RESILIENCE-19 ResourcesDuring these unprecedented times while communities are coming together to meet the challenges of COVID-19 AEYC is here to help. Please visit the links below for information about business and financial help, training opportunities, and activities to do with the children in your life. Please email any suggested content to nlove@aeyc-sea.org. Wishing you all safety and health. 💕
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thread Coronavirus Child Care Resources -visit this site to stay updated about news and resources for your child care business. You can sign up for legislative alerts, the thread newsletter and much more!
State of Alaska COVID Mandate 016 regarding Child Care and Day Camps -Please be sure to read the guidelines as you prepare to reopn your facility. Sesame Street in Communities launched a new project all about COVID-19. At this site you can sign up for their newsletter and get hot tips about comforting each other, taking care of yourself, creating new routines, and talking with your child about Covid-19. Keeping Safe
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CDC Resources on Coronavirus/Covid-19 Unemployment Insurance Those who need to apply for unemployment benefits can do so by visiting my.alaska.gov or by calling a regional office.
Information from the State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services about impacts on programs for those serving families with young children: A variety of Early childhood related Federal Agencies and Programs with links to resources about services (including child care, child welfare, head start) as well as flexibilities and guidance for programs amidst the COVID (This page will continue to be updated) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/coronavirus Specific information about TANF Specific Head Start Resources Early Intervention Part C Resources Food Programs and Child Nutrition Resources and related administrative ease during Coronavirus https://www.usa.gov/food-help https://www.fns.usda.gov/news-item/usda-021520 and https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19 Maternal and Child Health Bureau and HRSA Resources The United Way Community Response and Recovery Fund: United Way’s 211 number connects people affected by COVID-19 with food, housing, utility, and health care resources. Broader resources to help families, caregivers and children: The Fourth Trimester project provides a great resource for new parents and includes information about COVID-19 and also how the new guidelines for staying safe may be impacting new mothers. https://newmomhealth.com/coronavirus-for-new-moms https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3291-coronavirus-resources-for-early-childhood-professionals https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/emergency/index.html https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/mental-health/article/mental-health-resources-support-response-recovery The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. |
Sesame Street in Communities launched a new project all about COVID-19. At this site you can sign up for their newsletter and get hot tips about comforting each other, taking care of yourself, creating new routines, and talking with your child about Covid-19.
Handling Stress Erikson Institute's Early Childhood Experts Share 10 Tips for Children & Families Navigating the COVID-19 Outbreak Alaska Children’s Trust is launching #Resilient19 with the goal of sharing knowledge, skills, support and resources to help build resilience to overcome these challenging times. Please join us in spreading the word and help Alaskans build resilience by;
Unemployment Those who need to apply for unemployment benefits can do so by visiting my.alaska.gov or by calling a regional office.
Activities for Children
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is updating its coronavirus information every day. Please stay informed by visiting coronavirus.alaska.gov. Read the entire blog on the Play Every Day website. Play Every Day is a campaign with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to help Alaska children grow up at a healthy weight and encourage families to be physically active and choose healthy drinks. For more information, visit www.playeveryday.alaska.gov. |
Check out these helpful tip sheets that you can download and print or just peruse at your leisure. They include mindfulness moments, activities, self-care tips.
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Resources for Providers, Families, and Policy Makers from zerotothree.org
Zerotothree invites you to participate in their upcoming virtual events and visit the online resource centers they developed and are updating regularly:
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