due to the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted. |
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| Document Title: | The Power of Connection: How Resource Families Can Support Adolescents Through COVID-19 Crisis [Webinar]. |
| Personal Author: | Ginsburg, Kenneth.,Rodriguez, Jennifer. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This 75-minute webinar is a conversation between national adolescent development expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, Co-Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Jennifer Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Youth Law Center. Dr. Ginsburg will be sharing the science behind why resource and foster families are so important to adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, and practical tips and guidance for the best ways resource families can support youth in foster care right now to weather this challenge and thrive. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Legal Tools: How to Deliver High-Quality Legal Representation in the COVID-19 Crisis [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Family Justice Initiative. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet lists legal resources that can be used to provide high-quality legal representation for families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources are listed that provide links to federal guidance that addresses: refraining from blanket orders for ceasing, suspending, or postponing court hearings and reducing or suspending family visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of technology for court hearings, federal funding for cell phones and personal protection equipment, then handling child welfare cases, and family integrity. A second list of resources provides links to sample advocacy tools for child advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and following lists provide links to...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Distancing and Interpersonal Violence: Conversation with Alumni Leaders [Youtube Video]. |
| Personal Author: | Ernico, Barbara Bushey.,Water, Kendra van de.,DiLorenzo, Paul. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Part of a series of videos from Temple University’s College of Public Health on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health services, this 36-minute video recording features panelists that discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted services relating to child abuse and domestic violence in Philadelphia. The panelists include Kendra Van De Water, the director of a program at the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia and Paul DiLorenzo, the Interim Executive Director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance. The panelists discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted family violence and how their programs are adapting to the service delivery challenges posed by...more |
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| Document Title: | Virtual Case Management Considerations and Resources for Human Services Programs. |
| Personal Author: | Waters, Annette.,Winston, Pamela.,Ghertner, Robin. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This factsheet explains that to limit viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, government and public health officials have asked the public to engage in social distancing. In response, many human services agencies are closing their offices and providing services in other ways, such as online and over the telephone. This document lays out technology and practice considerations for adopting virtual case management approaches. Key considerations include: identify appropriate technology; provide training to caseworkers and clients; and consider privacy concerns and information sharing between systems. Guidelines are discussed for each consideration and links are provided to selected resources on online telehealth resource...more |
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| Document Title: | Improving Human Services Using Virtual Technical Assistance [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains when public health emergencies occur, there is rapidly evolving information that may be confusing and lead to feelings of anxiety. It notes that knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. Resources are then listed that address how an infectious disease outbreak or pandemic might affect families both physically and emotionally, and what can be done to help families cope in times of public health emergencies. Topics addressed include: tips for helping families cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, age-related reactions to a traumatic event, skills for...more |
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| Document Title: | Plan Ahead for Disasters: Ready.gov [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Ready.gov |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage on disaster planning provides links to resources on: FEMA’s response to COVID-19 and doing business with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); the facts about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to stay safe; and a coronavirus toolkit that includes information about slowing the spread of COVID-19, public service announcements, social graphics to help educate the public, scripts, message briefs, and assets for New York State. Additional links provide information on planning for severe weather, handling tornadoes, helping families prepare for disasters, business continuity planning, making an emergency plan, emergency alerts, and preparing for flooding. |
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| Document Title: | Youth Law Center's COVID-19 Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Youth Law Center. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website includes links to resources designed to assist those advocating for youth and families that are involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided to official statements by the Youth Law Center (YLC) on advocacy efforts for children during COVID-19, emergency planning for transition age youth in foster care, emergency planning for youth in congregate care, and transformation of the California juvenile delinquency system. Links to policy recommendations are also provided for expanding services to protect older youth, an expulsion moratorium in California, a nationwide moratorium on juvenile fines and fees, a...more |
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| Document Title: | During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Telehealth Can Help Connect Home Visiting Services to Families. |
| Personal Author: | Supplee, Lauren.,Crowne, Sarah Shea. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains that as community members practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the home visiting field can no longer meet with families in person. The use of telehealth in the fields of medicine and behavioral health is then discussed and highlighted as an option for home visitors. The following research-supported technology outreach strategies are then described: video calls, texting and messaging apps, and providing online content. It notes home visitors need to provide technology support to families to troubleshoot problems, pay attention to privacy concerns during virtual visits, use equipment that allows eye contact with families to strengthen...more |
