COVID-19 Resources

General Information

• CDC – Print Resources
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• COVID-19 Information in Different Languages
• COVID-19 Preparedness for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
• Louisiana COVID-19 Contact Tracing FAQs
• Louisiana Governor’s Coronavirus Page
• Louisiana Dept. of Health Coronavirus Page
• NOLA Ready Coronavirus Resources
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus
• Price Gouging – Attorney General
• Stop the Spread of Germs
• Taking Care of Your Family During Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
• What Every Elementary/Middle School Student Needs to Know about the Novel Coronavirus (Webinar)
• What Every High School Student Needs to Know about the Novel Coronavirus (Webinar)
• What Kids Want to Know About Coronavirus
• What you need to know Fact Sheet (CDC)

General Information for Kids

• Caroline Conquers her Corona Fears
• Draw Me Safe: Coloring and Conversation about a Pandemic
• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus by NPR
• Sesame Street Emergency Preparation: English
• Sesame Street Emergency Preparation: Spanish
• Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks by: SAMHSA

General Information for People with Disabilities

• COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities

Distance Learning for Kids with Disabilities

• 6 UDL Best Practices for Online Learning by Understood.org
• Bookshare
• Distance Learning for Special Education
• The Association of School Psychologists guidance on telehealth
• The Council for Exceptional Children – Teaching Special Education On-line During COVID-19 Training
• The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials

Early Intervention/Early Childcare

• Early Childhood COVID-19 Updates – May 14, 2020 
• Early Intervention and COVID-19: Advice for Parents of Children 0-3 Whose Services Are Interrupted
• EarlySteps COVID-19 Procedures Update – March 23, 2020
• FAQ Update for COVID-19 Procedures – March 27, 2020
• FAQ Update for COVID-19 Procedures – March 19,2020
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Coronavirus Child Care Assistance for Critical Personnel
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Coronavirus FAQ for Child Care Centers/Providers
• Louisiana Dept. of Health – Memo to Licensed Daycare and Early Learning Centers

Education

• COPAA – Position Statement on Provision of Compensatory Education In Response to Lost Education as a Result of COVID-19
• COPAA – Recommendations on the Provision of FAPE to Students with Disabilities When a Parent Opts to Keep Their Child Home During the 2020-2021 School Year
• IDEA Timelines and Documentation During Extended School Closures 
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Continuous Education for Students with Disabilities – Direct Services
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Continuous Education for Student with Disabilities – Family Toolkit
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Continuous Education Toolkit for School Systems – Academic Resources
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Continuous Education Toolkit for School Systems – Guidance Tools
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Continuous Toolkit for School Systems – Staffing
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – Coronavirus FAQ
• Louisiana Dept. of Education – IDEA Timelines and Documentation During Extended School Closures
• Louisiana Schools Districts – See Below Under School Districts
• Secretary DeVos Reiterates Learning Must Continue for All Students, Declines to Seek Congressional Waivers to FAPE, LRE Requirements of IDEA
• The National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools – COVID-19 and Students with Disabilities
• USDOE COVID Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
• USDOE Fact Sheet – Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools while Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
• USDOE Fact Sheet on Protecting Civil Rights of Students
• USDOE FERPA & Coronavirus FAQ
• USDOE – Office of Civil Rights Coronavirus Statement
• USDOE – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Q & A  
• USDOE Required Testing Flexibilities
• USDOE Supplemental Fact Sheet – Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschools, Elementary and Secondary Schools while Serving Children with Disabilities
• USDOE Q&A on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak

Financial Assistance for Individuals

• Hospitality Cares Pandemic Respond Fund
• Greater New Orleans Foundation Service and Hospitality Family Assistance Program
• New Orleans Business Alliance Gig Workers
• Unemployment

Financial Assistance for Businesses

• Facebook Small Business Grants Program
• Louisiana Economic Development
• Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program for Business with less than 100 staff
• Rural Business Development Grants
• Small Business Association Loans (SBA)
• United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund – 1.866.221.9966

