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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created some .
There are a number of resources to help children understand coronavirus:
NPR published "," a comic exploring the new coronavirus, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
This article from PBS Kids that provides tips about .
Sesame Street created a guide on , and has printable coloring pages that teaches children how to .
"" is a kit that provides activities to help answer your little kids' questions about coronavirus.
To learn how to set up at-home learning and use grade-based resources, check out this by GreatSchools.org, which is also available in and is continually updated. The Colorado Child Welfare Training System has also created an to help people set up online learning environments.
Additionally, there are a number of online education resources available to parents and caregivers:
has provided an abundance of resources for parents and all ages.
updates new information, resources, and online learning tools for families during the coronavirus.
provides a free collection of online learning resources for kids from K-12, including offline activities as well as bilingual and English-language learner resources.
provides a list of 50 indoor activities to do as a family.
is an active spreadsheet with a variety of K-12 resources offering free subscriptions and more.
is a free online resource for kids and families. They offer yoga, mindfulness videos, daily activities, and more to do at home.
If you have or subscription, they have some useful educational content as well.
Child trauma experts from the Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts provided some .
Develop a family media agreement () before conflict arises, addressing issues like screen time, permissible online activities, and digital monitoring.
You can also watch this short “” video by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication.
Lastly, you can see this guide on "" by Teach.com.
You should check if you're eligible and apply for to get biweekly cash assistance for a limited time. This program is funded by the federal government but administered through your state.
Special supplemental nutrition program is a nutritional supplement program that provides families with nutritious foods as well as nutrition counseling. has guidance on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and state WIC office contact information.
For childcare, offers a national map that provides updated information about childcare programs in your state as well as resources available during COVID-19.
For diapers and other basic necessities, the helps families in need identify local resources to help provide diapers and other basic necessities in your community. Available in 24/7 by calling 2-1-1 or visit .
The American Academy of Pediatrics is providing .
HealthyChildren.org provides .
provided by the Annie E Casey Foundation help young parents cope during the pandemic.
You can also see these by Prevent Child Abuse America.
has provided safety precaution guidance and up to date information for pregnant, breastfeeding, or people caring for young children.
can educate you on the journey of pregnancy and your infants journey, as well as keep up with reminders for your child's needs, including, for example, keeping track of your child's vaccination schedule.
are apps that make the co-parenting process easier and manageable. Some apps will help improve communication, scheduling, and expenses. Other apps even allow you to add an account for your child, so that their voice and opinion can be accounted for.
With COVID-19, in-person visits have been halted across the country in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease and to prevent the defection of foster parents who fear coronavirus infections coming back with foster children from visits with their birth parents. Talk to your social worker and advocate for yourself to be able to stay in touch with your family and siblings if you want to. Ask for the possibility to do video chats. If you don't have a smartphone and a data plan, ask for a phone call, or to be able to temporarily use your foster family's devices (if they have them). Know that the federal government that monthly mandatory home visits for children in foster care can be moved to videoconferencing, although departments should follow their own state's protocols.
In some states, , it's recommended that families don't just communicate via phone call or email, but also stay in touch “at a minimum by mailing pictures, drawings or letter writing.” , they suggest a variety of activities like "reading to each other; scavenger hunts [where] siblings can create a list, go find the items and share pictures or show each other all the items they found; art projects-painting, drawing and coloring together."
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