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| Document Title: | Ways to Promote Children's Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| Personal Author: | Bartlett, Jessica Dym.,Vivrette, Rebecca. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated social and economic stressors can undermine children’s development and well-being. It then highlights protective factors that can buffer children from harm and increase the chances they adapt positively to adversities such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These protective factors include: sensitive, responsive caregiving; meeting basic needs; emotional support for children; support for caregiver well-being; and social connectedness. Recommendations for parents and caregivers, communities, States, tribes, and territories are provided for promoting each of these protective factors. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | Surviving the Coronavirus Crisis: Current & Former Foster Youth Speak Out [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Chronicle of Social Change. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website features links to narratives by ten current and former foster youth on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their education or career paths. The youth discuss challenges related to foster youth living on college campuses that have closed, the resilience of foster youth, how foster youth are continuing their education, uncertainties about the future, the inequalities faced by foster youth, coping with the additional trauma of COVID-19, the longing for in-person interactions, parenting during COVID-19, and the need to appreciate life and be kind to one another. |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19: Child Welfare Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Conference of State Legislatures. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage highlights four resource guides to help State legislators address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, families, and caseworkers involved with the child welfare system. The resource guides address: COVID-19 and child welfare caseworkers, COVID-19 and congregate care facilities, COVID-19 and foster and kinship caregivers, COVID-19 and older youth in the child welfare system. A summary is provided for each resource, as well as the guidance provided to legislators, State and federal activity, State examples, and federal resources. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Resources for Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare. |
| Corporate Author: | Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. Georgetown University. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Intended for juvenile justice and child welfare professionals, this website provides links to information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are given to resources that address: the COVID-19 virus, symptoms, and prevention; media reporting on COVID-19 and its impact on child welfare and juvenile justice; the development of COVID-19 responses in State and local governments; the response to COVID-19 in jails and prisons; guidance on COVID-19 management in correction and detention facilities; the impact of COVID-19 on adolescents and their families, and the importance of positive responses from law enforcement: essential actions to protect the health and safety of youth and...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Resources. |
| Corporate Author: | Grandfamilies.org |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Intended for grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren and child welfare professionals, this webpage provides links to resources on the COVID-19 pandemic. General resources are linked that address: supporting grandfamilies through the COVID-19 crisis; keeping children health during the COVID-19 pandemic; receiving COVID-19 stimulus payments and how they impact grandfamilies; ways to promote children’s resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic; COVID-19 and child welfare cases; virtual visitation resources; and talking to children about the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional links are provided to resources that address legal issues, including guidance on conducting effective remote hearings in child welfare cases, and practice tips for...more |
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| Document Title: | Podcast: Family Voices on COVID-19 Crisis Impact & Resources. |
| Corporate Author: | Family Voices United. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This 1-hour, 5-minutes, podcast shares the perspectives of Family Voices United members on how the current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the everyday lives of families and constituents connected to the child welfare system. Constituents of Family Voices United explain the current pandemic is having a huge impact on their lives and the well-being of their families. They describe their immediate concerns during the current crisis, what resources they are accessing, desired support and communications from child welfare leaders, and the importance of constituent engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast also features the perspectives of organizations that support the constituents, including...more |
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| Document Title: | Family Support on the Frontlines of the Pandemic [Webpage]. |
| Personal Author: | Russo, Andrew. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains the efforts of the federally funded Family Resource Centers (FRCs) to continue to support and strengthen families during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes there are more than 3,000 FRCs in 30 States and the District of Columbia that work with more than 2 million people annually. The types of services FRCs provide are described and include parenting support, helping families to build protective factors, connecting families to resources, and developing community leadership. These services have resulted in reducing child abuse, increasing families economic self-sufficiency, and improving children’s educational success. Specific strategies FRCs are using to help parents and...more |
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| Document Title: | The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Emergency: Information and Assistance for Young People In and From Foster Care [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Foster Club. |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the COVID-19 is creating challenges on young people who experienced (or are experiencing) foster care, especially for those without family support. A list of 10 resources is provided foster youth and alumni. The resources address COVID-19 symptoms and guidelines for prevention, moving support for displaced students, accessing free laptops, support for displaced college students, COVID-19 resources in Oregon, free cell phones, Florida resources on finances, free legal answers from the American Bar Association, and COVID-19 and family law issues. Additional lists are provided of two public policy resources, and three resources for child welfare professionals, foster parents, and...more |
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| Document Title: | FamilyFirstAct.org: Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | FamilyFirstAct.org |
| Abstract: | This website include resources on COVID-19 from Family First Act partner. Resources address , COVID-19 resources and updates from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; guidance from the Administration for Children and Families on the impact of COVID-19 on grantees; COVID-19 resources from the U.S. Children’s Bureau; guidance on flexible convening of court hearings during COVID-19; findings from a survey of foster care alumni during the COVID-19 pandemic; the response from State judicial systems during the COVID-19 pandemic; State actions related to COVID-19; actions State governors are taking during COVID-19 and additional resources for governors; information and assistance...more |
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| Document Title: | Virtual Town Hall for Older Foster Youth [Youtube video]. |
| Personal Author: | Milner, Jerry.,Cancel, Sixto.,Nitza, Marina.,Rey, Enid. |
| Abstract: | On March 19, 2020, the United States Children’s Bureau and Think of Us hosted a Virtual Town Hall for Older Foster Youth. In this 50-minute Town Hall, Dr. Jerry Milner, the Acting Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families, addressed how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting older foster youth and answered questions from States. Findings indicate youth are front-and-center to the response during this time, local communities and States are best equipped to identify emerging issues and potential solutions, and overcoming the challenges will take collective effort, and youth and staff at all levels--local, State, and federal—need to work together...more |
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