​The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department (YSD) recently held a department-wide virtual meeting via Zoom Video in an effort to show support, share ideas, and stay connected during the coronavirus crisis.

The meeting opened with employees taking turns asking one another three questions: How are you feeling today? What is your goal for today? Who can you ask for help?

Youth Services Director Tammy K. Fields shared a quote from author Amit Ray: "The greatest compassion is the prevention of human suffering through patience, alertness, courage and kindness."

Fields then led a discussion on COVID-19 updates, continuing operations during the pandemic including the Summer Food Service Program's pre-summer feeding, Residential Treatment and Family Counseling's telemental health services, and updates on the annual employee retreat.

Employees had an open discussion about how YSD can remain a reliable resource for youth and families within Palm Beach County. The virtual meeting concluded as employees held up gratitude signs sharing what they were each thankful for.