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Public Education

Childcare

How to Talk to Children About COVID-19

Parenting Tips

Immuno-Compromised and Families with Disabilities

Unsheltered and Housing Insecure Families

Mental Health Services for Families/Caregivers

Educational Resources

Activities and Enrichment

ORGANIZE LOCALLY

Right now is a critical time to organize at the hyper-local level. Make sure you, your family, and your neighbors are setting up systems to share support, supplies, and information during this challenging moment. LA Forward is here to help you join or organize a mutual aid network for your building, block, or neighborhood. Learn more here: https://www.losangelesforward.org/mutualaid

What’s Open and Closed in Los Angeles

LA Times - Here is what you need to know about what’s open and closed in L.A.
COVID-19 Testing Sites in Los Angeles County - Testing is currently available for LA County residents with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or have been contact with a person known to be exposed to someone with a confirmed COVID-19 based on the LA Department of Public Health recommendations.
Resources | COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe - Regularly Updated Resources from the City of Los Angeles covering Students and Education, Safety and Support, Testing and Health, Food and Supplies, Workers and Renters, Businesses, Information, and Immigrants
Covered CA Insurance - Health Insurance for California
CDC Information and Resources for Parents & Families - Learn how to handle common parenting challenges through interactive activities, videos, and more! Resources for all ages.

Financial Relief

US citizens should be receiving checks or direct deposits thanks to the stimulus bill that recently passed. If you don't normally get a refund and the IRS doesn't have your banking information you can go here to enter your banking information. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights - Employees may be eligible for up to 12 weeks or full or partial pay for caring for children home due to school closures.
Los Angeles residents (regardless of immigration status) with total annual incomes that fell below the federal poverty level prior to the COVID-19 crisis and have fallen into deeper economic hardship during the crisis because at least one household member has lost a job or experienced a reduction in income of at least 50% can qualify for an Angeleno Card. This is a prepaid debit card in an amount between $700-$1500 depending on family unit size. Apply at https://hcidla.lacity.org/
https://coregives.typeform.com/to/SnZmOQ - Food and Beverage employees with children who have anyone in their family diagnosed with Coronavirus can apply for support
Many credit cards will waive fees and defer payments so contact your credit card company.
Car insurance companies may also reduce or waive payments so if you have car insurance call your provider.
ATT will waive fees - apply online here:https://www.att.com/help/covid-19/waive-overage-fee/
SoCal Gas is letting customers apply for CARE to receive 20% off of their bill. Just login and apply.
The United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund, to assist with bills, rent and food. Call (866) 211-9966 and they will provide a list of local agencies who can help.
For information on Disability or Paid Family Leave - available for workers caring for sick or quarantined children or other family members.

Public Education

Note: In the Educational Resources section toward the end of the document, we have listed a number of free resources you use to educate, engage, and entertain your children at home. Below are updates from local school districts:

School District Messages

Instructional plans for the upcoming weeks:

Information for AP High School Students

Information on AP Classes and Exams

Internet access for Students

Spectrum offers Internet Access (for online education resources) to all families with children enrolled in school for free (for 60 days then there is a charge)

Charter COMCAST - Free Internet Service for Households with Children - to enroll: 844.488.8395

Student Health

LAUSD Student Health and Human Services - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response & Recovery / Support for students, families, and staff to cultivate a safe, healthy, welcoming and affirming learning and working environment where all students thrive and graduate as empowered members of society.

Los Angeles Public Library

The Los Angeles Public Library is open online! You can read books, watch movies and tv shows, take a class, or learn a language from home with your library card.

Got a question? Ask a Librarian!
Learn a Language!
Tutor.com - Free online tutoring
Overdrive Kids - Offers downloadable e-books, audiobooks, comics, magazines and videos just for young readers
Kanopy Kids - Has unlimited plays, so kids are free to explore enriching, educational and entertaining films and tv series
Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs - Events, Classes, and Activities at Home and COVID-19 Resources for Artists and the General Public

