We know this pandemic is impacting families, caregivers, and communities in unprecedented ways.  

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As you work to adjust to new challenges and routines, we hope the resources below will be helpful in supporting your children, yourselves, and your families in the coming weeks.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

• Ohio Department of Health: Resources for Economic Support

• Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

• How to apply for unemployment benefits online in Ohio (video)

• Ohio Benefits

• F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan

 

UTILITIES​

• How utility, phone and internet companies are giving consumers a break during coronavirus pandemic (note: if your utility company is not listed, check with them directly to learn more about their COVID-19 response)

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FOOD

• How to get food assistance, unemployment benefits 

• Supporting Whole-Child Nutrition – School Meal Locator by the Ohio Department of Education 

• Food Bank Finder

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ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

• PBS Early Childhood Lesson Plans

• Enroll in the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library 

• DayByDayOhio Family Literacy Calendar

• Reach Out & Read Resources for Families

• Sesame Street

• PBS Kids

• INFOhio Ages 3-5 Resources & Activities

• Sign up for PBS KIDS Daily newsletter for daily activities

• Virtual Exhibits for Online Learning and Fun

• 30 Great Educational Netflix Shows 

• Scholastic Learn at Home

• The Cleveland Orchestra Music Explorers Episodes 

• Story Online with Your Favorite Celebrities

• Get moving with GoNoodle videos 

• 10 Prop Box Ideas: Mini Learning Centers at Home 

• At-Home Activity Guide

• Yoga for Children with Cosmic Kids Yoga

• Coronavirus Resources for Educators and Parents

• 4 Easy Activities to Support Learning While Your Child is at Home

• Use This Daily Schedule to Keep Children at Home Engaged

• Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19

• Conscious Discipline Resources for Families and Educators

• WideOpenSchool (free educational program)

• Ohio Department of Health: Learning at Home for All Ages

• Early Childhood & COVID-19 Curated Support for Unprecedented Times

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MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING

• How to Protect Your Mental Health During a Quarantine 

• Answering Your Young Child’s Questions About Coronavirus 

• Parenting During Coronavirus: You Are Enough 

• Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care

• How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health

• Child Mind Institute: Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

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INFORMATION ON COVID-19

• Tips for Families: Coronavirus 

• Information on COVID-19 from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter

• Novel Coronavirus “COVID-19”: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women

• Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19): What You Need to Know About its Impact on Moms and Babies 

• COVID-19 Factsheet for Pregnant and New Mothers 

• Coronavirus Resources and Information - Institute for Childhood Preparedness

• CDC Guidelines on Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

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Questions? 

Call 1-833-4ASKODH