Activities for Children & Families
• Resource Guide for Children & Families Including Online Activities And Getting Connected to Other Resources: Click Here To Download
• Scholastic has launched Scholastic Learn at Home and its FREE! Currently there are 5 days of activities for PreK-K, 1-2, 3-5, and 6+: http://bit.ly/2QgXbLN
• Every day this week at 9 a.m. (10 EST) the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy will read a shark themed book via Facebook Live: http://bit.ly/39XXinm
• Every day this week at 2 p.m. (3 EST) the Cincinnati Zoo will Facebook Live a Home Safari featuring one of their animals and provide an activity that your child can do at home!: http://bit.ly/3baYPHd
• 30 Educational Netflix shows to stream: http://bit.ly/3d5Jg50
• 18 Podcasts for Kids to listen to: http://bit.ly/3d8ELXN
• 12 Museums with Virtual Tours: http://bit.ly/39U6jOz
• 33 National Parks with Virtual Tours: http://bit.ly/2QlXO77
• Virtual Field Trips: http://bit.ly/2QjvjGV
• Storyline Online is a digital library of pictures books read aloud by actors. You can search by title, author, and reader. Each book lists a suggested age/grade level and an activity guide which includes reading comprehension questions to ask your child: https://www.storylineonline.net/
• Go Noodle will get your child up and moving with their movement and mindfulness videos: https://family.gonoodle.com/
• Cosmic Kids Yoga uses stories and characters (Star Wars, Trolls, Harry Potter, Frozen, and more!) children already know to get them moving.: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Resources For Parents & Children
How To Speak To Your Children About COVID-19 (video):
Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19 (video):
COVID-19 Resources from The Children's Bureau:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/resource/covid-19-resources
COVID-19 Resources & Tips from Prevent Child Abuse America:
https://preventchildabuse.org/coronavirus-resources/
Resources For Children & Families from Save The Children:
Resources For Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to influenza, pandemics, or other public health emergencies, and their effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
Small Business Administrator Loans Now Available:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ApplyOnline
Resources For Job Seekers
Immediate Job Openings in Bastrop County Available Through Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area:
https://workforcesolutionsrca.com/jobs-now
Job Openings with HEB:
Job Openings with Amazon:
Job Openings with Walmart:
Resources For Small Businesses
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Checklist:
Small Business Owners' Guide to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act:
Links to Organizations tracking the spread of the Coronavirus
National Information from the Center For Disease Control (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Información nacional del Centro para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html
International Information from the World Health Organization (WHO):
Texas Information from the Department of State Health Services:
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83
Local information from the Austin Public Health Department:
http://www.austintexas.gov/COVID19
Map of COVID-19 cases by county:
https://www.broadstreet.io/map/embed/?id=Qm9hcmRDYXJkVXNlTm9kZTo1NzMxNjU=
Information & Resources
Coronavirus Self-Checker Tool from CDC (What To Do If You Are Sick):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Guidance for High Risk Individuals:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
Information For Those Who Are Sick:
http://www.austintexas.gov/article/covid-19-information-those-who-are-sick
Trust For America's Health Portal of Resources:
https://www.tfah.org/story/tfahs-portal-of-covid-19-resources/
Resources for Women Who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding:
Tips to Improve your Internet Speed During Periods of High Demand:
https://connectednation.org/helpful-tips-to-improve-your-internet/
CoronavirusNOW news site:
https://www.coronavirusnow.com/
Resources for Older Adults & People With Disabilities:
https://acl.gov/COVID-19#ProgramIssues
Resources for Faith Leaders:
School meal pickup locations:
https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/
Coronavirus self-monitoring tools from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html
Local Resources Available Through State Hotline: or dial 2-1-1
Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus:
https://www.fastmed.com/coronavirus-2019/
How to Protect Yourself (videos):
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Printable Materials:
Share Facts About COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-h.pdf
Stop the spread of germs poster:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
How To Make a Face Mask:
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Poster:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf
Wash your hands:
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-poster-english-508.pdf
Mental Health Resources
How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
Signs, Symptoms & How To Relieve Stress
How Do I Know Someone is Experiencing Anxiety or Depression?
How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19
How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
Care & Well-Being Check Services (paid):
Warm Lines throughout the country:
MONDAY 3/30, 12-4PM: WE ARE BLOOD MOBILE UNIT @ THE FLEMING COMMUNITY CENTER WITH CITY OF ELGIN - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
MONDAY 3/30-THURSDAY 4/1 AT 1PM: BRAIN BREAK WITH BASTROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY 3/30-FRIDAY 4/3 AT 7AM: DAILY CALM LIVE STREAM TO EXPLORE AN INSPIRING NEW THEME AND MINDFULNESS CONCEPTS
THURSDAY, 4/2 AT 4:45PM: VIRTUAL TEEN THURSDAYS WITH BASTROP PUBLIC LIBRARY