Coronavirus Resources for Families

Following are resources for families to support student learning and emotional/mental health during Coronavirus.

Overall Support

California Parent and Youth Helpline: The CA Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and referrals during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for English, Spanish and other languages. https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/

Academic Support

• To parents who have suddenly become teachers: This article by County Superintendent Steve Herrington and Early Literacy and School Readiness Coordinator Brulene Zanutto provides practical, compassionate guidance to parents on supporting their child's learning at home.
• Infographic: Supporting Your Student's Success During Distance Learning (PDF)
• Infographic for Graduates: Information about College Admissions During COVID-19.  (PDF)
• Infographic: Understanding Grading and Attendance During COVID (PDF)
• FAQ: Understanding Your Student's Privacy Rights During Distance Learning (PDF)
• Sonoma County Liibrary: The Sonoma County Library offers a wealth of free distance learning resources, from online tutoring to foreign language tools, to online stories with interactive activities, and much more.

Mental Health and Emotional Support

• County of Sonoma - Mental Health Warmline: The warm line warm is available to any County resident experiencing emotional side effects of the pandemic and/or the shelter in place order, or knows somebody who is.Call (707) 565-2652 any day of the week from 10 a.m to 7 p.m. to speak to a trained professional.
• This Google Doc contains a wealth of resources for caregivers, including how to talk to children about Coronavirus, activities and lesson ideas, mental health resources, and more. | En Espanol
• Video: Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
• Help for students in crisis - Resources curated by the California Department of Education
• Why Can't I go to School? A Social Story | Por que no puedo ir a la escuela?
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With Coronavirus
• Talking to Children About Coronavirus
• YouthScoop Resources for Teens: Youth Scoop is a site designed by Sonoma County youth for Sonoma County youth to help people navigate their options and eligibility in the areas of Education, Employment, Transportation, Supportive Services, Housing, and Health & Wellness. They now offer a range of resources related to the coronavirus. This resource is especially helpful for teens/young adults.

Community Resources to Support Families

Childcare for Emergency Workers

Childcare Available for Emergency Healthcare Workers:
A partnership between Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County (4Cs), the County of Sonoma Emergency Operations Center and First 5 Sonoma County has resulted in a rapid deployment of emergency child care for hospital workers and possibly, other essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more.

Assistance Applying for Benefits

The Redwood Community Health Coalition can help families with applying for (or renewals for) Medi-Cal, CMSP (county program), Covered California, as well as nutrition assistance programs like CalFresh. Learn more.

General Information About Schools and COVID-19

• FAQs about SCOE’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus): In English | En Espanol