The Lincoln County Resource Board is one of five local taxing
authorities providing children services, responded with
information to help children cope with the Sandy Hook tragedy.
“The devastating tragedy last week at Sandy Hook Elementary
School will never be fully understood,” said Becky Hoskins,
executive director of the Resource Board in commenting on the
joint release with the other agencies. But what should the
response here in the St. Louis region be in the aftermath of
this horrific incident? The release said; As five of the
region’s local taxing authorities for children’s services, we
exist to expand mental health services and improve access to
mental health services that benefit children in each of our
jurisdictions. Here are some strategies that we suggest for
coping with the Sandy Hook incident: • Pay special attention to
your children as they process this incident … they may need your
reassurance, a listening ear or other avenues to express their
feelings. • Limit the time you allow your childre