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Resources during COVID-19
Resources during COVID-19
Supporting your kids while social distancing:
NPR
Comic
for Kids
American Academy of Pediatrics
advice for parents experiencing stress
over COVID-19
PBS –
How to talk to your kids
about coronavirus
Washington Post guide
to coronavirus and parenting
The Yucky Bug
– Author Julia Cook’s video of a short book she created to talk to kids about coronavirus
BrainPOP video
about COVID-19 for grades 3-5
Slideshow in Spanish
for kids about coronavirus
NPR guide
to coronavirus and parenting
COVID-19
handout for kids
, put together by a school counselor
Virusanxiety.com
– A webpage about coping with anxiety during this time
Resources for children and families
from the Mental Health Association of Maryland
This google doc
was put together by a group of work-from-home parents with ideas of activities and ways to take care of yourself and your kids while everyone is in the home together.
Support for adults:
Resources and tips
for living with mental illness and substance abuse during COVID-19
Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rumor Control
Activities to do at home:
Since the kids are out of school this is a good time to quiz them on what they’ve learned
Learning packets
by grade provided by BCPS
Free
learning packets
from TeacherVision, worksheets for students of all ages
Article
with ideas of activities to do
List of
online educational programs
offering free use during the time many schools are out
NASA
“Space Racers” lesson plans
for kids at home
National Women’s History Museum online tours -
Click here for online exhibits
Virtually visit
more than 1,200 museums around the world via Google Arts & Culture
Meditate: There are apps for kids and families that can help you visualize a more peaceful setting, align your breath with your yoga poses, or focus on what you’re grateful for
Learning at home resources
through The Genius of Play: zoo tours, museum tours, yoga, STEM, coloring activities, etc.
Free online learning resources:
Pbslearningmedia.org
,
Kids.nationalgeographic.com
,
Abcya.com
,
Funbrain.com
,
Brainpop.com
Food:
Baltimore City Food Distribution Sites (interactive map – type in address and it will find the closest site; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack; available to children and adults):
Click here for map with locations
Baltimore City Food Distribution Sites (for BCPS students; breakfast, lunch, and dinner):
Click here for list of schools
Food Pantry 10:30-12:30
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks – will be providing food for anyone from 2-7 pm in over 30 locations.
Click here for list of locations
Franciscan Center - 101 W 23rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218- 410-467-5340 : Community Dinner on Tuesday-Wednesday – Free dinner for the whole family; Lunch on Monday-Friday – Free lunch for all; Pantry Bags on Monday-Thursday- Department of Social Service vouchers accepted twice per month. Limited bags available for those without a voucher (first come, first served).
Current Eating Together in Baltimore participants should reserve a meal through their Eating Together Site. Participants should call Maryland Access Point for their pickup time. Older adults who are not Eating Together participants but who have food needs should call Maryland Access Point 410-396-2273.
Toiletries:
Franciscan Center – 101 W 23rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218 - 410-467-5340 : Monday-Thursday - Accepting donations of new and gently used clothing, which is free for guests. Provides essential personal care items such as toothpaste, soap and shampoo, as available.
Neighborhood Associations:
Greater Remington Improvement Association (GRIA) – Volunteers willing to assist elderly residents and vulnerable adults with groceries, walking their pets, or to just talk to someone. Interested individuals can text ”Remcovid” to 888-448-0758 or can
fill out an online form (click here)
Hampden – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
Bolton Hill – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
Wyman Park – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
Roland Park – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
York Road Partnership – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
Abell/Charles Village– Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
or calling 732-803-0059.
Waverly – Residents or someone on their behalf can request assistance by
filling out an online form (click here)
Baltimore Mutual Aid Spreadsheet – LOTS of community members willing to assist individuals with grocery delivery, pet care, emotional support, and more.
Click here to open spreadsheet
Medical care for uninsured individuals:
List of locations
Maryland Health Connections
– Coronavirus emergency launches one-month special enrollment period
Crisis Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
Crisis text line – text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 availability)
Baltimore Crisis Response – 410-433-5175 (24/7 availability)
Community Resource Centers :
Bea-Gaddy Family Center/425 Chester St Baltimore, MD 21231. 410-563-2749
Employment Opportunities:
7-Eleven: For more information,
click here
.
Amazon: For more information,
click here
.
Brightview Senior Living: For more information,
click here
.
Domino’s: For more information, contact recruiter Faber Calvo at
Faber.Calvo@Dominos.com
or
click here
.
Giant Foods: For more information,
click here
.
H&S Bakery: People who are interested should email
HR@nefoods.com
.
Sprouts Farmers Market: For more information,
click here
.
Walmart: For more information,
click here
.
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