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COVID-19 Resources for Children and Families
This ChildCare.gov COVID-19 Resources and Information page provides direct links to national COVID-19 resources as well as state- and territory-specific child care information and resources to help both families and child care providers stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on child care.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Parents, ask your child care providers if they have received their COVID-19 Vaccination. Vaccinations are free and available to child care providers in all states through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. See the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers page for additional information. More information about the vaccine is available at Vaccines for COVID-19.
General COVID-19 Resources
This page from the Office of Child Care offers a collection of resources to support the mental health and wellness of children and families.
This page of ChildCare.gov provides state- and territory-specific information, including current operational status of child care, links to state- and territory-specific child care searches, and help finding emergency care.
This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides up-to-date information on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), along with advice for families on how to respond, prepare, and cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
This resource from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers regularly updated guidance on how to safely go about daily life during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
This resource from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers up-to-date information on breastfeeding and caring for newborns during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
This resource from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides up-to-date information on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for pregnant and recently pregnant people.
This page provides information about breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic and includes advice for breastfeeding mothers who test positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This resource from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides helpful tips and talking points for discussing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with children.
This page provides information, resources, and tools to help parents, guardians, and caregivers make decisions about sending children to in-person school.
This page provides checklists that can help parents, guardians, and caregivers prepare for in-person, virtual, or at-home learning.
This website offers links to state and territory child care information and a search tool to help parents find child care.
This page from ChildCare.gov offers links to state, territory, and national coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) information to help families and child care providers stay updated during the pandemic.
This web page provides strategies and resources to support children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families.
This resource offers guidance and tips for tribal community living during COVID-19.
Health and Safety
This resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers information to support parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Johns Hopkins Children’s Center page offers resources about the COVID-19 pandemic for kids and their families.
This resource from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares handwashing tips for children, families, and caregivers.
This page provides the most recent guidance from the CDC about vaccinations in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
This CDC resource offers information for families about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and caring for newborns during COVID-19 pandemic.
This CDC resource offers tips on daily activities and going out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This resource offers ways to promote children’s wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social and Emotional Support
This March 2020 Zero to Three resource offers answers to parents’ questions about caring for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This CDC page offers resources to help children, teens, and young adults stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This CDC resource provides information on coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This CDC resource kit can help families and caregivers recognize children’s social, emotional, and mental challenges related to the pandemic.
This CDC resources provides information for families on helping children and teens cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Office of Child Care page offers mental health and wellness resources to support children, families, and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This resource offers recommendations for parents, school staff, and caregivers about talking with children about the COVID-19 pandemic.