March 30, 2020
SCAN continues to gather valuable resources available for children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you know of an additional resource we should include, please send an email with details to [email protected].
GENERAL SUPPORT
2-1-1 Virginia is a free service that can help you find the resources you need. Dial 2-1-1.
The CDC’s COVID-19 Support for Parents
City of Alexandria’s COVID-19 Wellness Resource Guide
Arlington County’s COVID-19 Updates
Fairfax County’s COVID-19 Assistance from a Distance
Loudoun County’s COVID-19 Updates
Loudoun Human Services Network – COVID-19 Resources and Service Updates
Loudoun Cares COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities and Needs
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties – Community Emergency Relief Fund
Loudoun County Needs Assistance
COVID19 Resources for Survivors and Service Providers from Futures Without Violence
Prince William County’s COVID-19 Information
“Prepare for Coronavirus” Tips from KidsHealth
Helping Children Cope with Coronavirus from MaryBridge
Arlington Thrive — Emergency Support
Find Help (Food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic)
APS WhatsApp en Español — email [email protected] with the name, school and cell phone number of the person to be added. Connecting Arlington Spanish Speaking Parent Leaders.
Public Health Degrees (2U Inc.) – Learning About the Coronavirus: Resources for Children and Families
DIGITAL ACCESS
AT&T new “Temporary Relief” prepaid plans:
https://about.att.com/newsroom/2020/covid_19_att_prepaid.html
Other AT&T COVID-19 information:
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Comcast is now providing free “Internet Essentials” service to low-income families for 60-days. Sign-up is available online here: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The ChildMind Institue is providing:
- Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians (10am and 4.30pm)
- Remote evaluations and telemedicine
- Phone consultations for follow-up about Facebook Live events and other questions about the best way to manage kids at home
- Daily tips for parenting during the crisis, via email
Learn more here.
City of Alexandria’s Coping with COVID-19 Fear and Uncertainty
Arlington County’s COVID-19 Mental Wellness Resources
ChildTrend’s Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fairfax Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) offers MyStrength web and mobile tools to help parents with self care, wellbeing and more. Visit www.mystrength.com and use the access code CSBCommunity.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus
PBS’s “How You and Your Child Can De-Stress During Coronavirus”
Prince William County’s “Manage Anxiety & Stress” during COVID-19
Loudoun County Public Schools Mental Health & Wellness Resources and Student & Family Services
- Resources for Families – https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/resourcesforfamilies/home
Fairfax County Public Schools – Stay Informed – Updates on Distance Learning Plan and COVID-19
FOOD ACCESS
Alexandria City Public Schools
Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, Alexandria City Public Schools will be providing emergency meals at no cost for any child under 18 and any family who needs it.
There are two ways to access food while schools are closed: Individual Meals to Go and Family Meal Packs.
Learn more: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/domain/1444
Beginning Mon, March 16, APS will provide free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches at two school sites – Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road) and Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School (3500 S. 23rd Street). Meals will be set up on a table outside the building for distribution from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Learn more: https://www.apsva.us/…/aps-to-provide-free-grab-and-go-bre…/
Fairfax County Public Schools will be providing emergency grab and go lunches at no cost for students at five sites on Monday, March 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m..
School-age students are welcome to come to any of the five sites to pick up a lunch during that time period. All meals are available at no cost to children 18 years and under. Adult lunches are available for purchase for $2.
Learn more: https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
Loudoun County School Nutrition Services (SNS) is expanding and extending free meal service in our school communities from March 16 to March 20 and March 23 to March 27 at schools and other designated locations. Please note, there will be no weekend service.
As a reminder, school-based meal service will be provided from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals will be available at each school and students will be allowed to receive two meals daily (a breakfast and a lunch) and can choose to take both meals simultaneously.
Learn more:
https://www.lcps.org/…/Maps%20for%20Expanded%20LCPS%20Meal%…
Mobile Hope (Loudoun)
Food & Hygiene Supplies will be available from Mobile Hope’s “Listen for the Honk” Program. Come to the bus for food, hygiene items, and diapers.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/mobilehope/posts/2763155263740049
Effective Monday, March 23rd, Loudoun Hunger Relief is by appointment only. Details are posted here: www.loudounhunger.org
Tree of Life is offering food delivery and to go meals. Details here: http://tolministries.org/
Loudoun County Health and Human Services (Coordinated Entry System)
If an adult age 60 or older is in need of food, please have them call the Information and Referral Line – (703) 777-0420.
Prince William County Public Schools
To-go meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 present at the time of service, without charge, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service.
