RESOURCES
We will keep adding to this list as we gather more resources. If you know of a resource that is not listed, please email us at [email protected]!
If you have recovered from COVID-19, consider donating your plasma! The Red Cross is accepting donations to be used for research studying whether plasma can help current COVID-19 patients recover. Click here for more information.
Parenting During the Pandemic Video Presentations
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General Resources
- What to do following your COVID-19 test ENGLISH SPANISH CREOLE
- What do I do I if feel sick?
- What to do if you are sick with COVID or think you have it ENGLISH SPANISH CREOLE
- What to Know about COVID-19
- How does COVID-19 spread?
- HANDWASHING/ Lavades de manos
- Local Resources: ENGLISH guide SPANISH guide
- 2-1-1
- Visit their website, call/text 211 or text CTCOVID to 898211.
- Hartford Courant Coronavirus Crisis Resources
- Health Insurance
- AccessHealthCT is having a special open enrollment period for the uninsured
- Husky Health: Special information for members about COVID-19
- UCONN Health COVID-19 call center and information page.
- Connecticut Department of Labor – information on unemployment, federal relief and FAQ’s for workers and employees.
- Connecticut Legal Services COVID-19 Education Hotline
- State of CT Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)
- State of CT Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program (TMAP)
Food Resources
- I Need Food: Search for food assistance near you
- CT Emergency Food Program for Children
- CT Food Pantries
- School Food Services
- SNAP Food Assistance
- Healthy, budget-friendly recipes
- Food and Cooking Resources
- Stamford Pantry Location Update Flyer
- Stamford COVID Food Guide ENGLISH SPANISH
Mental Health Resources
For Parents
- Video: School’s Almost Over, Summer is Here, Now What? Expert advice from our CEO.Clinical Director and our Chief of Pediatrics
- Video: CGC’s Kate Murphy, LMSW discusses thoughtful tips while at home
- How Parents Can Help Their Children During the Pandemic
- TalkitoutCT.com – a hotline for parents and caregivers to talk with someone and get the help they need.
- Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus
- Mental Health Tips During Social Distancing
- COVID-19 Mental Health Video Series provided by Town of Darien in partnership with CGC and other community partners
- Meditation
- Therapeutic QI Gong
- Free Weekly COVID-19 Parent Support Group
Child Care Resources
- CT Cares for Frontline Workers: NEW program offering subsidy support to help pay for child care.
- CTCare4Kids.com
- Child Care for Essential Workers
- I Need Child Care: Search for child care providers near you
Resources for Parents
Health
- Instructions for getting your children vaccinated. Delaying needed immunizations leave your kids vulnerable to other preventable diseases. especially during a pandemic. ENGLISH SPANISH PORTUGUESE
General
- Video: School’s Almost Over, Summer is Here, Now What? Expert advice from our CEO.Clinical Director and our Chief of Pediatrics regarding how to manage the stress and anxiety of your child’s summer plans (or lack of) being cancelled, delayed or “up in the air”
- CNN & Sesame Street present the ABC’s of COVID-19
- Video: What your little ones may be feeling during COVID-19 and how to help them. ENGLISH SPANISH
- Free Weekly COVID-19 Parent Support Group
- Video: CEO & Clinical Director Jessica Welt discusses mental health and wellness during COVID-19.
- Video: LMSW/Child First Developmental Therapist Kate Murphy shares Thoughtful TIps While at Home.
- Age-appropriate answers to your children’s questions about the Coronavirus
- How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus
- Lea este libro a su hijo para que pueda aprender más sobre el Coronavirus y cómo pueden protegerse a sí mismos
- Video: A Children’s Story About Social Distancing
- Video: Tips for Parents from a Developmental Psychologist
- Sesame Street & COVID-19
- Helping your kids thrive during Coronavirus
- Tips for talking to youth about Coronavirus
- Free Weekly COVID-19 Parent Support Group
Education
- Picture schedules and Learning Agreements for your child
- Khan Academy: Free courses, learning schedules, and resources
- List of education companies offering free subscriptions for home schooling
- Podcasts for Kids
- 20 Learning Activities to Keep Kids Busy
- Math Question of the Day
- Child Friendly Websites
Early Childhood
- Child First Services Available
- Keeping babies safe at home ENGLISH SPANISH
- Things to do with kids at home
Activities
- Museum, Zoo and Theme Park Virtual Tours
- 50 Best Movies for Kids
- Printable coloring pages (they have some for adults, too!)
- List of activities & learning resources
- 25 Ways to Get Moving at Home
- Storyline Online – Celebrated actors reading children’s books aloud
- Learn How to Draw
- Origami for Beginners
- Napkin Folding 101
Wellness Resources
Resources by Location
STATE OF CT CORONAVIRUS PORTAL
STAMFORD
- Stamford Recreation Summer Camp Information
- Stamford Resource Guide
- COVID-19 Situation Daily Newsletter
- Stamford COVID Food Guide ENGLISH SPANISH
- Stamford Pantry Location Update Flyer
- Stamford/Greenwich Community Health Centers – Receive medical help regardless of insurance and immigration status
- What to do if you are sick with COVID or think you have it ENGLISH SPANISH CREOLE
GREENWICH
- Greenwich Coronavirus Daily Update
- What to do if you are sick with COVID or think you have it ENGLISH SPANISH CREOLE
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