Resources for Families
Athletics
- Updated Guidance for the Operation of Interscholastic, Youth and other Amateur Sport Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic (January 10, 2022)
- Fall Athletics and Vaccinations (July 20, 2021)
- CIAC Guidelines for Safely Returning to Athletics
- General Guidance for Youth and Amatuer Sport Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic
- NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Response FAQs
- Updated Sport Activities Guidance (March 30, 2021)
English Learners
Finance
- Eversource Hardship and Matching Payment Programs
- Information for Families on the Advance Child Tax Credit English
- Información general de los pagos por adelantado del Crédito tributario por hijos de 2021
Health and Safety
Vaccine
- COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
- Pfizer Vaccine Recommended for Children Ages 12-15: Survey Response Requested
- Domestic Travel Guidance Update for Fully Vaccinated Persons
- Vaccine Update (March 30, 2021)
- New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People:
- CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
- CDC Updated Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination
- Vaccination Update (March 8, 2021)
- Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Residents Over 65 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Starting Thursday, February 11
- DPH Established Testing Sites
- Domestic Violence Services and Resources for Students, Parents/Guardians and the School Community
- Hackers Eye Students Returning to Virtual Classes as Easy Targets
- Internet Safety for Parents/Caregivers and Students
- Joint CISA and CYBER.org Cyber Safety Video Series
- Providing Comfort to Students during These Stressful Times
- Seguridad De Internet - Internet Safety Training for Spanish Speakers
- Suicide Prevention Public Health Alert
- Updated Mask Order from DPH
- Universal Mask Policies in School Buildings
Learning Resources
- Internet Connectivity in 2022-23: Schools: apply for funding; Families: apply for a subsidy through the Affordable Connectivity Program
- CT Learning Hub and Wide Open School Parent Webinars (Bilingual) Wednesday, December 9, 2020
- Cómo aprovechar al máximo el tiempo en línea de su hijo
- Emergency Broadband Benefit
- Emergency Broadband Benefits Program
- Pearson Remote Learning Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents: Math Resources; K-8 Math Resources; K-12 Literacy Resources
- Reminding Families to Take Advantage of Free Internet Access for Students
- Resources for Parents and Guardians to Support Distance Learning in Mathematics
- Yale Child Study Center and Scholastic Collaborative's First Aid for Feelings free resource; DAV Pilkey's Dog Man Series and Scholastic Partnership
Nutrition
- Distribution of Pandemic EBT Food Benefits
- COVID-19 Community-wide Emergency Meal Program for Children
- COVID-19 Emergency Meal Program Limited to Students Attending School in Specific Districts
- Food Resources for Kids During COVID-19 Emergency
- Recursos Alimentarios Para Niños Durante
Self-care and Mental Health
- CSDE Healthy Adults Healthy Schools
- CSDE Wellness for Student Support Service Providers
- FREE Yale University and CSDE Science of Well-Being Livestream Event for CT Students and Families
Social and Emotional Support
- Finish Strong
- Family and School Teamwork to Finish Strong
- Updated "Finish Strong" ( April 9, 2021)
- Social Emotional Family Resources
Connecticut Resources - Behavioral Health Crisis Resources
- Connectingtocarect.org
- Family Support Helpline 211: help@211info.org, dial 211 or 1-800-203-1234, Crisis intervention, family support, mental and behavioral health referrals.
- Crisis Mobile Intervention Services: Offers help from trained behavioral health clinicians for children in crisis.
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS):
Provides crisis services for adults through local mental health authorities. - Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Provides information about shelters, programs and other resources. All services are confidential, safe, free and voluntary.
- Kids Mental Health: To help parents and caregivers understand more about their child’s mental health issues. The website contains many local and national resources and covers a range of topics on Child Trauma, Mental Health in Schools, Infant Mental Health and Best and Evidence-Based Practices.
- Mental Health and Evidence-Based Directory age 0 to 21: This directory lists providers of some evidence-based practices available in Connecticut for children and families with behavioral health needs.
- New "Talk It Out Line" helps with stress from caring for children during COVID-19 crisis
- SEL4CT: COVID-19 SEL Supports.
- The Three Rs of Learning from Home: Tips for Stressed-out Families
- Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: RULER Community Strategies for Managing Anxiety around COVID-19.
Coronavirus National Resources - Supporting Emotional Well-Being
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Tips and resources for parents to
take care of themselves and their families during an uncertain time. - Centers for Disease Control: Helping kids cope during and after a disaster.
- Centers for Disease Control: Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019.
- Centers for Disease Control: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) information
regarding spreading. - Centers for Disease Control: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) information
regarding handwashing. - Centers for Disease Control: Information for parents to reduce stress in themselves
and their children. - Centers for Disease Control: Age-based tips and resources for helping children cope
with emergencies. - Center for Disease Control: Caring for Children-tips to keep children healthy while
school’s out. - Child Mind Institute: Talking to kids about the Coronavirus.
- Children’s Institute: Resources on how to share information with young children as well as other useful topics to help children and their families navigate through the current situation.
- Child Mind Institute: For parents, prioritizing your own well-being benefits your whole family.
- Child Mind Institute: Dar prioridad a su propio bienestar beneficia a toda su familia.
- Child Mind Institute: Tips for nurturing and protecting children at home.
- Child Trend: Resources for supporting children’s emotional well-being during the COVID19 Pandemic.
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): Webinar series called "Strategies for Being Your Best 'SELF;"
- Department of Health and Human Services: Taking care of your behavioral health: tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak.
- Hanover Research: Self-regulation strategies.
- Hanover Research • Kids Health: Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to talk to your child. Printable article; also available in audio.
- Kids Health: Coronavirus (COVID-19): ¿Cómo hablar con su hijo sobre este virus?
- Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network: Supportive practices for mental health professionals during pandemic-related social distancing.
Behavioral Health Crisis Resources
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America: General tips for communicating with an anxious/child or teen about coronavirus.
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Offers 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Family Activities Resources
- Brain Pop: It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts
can help ease your mind for children. - Common Sense Media: Device-Free Dinner Guidelines (Sesame Street cast).
- Greater Good in Education: Free SEL Activities and Practices families can do from
home
Special Education
- CPAC and CSDE Special Education Guidance for Parents Related to School Reopening (August 26, 2020)
- IDEA Eligibility Extended Until Age 22
- Special Education Guidance and Resources for COVID-19
Additional Resources
- Confronting COVID-19-Related Harassment in Schools
- Dealing with COVID-19 Together: Resources to Support Families
- Increased Access to Internet Coverage for Connecticut Residents
- Information on AP Students Affected by COVID-19
- Joint OEC/CSDE Memo: Transitioning to Kindergarten During a Public Health Emergency
- Lt. Governor Bysiewicz launches COVID-19 coding computing challenge for 3-12 graders