Service Times: Monday- Friday* 9-10 a.m.
Service Style: To-go Meals served at the front door of each location
Meal Types: Packaged breakfast and lunch will be served at the same time
Learn more: https://www.pwcs.edu/…/to-go_meals_available_free_during_cl…
Salvation Army provides curbside groceries in Fairfax County – Learn more
Free meals and Groceries
During this difficult time so many families are suffering as COVID19 has impacted daily wagers and people who live their lives pay check to pay check. The Pakistani community has come forward to help those in need.
If you are going through a difficult time, you can go to one of these places for free meals and grocery.
For free meals:
Lakshmi Chowk Restaurant
21770 Beaumeade Circle, #110,
Ashburn, Virginia-20147
Tel: 703-443-4838
Mehran Restaurant
23070 Oakgrove Road,
Sterling, Virginia-20166
Tel: 703-787-8888
Sapphire Tyson’s Restaurant
8201 Greensboro Drive, Unit # 109,
Tysons, Virginia-22102
Tel: 703-288-3232
For free groceries on Thursday and Saturday:
Des Pardes Restaurant
6550 Backlick Road,
Springfield, VA-22150
Tel: 703-928-5568
202-257-4203
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
Free Online Reading Resources:
www.abcmouse.com (SCHOOL7771 for free subscription)
www.thespanishexperiment.com (children’s stories in Spanish)
https://akidsbookabout.com/ (FREE e-book to read with a child to talk about corona virus.)
https://library.arlingtonva.us/— The library has changed its main page to focus on our electronic resources for the public. You do need to have a library card to use many of them, but we’re encouraging people to get online cards.
Free Online Math & Science Resources:
www.leftbraincraftbrain.com (STEAM project ideas for kids)
Schoolhouse Rock videos on YouTube
Videos to Keep Kids Active & Engaged:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://freedomhomeschooling.com/virtual-field-trips/
Other Ideas:
- Indoor or outdoor scavenger hunts
- Make an apple volcano using a cored apple, baking soda, and vinegar (Pinterest)
- Activity worksheets on www.education.com
- Write letters to friends and family
- www.entertainkidsonadime.com (100 activities to do at home with kids)
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams on You Tube. Start here!
Help for Parents who have to print items from home:
IMPEL is offering parents who can’t print children’s assignments help to convert files to easier formats. Teachers can also get support on how to make distance learning more feasible for families. Email [email protected] or call 202-644-6812. In the subject line please have students include the term CONVERT. We will try to turn things around same day or within 24 hours. Please let the parents and students know this is a FREE service we are offering. My team and I are happy to volunteer our time to help students convert ANY document so that they can complete the assignments at home and email them back without having to print anything.
LCPS Online Resource:
https://www.lcps.org/ContinuityOfEducation
SUPPORT FOR TEENS
Formed Families Forward Stronger Together peer groups for youth and young adults age 14-22, and for parents and caregivers VIRTUALLY. Regular members of the groups have been sent the log-in information. New participants can register at our regular Eventbrite site HERE. Log in information will be sent to new registrants before the next session.
FAITH-BASED RESOURCES
Catholic Charities
Emergency Assistance: The Emergency Assistance program to assist those who are experiencing a one-time financial crisis. https://www.ccda.net/need-help/rent,-utility-assistance,-and-basic-household-needs/ Please email for help and we will call you back. Include your name, telephone number, and location (City/Country);
Christ House (Alexandria) — [email protected]
Leesburg Regional Office — [email protected]
Loaves & Fishes (Front Royal) — [email protected]
Christ House Evening Meal: We are serving meals-to-go only at our evening meal.
St. Lucy Food Project pantries, including Christ House in Alexandria, Loaves and Fishes in Front Royal, and the Leesburg Regional Office. Food bags are being distributed to clients. Social distancing is being employed for clients waiting in line.
FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS
- Trauma Informed Resilient Schools online training for free ($199 value) with the code TRAUMAINFORMED: https://store.starr.org/…/view/trauma-informed-resilient-sc…
- Gina White from Mindful Junkie is hosting brief (5-10 minute) mindful meditations daily at 11am and 4pm here: https://zoom.us/j/688719780.
- Stewards of Children® from Darkness to Light online at no cost by using the code FLIPTHESWITCH at: www.fliptheswitchcampaign.org.
- The Brain Story Certification: https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training
20 modules containing short videos and light reading, estimated to take approx. 30hrs.
Do you have a resource to add to this list? Please send an email to [email protected]!