Meals/Food

LA City Parks Lunch Program - Free Grab & Go Lunches! - City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks will offer FREE Grab & Go lunches to kids & teens ages 1 through 18 at over 30 parks, starting June 29, 2020 until August 14, 2020.
LAUSD is providing 60 Grab and Go Food Centers where students can pick up two healthy meals per day - CLICK HERE
Santa Monica/Malibu providing two meals a day for students - CLICK HERE
In Culver City, school lunches are available at the school cafeteria through March 20, and will resume availability after the scheduled Spring Break even if schools remain closed.
In Burbank, Families who are on the meal program were notified regarding the availability of meals during school closure. During the school closure period, meals will be available to students on the free and reduced meal program. Please call the Food Service Office at 818-729-4539 for more information.
WIC clinics under South Los Angeles Health Projects will remain open to the community. They will be remotely issuing participants food benefits onto their WIC cards to avoid families from going out given our COVID-19 pandemic. For those families that have not yet gotten the new WIC card and wish to locate the nearest WIC clinic to them please call or visit the following website for further guidance and assistance: http://www.slahp.org/wic-centers-by-city/ 323-905-7810
In Los Angeles, the Dream Center will provide free meals to LAUSD students starting Monday, March 16. Breakfast from 7:30–9:30am. Lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Dinner from 4:30–6:30pm. Location: 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Childcare

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights - Though childcare is not available to non-essential workers, you may be eligible for up to 12 weeks or full or partial pay if you leave work to care for children home due to school closures
As of March 19, school districts are not providing childcare.
Some Boys and Girls Clubs are providing childcare for essential workers.

How to Talk to Children About COVID-19

Here are some great online visuals and videos you can share with your kids to explain what COVID-19 is, and how we can all work to keep ourselves and others safe.

Discipline Looks Different in a Pandemic: It might seem strange to respond to misbehavior with support and empathy, but kids right now need “much more compassion than ever before. From the New York Times
Sticky: A Germ’s Story - Released by Children’s Hospital LA - Online Story book (in English and Spanish) to teach young kids about germs and how to stay healthy.
How to Talk to your Teen about the Coronavirus - a guide from Harvard Medical
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's coronavirus podcast for March 24: Talking to our kids about Covid-19 - listen to an expert podcast to talk to kids about the current COVID-19 climate
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html - Help teens manage anxiety about Coronavirus with this guide
Dr. David Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares information in a with family and friends on empowering and protecting families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brain Pop for Coronavirus - BrainPop video
What Kids Want To Know About Coronavirus: An Original Comic : Goats and Soda - NPR
Coronavirus para niños - YouTube
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus - PBS.org

Parenting Tips

Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, education and more - Washington Post article
NPR: Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day - why it is so important to close schools and practice social distancing
How Working Parents Can Prepare for Coronavirus Closures - article from Harvard Revue
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 - Provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community.
COACH Mobile Health - COACH Mobile Health Clinic provides free health care to children.COACH for Kids Mobile Clinic Provides Free Healthcare

Immuno-Compromised and Families with Disabilities

While schools are closed, instruction will continue from home. If you need to keep your child at home after schools re-open, contact your schools and arrangements will be made.

Students with disabilities support
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html?fbclid=IwAR069xonav5rZtbrGRn0Wx3egRaHVq_mLZefI-yjjQ3UOqiqdGUzKUSaHm8 - Specialized learning apps for students with special needs
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s COVID guide for parents with immunocompromised children.
CDC Recommendations for Children around COVID - FAQ
Disability Community Resource Center - statement on COVID and resources
Department of Education - Federal - Questions and Answers on providing services to students with disabilities.
Disability Rights California - an org with resources including info on Medicaid/MediCal and meal services.
Autism Speaks - resources including an Autism Response Team, how to deal with a break in routines and a parent/caregiver guide.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued a webinar and fact sheet this week for education leaders aimed at ensuring that students’ civil rights are upheld while schools are closed due to COVID-19. Focus on Special Education.
5 Activities for Preschoolers with Disabilities
20 Fun Activities To Do with Children with Disabilities
Indoor Activities for Developmentally Disabiled Young Adults

Unsheltered and Housing Insecure Families

Continuum of Care - Unhoused or housing insecure families should contact their local for assistance and/or also call 211 for help.
LA Family Housing - Unhoused individuals and families can also reach out for resources and support.
If you are or know of a foster youth that is staying at a college dorm room that is going to be closed due to the coronavirus, please email TogetherWise and they will provide or help you find housing during this transition.
St. Francis Center provides meal services, clothing closets, showers/bathroom services, and rental and utility assistance programs (over the phone) for homeless and low-income individuals in Los Angeles.
The Midnight Mission - Comprehensive homeless center

Emergency Services including shelter, onsite medical and mental health care
Educational and job training services
Free meals served 3 time a day
Clothing donations
601 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Downtown Women’s Center

Emergency services including daytime shelter, phone booth access, and their team will help find overnight housing
Free meals served 3 times a day
Case management services
Job readiness and training services
Health clinic and counseling services
442 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mission

Free meals served 3 time a day
Overnight shelter and temporary baggage storage
Clothing donations
303 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90054

Mental Health Services for Families/Caregivers

LAUSD Counseling Services - Counselors and mental health professionals are available to LAUSD students and families. (213) 241-3840. The hotline is open weekdays from 6a.m. to 6 p.m
Mental Health Hotline for Students and Families - (213) 241-3840
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the COVID-19
Burbank - Burbank Family Service Agency services currently remain available to students and their parents with a phone call to the Student CARE Center phone line 818-333-6239 or the agency phone line 818-845-7671.