Food

• Jefferson Parish Grab and Go Meal Locations
• NORD Hot Dinner Locations
• Orleans Parish Grab and Go Meal Locations
• Plaquemines Parish Grab and Go Meal Locations
• Second Harvest Food Bank
• SNAP
• St. Bernard Parish Grab and Go Meal Locations
• WIC – 1.888.342.6207

IRS

• Coronavirus Virus Tax Information

Louisiana Government

• CISA Memo – March 28, 2020
• CISA Additions
• Governor’s Memo Re: Proclamation 41 extending Stay at Home Order
• Governor’s COVID-19 Webpage
• LA Attorney General – COVID Info
• LA Board of Regents – COVID Webpage
• LA Economic Development – COVID Webpage
• LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Children & Family Services – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Education – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Environmental Quality – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Health – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Insurance – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Revenue – COVID Webpage
• LA Dept. of Treasury – COVID Info
• LA Housing Corporation – COVID Webpage
• LA Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control – COVID Info
• LA Office of Group Benefits – COVID Info
• LA Office of Motor Vehicle – COVID Info
• LA Secretary of State – COVID Info
• LA State Library – COVID Webpage
• LA State Parks – COVID Info
• LA Wildlife & Fisheries – COVID Webpage
• LA Workforce Commission – COVID Webpage
• LDH Guidance on the Provision of Health Care Services in a Non-Discriminatory Manner During the COVID-19 Event
• LDH OCDD OAAS ICF/IID Nursing Facility Guidance
• Proclamation 41

Medicaid

• Medicaid 

Medically Complex Children

• Preparing for Hospitalization of a Child Who is Medically Complex during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Should I Cancel My Child’s Nurse or Aide?

Parent Support

• At Home with Young Children? Build Preschoolers Speech and Language Skills with Everyday Interactions and Activities
• Autism and More at Home with Stacy Badon
• COVID-19 and School Closures: Tips for Parents of Bilingual Children and English Language Learners Receiving Speech-Language Therapy Services
• Helping Children with Language Disorders Maintain Social Connection During COVID-19
• Tips for Parents: Maximizing Success of Virtual Speech and Language Treatment Sessions

School Districts

• Jefferson Parish FAQ
• Jefferson Parish Grab and Go Meal Locations
• Jefferson Parish Optional At-Home Learning Resources by Grade Level
• Jefferson Parish Superintendent Updates
• Orleans Parish Grab and Go Meal Location
• St. Bernard Parish – Andrew Jackson Middle School – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Arabi Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Chalmette Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Chalmette High School – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Davies Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Gauthier Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Lacoste Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Meraux Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Rowley Alternative – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – St. Bernard Middle – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Smith Elementary – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish – Trist Middle – Learning Resources
• St. Bernard Parish Superintendent Updates

School Recommended Learning Resources

• Department of Defense
• Department of Energy
• Department of Energy
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Library of Congress
• Louisiana Charter School Association
• Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB)
• NASA – Space Place
• NASA – Space Station Explorers
• NASA – STEM Engagement
• National Center for Education Statistics
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• PBS Kids
• Smithsonian – 3D Digitization
• Smithsonian – Digital American Art Museum
• Smithsonian – Distance Learning
• Smithsonian – National Zoo
• Smithsonian – Science Education Center
• The Kennedy Center – Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
• The Kennedy Center – Tour with The Pigeon
• USGS

Social Security

• SSA News Release for March 30, 2020

Stress/Counseling/Mental Health

• 911 for Emergency Crisis – 911
• Acadiana Area Human Services District
• Bedtime Stress & COVID
• Capital Area Human Services District
• Capital Area Human Services District – Baton Rouge Crisis Line – 1.844.452.2133
• Central Louisiana Human Services District
• Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreak by: SAMHSA
• Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
• How to Cope with Sheltering in Place by SAMHSA
• Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
• Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority – serving Jefferson Parish
• Jefferson Parish Public Schools
• Keeping Calm through COVID 24 hour Hotline – 1.866.310.7977
• Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus Outbreak by Ochsner
• Metropolitan Human Services District – serving Orleans, Plaquemines & St. Bernard Parishes
• NAMI 24/7 Crisis Line – 800.950.6264 or Text NAMI to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1.800.273.8255 or 1.800.799.4889 for Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Chat Feature at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
• Northeast Delta Human Services District
• Northeast Delta Human Services District 24 hr. Helpline – 1.800.256.2522
• Northwest LA Human Services District
• Northwest LA Human Services District – Crisis Line – 1.866.416.5370
• South Central LA Human Services District – 1.877.500.9997
• Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
• These Counselors are offering free, remote therapy for people stressed by the Coronavirus
• Tips for Survivors: Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
• Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life
• University of Holy Cross Counseling Program – 504.398.2168
• VIALink 24 hour Crisis Link – 211 or 504.269.2673 or 800.749.2673

