We are all living in uncharted territory during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Below you will find resources to help navigate parenthood in this unprecedented time.
Parenting During COVID-19 Resources
Local Cooperate Childcare Solutions: Bank of America, Sigma Pro, and Lena Pope model innovative child care supports for their working parents during the pandemic.
Parent event and Resource Texts: Best Place for Kids! delivers texts to parents (English & Spanish) about family-friendly events & resources from trusted local partners tailored based on their child’s age and zip code.
FIND! Childcare Tool: Free search platform lists all the quality, licensed child care spots for kids ages 0-12 across Tarrant County.
Free Technology Help Desk: Links parents with trained volunteers who guide them through their school-related device and technology issues related to distance learning via free phone appointments.
10 Parenting Tips During COVID-19- TexProtects
https://www.texprotects.org/media/uploads/covid_parenting_and_rr_flyer.final.pdf
https://www.texprotects.org/media/uploads/covid_parenting_and_rr_flyer.final.pdf
Tips to Keep the Calm at Home- HealthyChildren.org
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Parenting-in-a-Pandemic.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Parenting-in-a-Pandemic.aspx
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers- CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/index.html
Tips for Staying Connected- Prevent Child Abuse America
https://preventchildabuse.org/coronavirus-resources/
https://preventchildabuse.org/coronavirus-resources/
COVID-19 Impact on Children with PIMS- Birth Injury Guide
https://www.birthinjuryguide.org/coronavirus-impact-on-children-significant-outbreak-pims/
https://www.birthinjuryguide.org/coronavirus-impact-on-children-significant-outbreak-pims/
Bedtime Stress & COVID: 19 Wellness Tools For Kids- Slumber Yard
https://myslumberyard.com/blog/bedtime-apps-for-kids-covid/
https://myslumberyard.com/blog/bedtime-apps-for-kids-covid/
Child Abuse Prevention Resources
Due to Quarantine and Social-Distancing, child abuse cases are on the rise as many children have been isolated at home with their abuser. Here you will find tips on spotting signs of abuse and how to report it.
Child Abuse Data and Resources
Child Well-being in Texas- Annie E. Casey Foundation
https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook/?l=48
https://www.aecf.org/interactive/databook/?l=48
Reporting as a Friend or Family Member- Futures Without Violence
https://www.texprotects.org/media/uploads/covid_parenting_and_rr_flyer.final.pdf
https://www.texprotects.org/media/uploads/covid_parenting_and_rr_flyer.final.pdf
Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic- Zero Abuse Project
https://cdn2.zeroabuseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Responding-to-Child-Abuse-During-a-Pandemic-2.pdf
https://cdn2.zeroabuseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Responding-to-Child-Abuse-During-a-Pandemic-2.pdf
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Statistics and Resources
https://www.abuselawsuit.com/resources/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/
https://www.abuselawsuit.com/resources/child-sexual-abuse-statistics/