Educational Resources

*Highly Recommended

Free Educational Resources

LAUSD Summer School Programming for All Ages - Continue learning safely and remotely with Los Angeles Unified over the summer with many possibilities! All programs require access to a computer through the internet. If your child attends a Los Angeles Unified TK-12 school and is in need of a device, please contact your school.
Creative Writing & College Prep Courses - 826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
Summer Play L.A. - Playing It Safe This Summer - This summer, the City is providing physical distancing, safe, and fun programs for youth ages 6 to 14 at forty-six LA City Parks. Enroll your child in affordable programming with activities such as non-contact sports, fitness programs, arts and crafts, and more. All programs follow guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the American Camping Association.
Although all Los Angeles Public Library locations are physically closed, you can still access our online resources with your library card. They are there to support students and families with their distance learning efforts.
All LAUSD students are automatically assigned a Student Success Card. If a student doesn't have a physical library card or doesn't know their PIN, fill out this form and the Library will look up their library card number and PIN.
Watch these videos to see how easy it is to access the library from home to help your student

Homework Help

Tutor.com - Get help in math, science, English, social studies, and homework packets. Tutors work online with students 11 a.m.-11 p.m. K-12, SAT/ACT training and Spanish support. (all ages)
Britannica School - A three-part multi-subject encyclopedia with portals for elementary, middle, and high school students. (all ages)
World Book Encyclopedia - Explore the whole world with this encyclopedia designed just for kids and youth. (all ages)
Kids InfoBits - Explore categories like animals, arts, geography, health, literature, social studies, technology, and more. (Grades K-5)
ScienceFlix - Emphasizing the latest STEM thinking, ScienceFlix provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types, and so much more. (Grades 4-9)
Gale In Context: Middle School - Designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, sports and more. (Grades 6-9)
Opposing Viewpoints - Covers today’s most compelling social issues and controversies. It includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. (Grades 9-12)
LearningExpress Library - Skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Online interactive college admissions and placement exams including ACT, SAT, AP and TOEFL. (Grades 9-12)

Video (Streaming) and/or TV Learning

Get free at-home access to ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ. These research-based educational programs include thousands of digital learning activities for preschool, pre-k, elementary, and middle school students.

How to Get Your Free Accounts

1. Click on the link below for each program.
2. Enter this School Code: SCHOOL1446.
3. Create an account using your email address and a password of your choice.

ABCmouse - Educational activities to help prepare for kindergarten and beyond. (Ages 2-8)
Adventure Academy - Engaging learning activities in a fun and safe multiplayer virtual world. (Grades 3-8).
ReadingIQ - Kid-friendly environment with exciting books to discover. (Ages 2-12)
KidsKanopy - Netflix for kids! Enriching, educational, and entertaining films and TV series with unlimited plays.

PBS Online Learning (officially partnering with LAUSD): targeted educational shows available on PBS SoCal (pre K-3rd grade), KCET (9th-12th grade), and KLCS (pre K- 12th grade) with set schedules from 9:00-3:00 that include programming related to language arts, social studies, science, social learning, and some math. (grades: pre K-12)
*Crash Course: engaging YouTube courses in subjects ranging including: history, science, computer science, philosophy, literature, mythology, business, film, and engineering. (grades: 6-12)
Crash Course Kids: Engaging YouTube video courses about science (grades: 4-6)
*Go Noodle: engaging physical education through dance and exercise videos (grades: K-8)
Cosmic Kids Yoga

