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
Rental Assistance for Clark County
https://helphopehome.org/clark-county-cares-housing-assistance-program/
Unemployment Information
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
Tu Casa Latina
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/help/
Safe Embrace
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
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
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
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
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
Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news-and-updates/
Tips for Working and Learning from Home
Activities and Education
Support for Children with ADHD
Washoe County School District Khan Academy
FunBrain
National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/#/1168979011726
Story Time From Space – Astronauts read stories!
https://storytimefromspace.com/
NASA STEM at Home
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
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
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
General Information for Families
Covid-19 Information Translated by Tribal Communities into the Paiute Language
COVID-19 Resources for Providers of Homeless Services
https://www.mycasat.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Resources-for-Homeless-Providers.pdf
https://www.usich.gov/covid-19
General COVID-19 Information from Senator Jacky Rosen
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/covid-19-nevada-resource-guide
General COVID-19 Information from Senator Jacky Rosen – Spanish
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/guia-de-recursos-sobre-el-covid-19-en-nevada
General COVID-19 Information from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto