Below are resources, videos, social stories and more for our families to help navigate this unprecedented time.
听Articles and News:
- Positive News听from All Around the World –听
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child –听
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,听Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children –听
- Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19 –听
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks –听
- National Association of School Psychologists, Talking to Children 91精选 COVID-19: A Parent Resource听–听
- Working at home during the coronavirus crisis with kids underfoot? Here are 9 ways to cope
- Video –听
- Very child-friendly way to speak about COVID-19 written by Deborah Farmer Kris, a writer, teacher, parent educator, and school administrator –听
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak听–听
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks听–听
- How To Cope With Sheltering in Place听–听
Videos:
- Child Mind Institute Video (2-mins), Stay Active听–听
- Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities听 (3-minute video),听Coronavirus Tips for Staying Healthy听–听
- Stephen Curry, NBA Superstar, is joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to听talk all about COVID-19听–听
Social Story:
- Social Story offered by Jefferson听And related pdf:
Fun Games and Apps for your Child:
- Free access to BrainPOP鈥檚 website. 鈥淐ontinue learning at home with BrainPOP’s entertaining and rigorous resources, and keep your children engaged and on-track.鈥 – BrainPOP –听
- There is an app named Houseparty that allows you to play games with a number of people on your phone. Read more about Houseparty –听
- Free Access to Calm App Resources (meditations, music, and etc.) –听
- 14-Day Free Trial to Glo (Yoga App) –听
Mental Health:
- Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
- Learn about a disasters鈥 potential to cause psychological stress, warning signs of distress, and tips for coping. Also offering assistance, through texting or calling, in helping us through this moment. –听听
Additional Resources:
- What to do if you can鈥檛 make rent or mortgage payments –听
- Rental Assistance
- Utility Assistance: If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, contact your service provider right away. Many utility service providers offer emergency assistance programs.
- Pennsylvania Utility Commission听–听
- Information from the Federal Government –听
- 2-1-1 United Way utility assistance resources in PA:
- Electric Service Payment Assistance听–听
- Gas Service Payment Assistance听–听
- Utility Assistance听–听
- Water Services Payment Assistance听–听