• Guidelines on how to talk to children about COVID-19
  • From the National Association of School Psychologists
• Advice on how to talk to your children about COVID-19
  •  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s general principles for talking to children 
• WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families
  • Caring for Your Family During COVID-19 
• WA State Department of Health Guidance (PDF)
  
  • Pregnancy, Birth, and Caring for Your Baby with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

Vaccinations

• Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Vaccinated! (PDF)

Zero to Three

• Tips for Families: Coronavirus

Breastfeeding Resources

• Department of Health recommendation on COVID-19 and breastfeeding (PDF)

Childcare Resources

• Updated COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations: Implications for child care
• WA State Department of Health Childcare Resources & Recommendations

CTF Alliance (Children’s Trust Fund Alliance)

• For 30 years, the Alliance has been a national leader in strengthening families and working across the social ecology to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our collective goal is for children to be safe, healthy and raised in nurturing families and communities.
  • https://ctfalliance.org/

Learning at Home

• Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics: Kids’ Zone
• Department of Energy: Games and Activities; Virtual Field Trips to National Energy Labs
• Environmental Protection Agency: Games, Quizzes, and Videos about the Environment
• The Library of Congress: Presentations and Activities to Help Students Learn about History
• NASA: Interactive Lessons about Space, Earth, Solar System and Universe; Lessons from Astronauts about Living in Space; STEM Activities for Students of All Ages
• The Kennedy Center: Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems; Tour the Kennedy Center with The Pigeon
• The Smithsonian: Free Smithsonian STEM Games and Simulations; Meet the Animals of the National Zoo; 3D Exhibits and Virtual Tours; Smithsonian Magazine Ten Museums You Can Virtually Visit; The Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour; Digital Smithsonian American Art Museum; Distance Learning Resources
• NOAA: Use Real-Time Ocean Data to Explore the Environment
• USGS: Learn from Home About Physical science, Geography and Maps

Port Townsend School District Family Emergency Needs Survey

• We are aware that many of our families have had unexpected changes to their income and employment status due to the current crisis. We know many families now have needs for assistance to meet basic needs. The school district is working closely with many community agencies to provide additional support as we are able. This survey will help us learn about family needs and we will meet as many requests as possible, but we may not be able to meet all needs. Each family with emergency needs only needs to complete this survey once.
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFQGk21v3qYT4LXRyQB-4koX_yUhfhZMod5nmoWv_iI364cQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3sYZoHu6FyoBwPAtKOyhHBcSxpNkl_hJzlUdM6q447lldsbFO6MvfWRFQ

Basic Needs

WIC: Supplemental Nutrition Program  Income eligible pregnant/breastfeeding.postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 years old, can apply for food benefits via phone. During this difficult time, more families are becoming income eligible and may find this a useful resource for supplemental food, breastfeeding support and health referrals. All services provided by phone, by appointment. Call 360-385-9400 for an appointment. 

Jumping Mouse

Resources for Children and Families Regarding COVID-19 https://jumpingmouse.org/resources-for-children-and-families-due-to-covid-19/