COVID 19 Parent Resources

County Food Distribution:

Christ Chapel Church (223 Inman Street Ringgold, GA) - Food pantry - Open 9:00-12:00 Monday- Saturday: you need to bring with you a Drivers License or photo id, Social Security Card for each person in the household that you want food for, and a utility bill or rent receipt to show that you reside in the Catoosa County area.

DFACS Resources:

To limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public, DFCS encourages families to access self-service options online during this period. Self-service options include:

Apply for Food Stamp and Medcaid Benefits:

Visit: gateway.ga.gov (verification documents can also be uploaded and case status info is available for all benefits)

Download an Application: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Visit: https://www.connectebt.com/gaebtclient or call: 888-421-3281 for updates

Those without internet access can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746 for additional information or to request a paper application. Once completed, applications and any required verification can be mailed back to your local county DFCS office. County office locations are available online at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.

Resources for Parents to talk with their children about COVID 19:

Brain Pop Video on Coronavirus

Social Story explaining the Coronavirus