ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened risk factors in vulnerable families. Historically, faith communities have provided support crises but may lack clear direction on how to best aid during the pandemic. The current study provides data-informed recommendations for faith communities to support vulnerable families during the pandemic. Eighty-seven non-government organizations serving 454,637 vulnerable families completed a questionnaire. Results examined (1) the needs of families and NGOs during the pandemic and (2) opportunities for faith communities to engage this population. Data revealed areas of need were material support, spiritual nurture, funding, and disseminating information. Based on these findings, seven recommendations were made.

摘要

COVID-19 大流行加剧了弱势家庭的风险因素。从历史上看，信仰社区提供了支持危机，但可能缺乏关于如何在大流行期间提供最佳援助的明确方向。当前的研究为信仰社区提供了基于数据的建议，以在大流行期间支持弱势家庭。为 454,637 个弱势家庭提供服务的 87 个非政府组织完成了一份问卷。结果检查了 (1) 大流行期间家庭和非政府组织的需求，以及 (2) 信仰社区与该人群接触的机会。数据显示需要的领域是物质支持、精神培育、资金和传播信息。基于这些发现，提出了七项建议。