ities on number of COVID-19 tests completed, and positive and negative test results, that can help inform local planning for social distancing, school reopening, and gatherings of many individuals.
FindHelp.org: Presents a meaningful on-line search tool inviting families to search for free (or reduced) cost services (e.g. medical care, food, housing, education, transportation, job training, legal aid) by zip code. Specific COVID-19-related programs and services are also currently featured. This tool, curated by Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation, can be used (along with 211.org) by school social workers to link students and families to instrumental support through the current emergency.
2-1-1 -- United Way: Connects visitors to a community resource specialist in the local area who can help to find critical resources and services that can improve - and save - lives. Through a toll-free call to 2-1-1, or a visit to the website, one can find information about:
- Supplemental food and nutrition programs
- Shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
- Emergency information and disaster relief
- Employment and education opportunities
- Services for veterans
- Health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
- Addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
- Reentry help for ex-offenders
- Support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
- A safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse.
Supports for Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Provides K-12 schools, school districts, regional education agencies, state education agencies, and their community partners with information on supporting students and families experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the REMS TA Center offers an overview of data on students and families experiencing homelessness and of homelessness resources available to students and families. The National Center for Homeless Education shares considerations for students experiencing homelessness that education agencies should address; while SchoolHouse Connection highlights common challenges faced by education agencies and solutions.
Youth Experiencing Homelessness: How to Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19: Provides official guidance from the CDC to help protect young people experiencing homeless, those they care about, and those who care for them as safe as possible in light of the threat posed by COVID-19.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - COVID-19 Information and Resources: Serves as the central webpage for Housing and Urban Development COVID-19-related information and resources. The site provides resources for renters, homeowners, and HUD partners, as well as contacts for people experiencing homelessness or those who need free housing help.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - COVID-19 Resources for HUD Partners: Lists resources for Housing and Urban Development partners, programs, and grantees, featuring vaccine access and COVID-19 testing resources.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Coronavirus Resources: Public Housing Agencies: Contents of this webpage include:
- Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
- CDC Eviction Moratorium (most protections appear to have expired effective 7/31/21)
- PHA and Transit Agency Partnership Resources
- COVID-19 Toolkit
- Policy Notices
- Resident Information
- Letters From HUD
COVID-19 (Office of Public & Indian Housing Authority) PIH Quick Guide: Provides public housing agencies (PHAs) and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) with considerations as they develop strategies to address the impact of the pandemic on their staff, residents, communities, and stakeholders.
COVID-19 Interaction Playbook for Housing Partners: This playbook offers promising practices for common interactions and new business situations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to create a safer environment through social distancing and to ensure the safe distribution of goods and servic