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    • Reopening Schools
      • Staff Mental Health
      • Trauma Informed Practices
      • SEL/MTSS
      • Attendance
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      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • High School
      • Alternative Schools
      • Graduate Students
    • Mental Health
      • Mental Health
      • Anxiety / Depression
      • Trauma
      • Grief / Loss
      • Suicide Prevention
      • Self-Care
      • Help / Hotlines
      • Student MHA Week
    • College & Career
      • College & Career Planning
      • FAQ & Other Resources
    • Anti-Racism & Equity
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COVID-19
K-12 Counseling Resources
  • Home
  • Reopening Schools
    • Staff Mental Health
    • Trauma Informed Practices
    • SEL/MTSS
    • Attendance
  • Levels
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Alternative Schools
    • Graduate Students
  • Mental Health
    • Mental Health
    • Anxiety / Depression
    • Trauma
    • Grief / Loss
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Self-Care
    • Help / Hotlines
    • Student MHA Week
  • College & Career
    • College & Career Planning
    • FAQ & Other Resources
  • Anti-Racism & Equity
  • Stakeholders
    • Administrators
    • Caregiver Resources
  • Natural Disaster Response
  • Special Populations
  • Professional Development
  • Law & Ethics
  • Partners & Endorsements
  • ARCHIVED NEWS & UPDATES

Caregiver Resources

School counselors play a vital role in supporting the diverse needs of both students and their families/caregivers. School-family-community partnerships have a direct impact on the academic, college, career and social/emotional development of all students. School counselors are in a unique position to strengthen these partnerships and work to remove barriers and  inform the school community about relevant community resources. Below is a list of resources to support caregivers during this challenging and unprecedented time.  

Navigating social services

211

CA Food Bank

*Onward CA

 211 is a nationwide resource that connects individuals and families in needs to health and human services. 

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*Onward CA

CA Food Bank

*Onward CA

 One-stop resource for the people of CA impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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CA Food Bank

CA Food Bank

CA Food Bank

 In addition to connecting you with food banks, this tool can also show you other types of food assistance programs. 

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Medi-Cal

*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

CA Food Bank

 Medi-Cal is a program that offers free or low-cost health coverage for children and adults with limited income and resources. 

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*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

Legal Aid at Work has compiled a list of relief funds for undocumented workers. 

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

*Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California

 The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 support to individuals affected by abuse and those needing support.  

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Mental Health Services

*Parent / Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019- Fact Sheet

*Parent / Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019- Fact Sheet

*Parent / Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019- Fact Sheet

 This great fact sheet will help parents/caregivers think about how the COVID-19 outbreak might affect their family—both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope. 

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Know the Warning Signs

*Parent / Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019- Fact Sheet

*Parent / Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019- Fact Sheet

This quick video will help caregivers learn the warning signs that their child might need additional support. 

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*Help Guide: Coronavirus and Mental Health

Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis

Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis

 Key strategies to help manage fear, stress, and anxiety and protect your mental health. 

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Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis

Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis

Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis

The Search Institute compiled this checklist of opportunities to build developmental relationships with 

youth. 

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Distance learning support for families

Common Sense Media- Online Teaching Resources

*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

 Free collection of online learning experiences for kids. Helps make learning from home an inspirational and positive experience for families. 

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*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

A parent's guide to virtual learning: 4 actions to improve your child’s online learning experience.  

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*Sample Schedules for Virtual Schooling

*Special Education Support: A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning

*Sample Schedules for Virtual Schooling

Free resource to schedules that you can download, modify, and print, to help keep things more predictable while you're at home with your kids.  

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Parent Teen Connect

*Listening from the Heart

*Sample Schedules for Virtual Schooling

Digital Platform for parents and teens to connect regarding various topics. 

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*Listening from the Heart

*Listening from the Heart

*Listening from the Heart

10 Tips for Parenting Kids. Listening from the heart provides parenting tools to support kids during home based learning. 

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COVID-19 Updates

*Centers for Disease Control

*California Department of Education

*California Department of Education

 Provides updates regarding  Covid-19. Frequently Asked questions and answers on a variety of topics for families.  

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*California Department of Education

*California Department of Education

*California Department of Education

 Information and updates regarding California’s response to Covid-19. The California Department of Education (CDE) is monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and working closely with agency partners.  

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*World Health Organization

*California Department of Education

*World Health Organization

 Resource helps children work through stress during the Covid-19 outbreak. WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. 

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