8 Apr 2020

At-Home Resources for Families

Texas Youth Helpline is for all family members

The Texas Youth Helpline provides prevention services to youth, parents, siblings and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are on call to provide guidance on youth-related concerns, referral information or simply listen.

Employment affected by COVID-19

If your employment has been affected by the coronavirus, apply for benefits online at the Texas Workforce Commission or by calling TWC’s Tele-Center at (800) 939-6631 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

Article: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

David Kessler, the world’s foremost expert on grief, shares his thoughts on why it’s important to acknowledge the grief you may be feeling during the COVID-19 outbreak, how to manage it, and how he believes we will find meaning in it.

Parenting Resources

Resources for Kids at Home

Working from home with kids may feel unsustainable. Here are some resources to ease the burden.

Minecraft Marketplace Offering New Programs for Kids

Twelve free educational programs are launching through the Minecraft Marketplace. Topics include:

  • A NASA-approved, student-built project that invites students to tour the International Space Station, complete with experiments
  • Exploring the human eye
  • Logic puzzle games to teach students how to code and think like programmers
  • A tour of D.C.’s most historical sites, including the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Pentagon
  • A tower game that teaches students about power generation from different sources like wind and nuclear

Books and E-Books about COVID-19 for Children

KQED has compiled a list of age-appropriate books, videos and lesson plans that teachers and parents can use to help young people understand COVID-19 and its effects. Visit KQED to learn more.

Other Resources

 

Additional Resources:

  • Coronavirus Information for Child Welfare Professionals: General health information from Child Welfare League of America
  • Utilizing Telehealth during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Telehealth resources to support home visiting services to families
  • Be Strong Families Website: Resources to stay strong and positive based on each of the protective factors.

Webinar: How to Craft Messages Parents will Read: Ready4K is here to help you activate parents in at-home learning.