Resources for Families and Children during Covid-19

We strive to support our families throughout the state by providing links to assistance during these uncertain times. Below, you will see the resources split up by category and The Children’s Cabinet is available to answer questions for families in need.

Financial Assistance

Rental Assistance for Rural Nevada

https://nvrural.org/renter-services/covid/

Rental Assistance for Washoe County

http://www.renoha.org/chap/

https://reno.salvationarmy.org/reno/rental-assistance/

Rental Assistance for Clark County

https://helphopehome.org/clark-county-cares-housing-assistance-program/

Unemployment Information

http://ui.nv.gov/css.html

Washoe County Children’s Mental Health Consortium Access to Care Placement Prevention Fund

https://wccmhc.com/care-placement-prevention-fund/

Unemployment Legal Assistance Provided by Nevada Legal Services

Nevada Legal Services Unemployment Assistance_ChildrensCabinetResources

Southwest Gas

https://www.swgas.com/en/covid19

NV Energy

https://www.nvenergy.com/alwayson/cannon-message-covid19

Additionally, Washoe Affordable Housing is helping with energy assistance. Please call:

775-334-3199

Truckee Meadows Water Authority

Call 775-834-8080 or https://tmwa.com/article/tmwa-covid-19-coronavirus-response-and-faqs/

AT&T

https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html

Filing For Unemployment Insurance Benefits – English and Spanish Brochures

NV DETR_English Benefits Brochures

NV DETR_Spanish Benefits Brochures

Access to Food

Access to Nevada – SNAP, healthcare, and temporary cash assistance

https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/landing-page

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s Kids Café will offer daily meals, Monday through Friday, to children 1-18 years old utilizing a drive-thru, grab-and-go model, which will allow children to take meals home for consumption through school closures. You can find their latest schedule by clicking here.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada Mobile Harvest & Neighborhood Pantries is operating. Please visit their Get Help page for more food resources.

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is offering free boxed breakfast and lunch Mondays through Fridays for all children 1 to 18 years old. Delivery of meals will be through a drive-by service only. Breakfast service at each site will begin at 8:30 AM with lunch service at 11:30 AM at the following locations in Reno:

2680 E. Ninth Street (Donald W. Reynolds)
1300 Foster Drive (William N. Pennington)
1090 Bresson Avenue (Carano Youth Center)
3905 Neil Road (Neil Road Youth Center)
325 Patrician Drive (Lemmon Valley Youth Center)

Safety

IRS Information on Coronavirus Tax Relief

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments

Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

https://www.ncedsv.org/

Tu Casa Latina

http://www.tucasalatina.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/help/

Safe Embrace

http://www.safeembrace.org/

Domestic Violence Resource Center

https://domesticviolenceresourcecenter.org/

Safe Place

Find a Safe Place: https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/find-a-safe-place

Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357).

Support Finding Child Care – Web & Phone Support

The Children’s Cabinet

https://www.childrenscabinet.org/child-care-resources/for-parents/steps-to-finding-child-care/

Las Vegas Urban League

http://www.childcarelv.org/en/child-care-options

Back-Up Child Care Planner

English – https://www.childrenscabinet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BackupPlan.pdf

Spanish – https://www.childrenscabinet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BackupPlan-Spanish.pdf

Support for Early Learning Providers

Reopening Your Child Care – Operating Checklist and Integrating CDC Guidelines with NAC432A Regulations

COVID19 Operating Checklist Integration of CDC Guidelines with NAC432A Regulations

Emergency Child Care Provider Resources and Information Letter from the Division of Welfare & Supportive Services

Emergency Child Care Letter to Providers

Checklist for Small Businesses & Non-Profits to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Grants

https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/reports/coronavirus-emergency-loans-guide-and-checklist-small-businesses-and-nonprofits

Child Care Aware Coronavirus Hub for Early Learning Providers – Includes information and links on business supports

https://info.childcareaware.org/coronavirus-updates

Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control – Child Care Providers

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html

Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control – Schools

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-for-schools.html

CARES Act – Small Business Loans for Child Care Providers

Bipartisan Policy Center – CARES Act Loan Summary for Child Care

Early Learning Provider Emergency Stipends
Stipend Instructions & Application

Should I close my program? A flow chart for providers

https://info.childcareaware.org/blog/should-i-close-my-child-care-program-a-coronavirus-flowchart

Health, Mental Health & Support

Virtual Grief Groups Provided by the Solace Tree

http://www.solacetree.org/2020/04/02/solace-tree-starts-virtual-grief-groups-in-response-to-covid-19/

Family Wellness Resources Provided by the Washoe County School District

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=14383

Child Mind Institute Telehealth Clinical Care

https://childmind.org/our-care/telehealth/

Mountain States Regional Genetics Networks – Resources for those impacted by genetic conditions

Resources for Families with Genetic Conditions

Teledentistry Services Provided by Liberty Dental

https://client.libertydentalplan.com/NVMedicaid

How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teenagers-can-protect-their-mental-health-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Resources for supporting Young Children’s Social-Emotional Well Being
https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Talking to Children about the Coronavirus
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

Interactive Picture Book – Hello, I am A Virus

https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf

Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news-and-updates/

Tips for Working and Learning from Home

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Working-and-Learning-from-Home-During-the-COVID-19-Outbreak.aspx

Activities and Education

Support for Children with ADHD

https://childmind.org/article/giving-kids-with-adhd-support-and-structure-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-04-08-20

Washoe County School District Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

FunBrain

https://www.funbrain.com/

National Geographic Kids

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/#/1168979011726

Story Time From Space – Astronauts read stories!

https://storytimefromspace.com/

NASA STEM at Home

https://www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4.html?fbclid=IwAR1JNbeH6MTOKUGn71t4q9q4J7EccPOE6TT56fhtYn3ApnJ91nxNn9DjlI4

Washoe County Library – e-Library Cards

https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/services/library-card.php

Photomath – App

Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microblink.photomath

Apple Store – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photomath/id919087726

LetterSchool

Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letterschool.lite&hl=en_US

Apple Store – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676

Benchmark Universe – Family Libraries

https://goto.benchmarkeducation.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/34723/p/p-015b/t/page/fm/0?sid=TV2:exleKYHmD

Vegas PBS Learn

https://www.vegaspbs.org/learn/

Virtual Tours of Museums, Aquariums and Zoos https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

Bringing STEM home during Social Distancing

www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/Bringing-STEM-learning-home-during-social-distancing_03-19-2020.cfm

Vroom! Turn Everyday Moments into Brain Building Moments! – Daily Tips and short activity videos

https://www.childrenscabinet.org/child-care-resources/vroom/

Scholastic Learn at Home – Keeping Kids Reading, Thinking, and Growing

www.scholastic.com/learnathome

Keeping Children Busy and Learning at Home

https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/

Early Childhood Curriculum for Parents to use with their Children

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/educators/early-childhood/

Sierra Nevada Journeys at Home – STEM activities, Social Emotional Learning tips, and activities to do in nature

https://www.sierranevadajourneys.org/blog

HIPPY International Curriculum Download

Great news! The HIPPY International free two-week curriculum is now available. This download is open to anyone, geared toward ages 3 and 4 and features our traditional learning activities. What a great way to introduce HIPPY to a new group of learners!

http://hippy-int.org/