Covid-19 Resources

From emotional support, like how to talk to your child about the virus, to practical financial support, such as where to find food pantries, sign up for WIC, how to get free or reduced internet for your home, health insurance for your children, or how to file for unemployment. The following is a practical guide to help you tackle an array of Covid-19 related issues that may be affecting your family and others in our community.

Supporting Families During Covid-19 - This resource from the Child Mind Institute is one of the best and most comprehensive out there for talking to your children about Covid-19 and addressing many of emotional and psychological health issues related the pandemic.

 

New Free New Book on Amazon Coronavirus: A Book for Children(Many books on Amazon are free right now for download to Kindle or Kindle for Mac Devices.)

Talking to Children About Covid-19

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus

Speaking Up Against Racism Around The New Coronavirus

Talking with Children Coronavirus 2019 from the CDC

Explaining the News to Our Kids

How to Avoid Passing Anxiety On to Your Kids

How to Talk to Kids and Teens about the Coronavirus (Psychology Today)

Manage Anxiety and Stress from the CDC

Answers To Your Child's Questions About COVID-19

Handling Your Kid's Disappointment When Everything Is Canceled (nytimes.com)

How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus (from PBS with links to relevant videos from Daniel Tiger, Sesame Street, etc.)

 

For families that are struggling with hunger and are in need of food, there are many resources across the state. 

Tips from Penn State on Meal Planning and How to Stretch Your Budget  

Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network

Full list of food pantries by county

Philabundance.org

Delaware County Food and Nutrition Programs

Free food pantries in Delaware County

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is currently operating under a reduced service plan - meaning not all of the normal WIC resources are available, but most still are. The Springfield WIC office is currently operating as an eWIC Loading Station Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm. This station is for loading of eWIC cards only. Photo ID is required for service. All WIC participants with appointments within the next two weeks should contact WIC at (484) 471-3320 prior to coming for a scheduled appointment or visiting the eWIC loading station. For more information, or to enroll, visit the Delaware County WIC Program website.

 

Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households

 

Free and Low Cost Internet Assistance for Eligible Households

 

Information on the Affordable Care Act and Insurance for those who qualify.

 

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is provided by the state of Pennsylvania for uninsured children and teens. CHIP is free for most families, and families about the thresholds pay low monthly premiums and cop-pay.

 

Workers in Pennsylvania who are impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation benefits. Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. You may be eligible if:

 

Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19 

 

Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19

 

You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19

 

You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts.

 

You can find call center hours and other vital info at www.uc.pa.gov

 

Learn all UC benefit requirements by visiting the self-service guide or use UC LiveChat.

 

Coronavirus resources from the National Housing Conference:https://www.nhc.org/coronavirus-resources/Community Action of Delaware County Emergency Line: (610) 874-8451