Hampton Roads Resources:
For Families:
Racial Equality
- Juneteenth or June 19th is a day to both celebrate African American freedom and emphasize education and achievement.
- Racial Stress and Self-Care: Parent Tip Tool – American Psychological Association
- Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five – Zero to Three
- Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News – Child Mind Institute
- Children, Families, and Youth Development – Racial Equity Tools
- How to talk to your children about protests and racism – CNN
- How to talk to kids about race, privilege amid George Floyd protests – Good Morning America
- 33 Books Featuring Black Heroes and Characters That Every Kid Should Read – The Everymom
- 30 books to help you talk to your kids about racism – Today’s Parent
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup – Pretty Good (Thank you to Child Health Partnership in Charlottesville for sharing this one!)
- Exploring how Parent-Child Conversations about Race Influence Children’s implicit Biases
COVID-19 Support
- COVID-19 TANF Crisis Assistance Program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) – Application for one-time assistance of up to $500 for families and additional assistance for families not currently receiving ongoing TANF assistance.
- Childcare Aware: State by State Resources– Child Care Referral and Resources: 1-866-KIDS-TLC
- Information for families on Child Care provider health and safety protocol
- Searchable map of open child care centers and nearby hospitals throughout Virginia (type in your city in search box)
- Resources 757.org – A directory of resources for residents of Greater Hampton Roads and COVID-19 Assistance
- GHR Connects– Statewide COVID-19 data and local food distribution sites
- Meals4Kids-Interactive map from USDA locating food programs for families nationwide.
- Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore- Information about donations and distribution updates
- Text 877-877 and type FOOD or COMIDA for distribution information
- The Up Center is providing counseling and support via telehealth for all ages Health Care Toolbox: Addressing the psychological and emotional impact of the COVID 19 pandemic for children and families
- YMCA of South Hampton Roads– COVID-19 Information site with drop-off and distribution points in partnership with the Foodbank
- United Way of South Hampton Roads: Coronavirus Response Hotline A hotline to allow anyone to enter into our coordinated network of resources (via the Unite Us platform) so that we can connect individuals to more easily access resources including housing, utility assistance, food, and mental health counseling. The number is (757) 858-7777
- Corona Aid 757– Neighbor to neighbor mutual aid site for those seeking assistance with basic needs or those willing to volunteer
- FREE online Maternity and Childbirth Education classes
Local Resources Child Care Professionals:
Racial Equality
- Early Childhood Education Racial Inequity Resources
- The impact of racism on child and adolescent health, American Academy of Pediatrics
- A Teaching Tolerance Guide, www.tolerance.org
COVID-19 Support
- Please visit the Early Education Business Consultants website to watch webinars related to grant and loan opportunities to support you and your business here in Hampton Roads
- CARES Act April 15 letter (Coronavirus Act, Relief, and Economic Security Act)
- Hampton Roads Community Foundation and the United Way of South Hampton Roads partner on RFP to support non-profit agencies with adapting and responding to urgent and essential needs of people who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Childcare Aware: State by State Resources— LOCAL Child Care Referral and Resources: 1-866-KIDS-TLC
- Hampton Roads Directors ECE Business Group: Join this local Facebook group for up-to-date business guidance, policy, procedures and peer support
- CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON LIFTING FOOD RESTRICTIONS
City Specific Resources & Information:
- City of Chesapeake / Chesapeake Public Schools
- City of Norfolk / Norfolk Public Schools
- City of Portsmouth / Portsmouth Public Schools
- City of Suffolk / Suffolk Public Schools
- City of Virginia Beach / Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Child Care Provider Guidance:
- A Guide for Virginia Child Care Providers to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis- Everything you need in one place! Developed by Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
- Virginia Department of Social Services: IMPORTANT EMERGENCY CHILD CARE INFO
- Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care during Statewide School Closure- March 31st update
- VDSS Hotline for questions, resources etc. 1-800-543-7545
- For specific questions related to subsidy child care please email: vendor.services@DSS.Virginia.gov
- Source for Learning– COVID-19 Crisis Resources for Early Childhood Educators (including education tools and financial assistance resources)
- Child Care VA: Federal/State Guidance/ Health Guidance/ Resources
- Coronavirus News & Resources for Child Care Professionals, Families and Policymakers from Child Care Aware of America
- Mental Health Resources and More from the National Institute of Children’s Health
- Coronavirus Resources for Childcare Providers from Zero to Three
- CDC Guidance for Preschools
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Support for Young Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood LOADS of teacher and parent resources
Resources for Home Visiting & Health Care Professionals:
- Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting– BRAND NEW!
- FREE online Maternity and Childbirth Education classes
- Relaxed HIPPA Guidance for Telehealth
- Medicaid adds unlimited minutes to their cell phones through May
- Comcast offers free Xfinity WiFi nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Telehealth policy changes, information and technical assistance for providers
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists/Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine:
- Baby Center: Coronavirus (COVID-19) pregnancy FAQs: Medical experts answer your questions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine– Publications and guidelines
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: ABM Statement on Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Health Care Toolbox: Addressing the psychological and emotional impact of the COVID 19 pandemic for health care providers
Activities and Guidance for Children:
Racial Equality
- Children’s Books about Diversity & Equality, Imagine Forest.com
- 31 Children’s Books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance, embracerace.org
COVID-19 Support
- Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) Practical Parenting During COVID-19 CHKD Online Parent Workshops and Webinars
- My Active Child: Virtual and online events for families and children
- Sesame Street: Caring For Each Other & Health Emergencies– new topic pages created especially with parents and caregivers helping children cope with COVID-19
- Child Trends provides resources for supporting children’s emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Child Mind Institute– Helping families and children cope with the crisis.
- Virginia Medicaid is working to support its families to fight COVID-19
- Military Child Education Coalition– Webinars to support military families
- Finding the Right Words– How to talk with children about the virus
- Storyline Online is an awesome website with endless children’s books read aloud by well-known personalities
Quick and Easy Activities:
- Edible Playdough – Be sure to wash your hands before assembly!
- Blast into fun during lockdown with cardboard tube spaceships
- An easy nature color hunt for stir-crazy kids
- Spread some joy with rainbow suncatchers
General Information about COVID-19:
- World Health Organization
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Virginia Department of Health
- Fact Sheets on COVID-19 in 35 languages: for pregnant women and for children ages 0-18 years
National Resources:
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs):
- Managing Healthcare Workers’ Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
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