Curriculum, Lessons, Lectures, Packets, Activities

*Brain Pop: engaging and cohesive lessons and units, including videos, activities, readings, games, graphic organizers, and quizzes. (grades: pre K-adult)
*Scholastic Learn At Home Resources: interdisciplinary learning units built around readings, videos, inquiry, and culminating in short quizzes. (grades: pre K-12)
*Khan Academy: comprehensive source of curriculum, quizzes, test prep, and now school schedules for students ages 4-18. Integrated video, text, and practice materials into units including and especially all areas of math and science (pre K- AP level), reading (grade 2-8), computer science, history, government, economics, statistics, grammar, and a kids mobile app for math, reading, and social emotional learning. (grades: pre K-adult)
*NewsELA: contemporary news articles, speeches, career profiles, text sets, and more all adjustable by reading level (lexile). All readings come with short quizzes and comprehension questions, mostly for language arts but also interdisciplinary. (grades: 2-12)
*Teachers Pay Teachers: huge selection of curriculum, lessons, and materials in all subjects designed by teachers for teachers. Easy to search and find materials by topic and grade level. Costs vary, and money goes directly to the teachers. (grades: pre K-12)
CommonLit: text sets, unit plans, and curriculum for language arts (grades: K-12)
*No Red Ink: grammar everything for all ages with examples populated with the names of your friends and favorite characters (grades: 1-12)
Math Skills Game: math (grades: K-8)
*Teaching Tolerance: social justice curriculum pertaining to current events and social studies (grades: K-12)
iCivics: civics curriculum (grades: K-12)
https://www.timeforkids.com/ - Time Magazine for Elementary school aged kids, with lessons, quizzes, etc

Museum & Institute Lessons, Activities, LiveStreams, etc.

National Emergency Library A collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers and libraries are closed.
Girls Night In - At Home Exercise Resources
A roundup of active activities for families and parents alike.
Stay Home Take Care
An online guide with go-to tools for families, parents and friends on what to tune into to improve your mental health, provide a distraction or healthy coping tips during COVID-19.
National Parks Tours
A great way to get outside with your family, inside. A great 30 min. - 1 hour activity with your family as you virtually tour five different national parks from a 360 degree angle.
California Science Center: Stuck at Home Science
NASA/JPL: STEM Activities for Students
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Metropolitan Museum of Art #metkids
Tate Kids
Varied Zoo & Aquarium WebCams
MoMa Learning

Online Museums

Tour and travel to global destinations to view world-class museums from your computer, often with 360 degree virtual tours.

Comprehensive & Curated Lists (unvetted)

Amazing Educational Resources: a comprehensive (and somewhat overwhelming) spreadsheet of educational resources and services available for free now, including brief descriptions of the service and its target populations. (pre K-12)
Young Kids Free Resources: a curated list of websites with free resources for kids, organized by discipline (pre K-12)

LAUSD Specific

LAUSD digital library
Edgenuity
Elementary Quick Start
Middle School Quick Start
High School Quick Start
Educational TV
Schoology
Math (Jiji)
Reading
Contact LAUSD Hotline Support at 213–443–1300 for Student Pin and Password Reset.

Activities and Enrichment

Younger Kids (infant through Middle School)

Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis (Parade)
The Secret to Keeping Your Kids Happy, Busy and Learning if Their School Closes Due to Coronavirus (Time Magazine)
Virtual Field Trips for Children of all ages but mostly applicable to K-8 - from the San Diego Zoo to the Louvre in Paris to a tour of the Great Wall of China.
Pandemic Guide for Parents: 100s of Indoor Activities and Resources
Ideas for Quarantine/Social Distancing - a crowdsourced list of activities for children of all ages.
100 (Screen-Free!) Activities to Get You Through a School Shutdown
Stories read aloud by famous actors - like Betty White, Annette Bening, Allison Janney and Dule Hill.
Indoor activities for toddlers - indoor activities with easy set up, minimal supplies needed and hold little attention spans.
K-5 Get Fit Calender March 2020 - Kids ages 5-17 are recommended to have 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day, here are some suggestions.
Indoor activities (many of which will keep kids active and creative) - 50+ easy indoor activities for kids.

Older Kids (Middle School through College)

CNN 10 - On-demand digital news perfect for older students to stay in the know.
Free Code Camp - Free online classes on every topic from Ivy League Universities
https://www.reviewed.com/parenting/features/virtual-field-trips-to-take-to-museums-landmarks-and-more?fbclid=IwAR1p0ma_i-kHBrGiR7jYN1SaCX_Bv91l1AIgjSRo_u6lnXoe66MeHApIqYU - Great list of virtual field trips, from Ellis Island to NASA
Museums Offering Virtual Tours - Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.
Ted Talks - Watch with kids. High School and College aged can explore the entire Ted Talk library to see what inspires them at www.ted.com)