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COVID-19 Policy

As always, the safety of our youth, staff, and community is our first priority. After careful consideration, we have implemented the following measures to promote the health and wellbeing of attendees and staff:

  • We will continue to offer remote participation opportunities for participants throughout our fall Sleep Out season. 
  • For the 2021 Sleep Out, we will also offer the opportunity to participate in Sleep Out in person.
  • To attend the Sleep Out in-person, participants and staff will be required to show proof of vaccination.
  • The in-person portion of the Sleep Out will be held with access to clean, indoor bathrooms. Sleepers will be asked to take a temperature, wear masks, and distance themselves from each other when indoors; handwashing stations will also be accessible. 
  • While outdoors, Sleepers will be asked to respect social distancing guidelines and/or wear a mask when interacting with other Sleepers or staff. Sleep spaces will be marked in advance to ensure Sleepers have a safe distance from each other. 
  • We respectfully ask that Sleepers who are experiencing cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms or have recently interacted with someone who has tested positive for COVID participate virtually. 

These policies were determined in accordance with federal and CDC guidelines. Covenant House leadership also considered feedback from essential staff at the front-lines of the pandemic and our Sleeper community. 

 

If Sleepers are not able or willing to adhere to the policies outlined above for in-person participation, we are excited to offer virtual participation options to ensure a meaningful Sleep Out experience from home or a location of your choosing. 

 

As the situation evolves, so will our approach to keeping our community safe. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as we manage this, and your commitment to the fundamental purpose of Sleep Out: to provide every young person with a safe place to sleep.