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"My school switched to remote learning but I don't have a laptop."

How can I get a laptop to do my school work online?

You can request a laptop for remote learning from . Please note that you must currently be enrolled in school and have a contact name and phone number or email for a case worker who can verify your time in care.

Depending on where you live, you may have access to additional resources:

  • If you live in California, are enrolled in school (middle school, high school, or college), and you are a current or former foster youth, may be able to help you with a smartphone, hotspot, or computer to access your classes. If you live outside of California, they may be able to help too.

  • If you live in New York, the is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students.

  • Check with your local and state educational systems to see what technology and internet access they are providing their students. Many school districts have begun distributing laptops (here are two examples in and ). For instance, the Mesa Public School District (the largest school district in Arizona) is .

How can I get access to the tools I need to do my schoolwork?

  • For software, students can now use for Windows, Mac and Linux free of charge.

  • For books and research material, the is collecting a list of research materials and books that are publicly available to access for free during the coronavirus as students can no longer access libraries.

  • You can also borrow and read e-books and audio books from your local library for free through the .

  • The Colorado Child Welfare Training System has created an to help people set up online learning environments.

"I cannot afford to buy access to the internet."

Are there free internet options available to me?

  • A couple of options are available for free/low cost cell phones and plans:

Missing a resource?

A number of companies are making their WiFi hotspots available for free: , , .

You may qualify for two months of free Internet with , , or .

Some providers are also increasing the data allowance, at no extra charge, for cell data and internet: , .

More resources for free or affordable internet can be found .

To qualify for Comcast's , you must be eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Medicaid, or SNAP.

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