Unemployment

• Louisiana Workforce Commission

U. S. Government

• Determining Your FFCRA Eligibility
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements

Waiver

• Authorized Travel for Essential Direct Support Workers Letter
• Memo from LDH dated 3-22-2020 on Emergency Preparedness/Staffing Suggestions
• Memo from LDH dated 3-22-2020 on Requirements of PCA Agencies and DSPs during COVID-19
• Memo from LDH dated 3-22-2020 on Adult Day Care Programs Closures
• Memo from LDH dated 3-21-2020 on COVID-19 Clarification on Exemptions for OCDD Home and Community Based Waiver Services Providers.
• Memo from LDH dated 3-18-2020 on COVID-19 Exemptions for All I/DD Home and Community Based Providers

Working From Home

• How to Work From Home
• Remote Work Starter Guide for Employees: How to Adjust to Work-from-Home

Just for FUN – Activities for Families and Kids during the Covid-19 Health Crisis

• Arts and Crafts Tutorials
  • Art for Kids Hub
  • Captain Underpants creator offers free virtual classes for kids
  • Crayola DIY craft ideas
  • Easy Paper Crafts for Kids
  • Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
  • Young Rembrandts
  • Lulus – Fun Fashion Activities: Jewelry Making, Knitting, and More!
• Easy Recipes for Kids
  • 6 Dishes Kids Can Cook Without Any Help From You
  • 13 Easy Recipes for Kids (that Adults Like Too)
  • 15 Easy Dinner Recipes You Can Cook with Your Kids
  • 21 Fun and Delicious Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids
  • 30 Easy Recipes Your Kids Can Make All By Themselves
  • All Recipes – Kid-Friendly Recipes
• Educational Sites Offering Free Short-Term Memberships 
  • Khan Academy
  • Mystery Doug
  • Starfall (may require school subscription)
  • Typing Club
  • Zearn (may require school subscription)
•  Exercise Sites for Kids
  • 9 Best Exercise Videos for Kids
  • 20 Core Exercises for Kids
  • Cosmic Kids Yoga
  • Fitness Videos for Kids
  • Name Workout – What’s Your Name? Workout for Beginners 
• Fun Educational Activities
  • Easy STEM Activities
  • Jokes (Reading)
  • Mad Libs (Language/Grammar)
  • Science Experiments
• Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
  • 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule
  • 50 Best Indoor Activities for Kids: Easy Crafts & Games
  • 87 Energy-Busting Indoor Games & Activities for Kids (Because Cabin Fever is No Joke)
  • Covid-19 Diary
  • Crayola: 52 Creative Ideas for 52 Weeks of Fun (PDF)
  • Fun Indoor Games for Kids When They are Stuck Inside
• Interesting Facts
  • Architecture and design:  The tallest buildings in the world
• Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
  • 13 Super Fun Backyard Activities for Kids
  • 14 Gross Motor Ideas to Take Outside
  • 100 Cheap and Easy Summer Activities for Kids
  • Busy Toddler: Outdoor Name Art Activity
• Read-Aloud Story Books
  • American Library Association’s Story Time (read by celebrities)
  • Unite for Literacy read aloud stories
• Virtual Attractions
  • Caribbean Paradise
  • City of Orlando Virtual Tour
  • Colosseum at Rome, Italy
  • Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Great Wall of China
  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort Virtual Tours
  • Louvre in Paris
  • New Orleans virtual tours
  • SeaWorld Orlando Virtual Tour
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museum
  • Virtual Disney attraction rides
• Virtual Field Trips for Families
  • 25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Kids – Spring 2020
  • Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB)
  • Smithsonian