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.

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10 Parenting Tips During COVID-19- TexProtects 
​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

Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers- CDC
​https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/index.html

Tips for Staying Connected- Prevent Child Abuse America
​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/

Bedtime Stress & COVID: 19 Wellness Tools For Kids- Slumber Yard
​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

Reporting as a Friend or Family Member- Futures Without Violence
​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