Caregiver Resources
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"The first teacher in a child's life is his or her caregiver" (Samuel Gutierrez, 2020)
Welcome to my Counseling Corner!
Hello parents! We believe in you! We believe that you can do it, we can help. You are not alone in this. Some available resources, if you would like more information on something else, don't hesitate to contact me through e-mail. sgutierrez@cusdk12.org
Que tal padres! Aqui algunos recursos a su disponibilidad, si gustaria informacion sobre otra cosa no dude en comunicarse conmigo por medio de e-mail: sgutierrez@cusdk12.org
Creemos que ud puede y nosotros podemos ayudarle! Si se Puede!
Caregiver Resources | ...we believe that you can do it and we can help!
Financial Unemployment
Financial/Unemployment
California Workers During COVID-19 Crisis:
Filing for Supplemental Pay due to Impacts on Wages: https://ucanr.edu/sites/SLO/files/321854.pdf
Employment Development Department: https://www.edd.ca.gov/
Phone number: 1800- 758-0398
Address: 1550 Main St. El Centro, Ca 92243
Apply for Cash Assistance
Families can apply for cash assistance:
CalFresh, & Med-Cal.
California Coronavirus (Covid-19) Response
Help with:
Know symptoms & risks | Get testing & treatment
Get financial help | Get food & food assistance
Stress Management | Emotional health resources
Guide for Immigrant Californians | Get help for small businesses | Sign up for alerts in your county
State Covid-19 Hotline:
833-422-4255 (833) 4CA-4ALL
Early Childhood
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-pregnancy-childbirth-and-breastfeeding
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=33?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=ec03feb3-89d5-4aa8-9873-fc2fab0cdf34
Assistance for Women, Infants & Children (WIC): https://www.womeninfantschildrenoffice.com/imperial-wic-clinics-california-wcn2836
Infant Feeding
Infant Feeding & Safety
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Food Banks & Other Distribution Sites
Food Banks & Other Emergency Food Sites: http://www.ivfoodbank.com/programs/
For information in Imperial, contact Thania Lopez, thania@ivfoodbank.org, 760-370-0966.
If a family/student becomes homeless and are staying with a family member, please inquire if you qualify for USDA Commodities.
http://www.moureycenter.org/programs/usda-commodities-distribution/
Distribution Sites: http://www.ivfoodbank.com/programs/partner-agencies/
Follow Imperial food bank for schedules: https://www.facebook.com/IVFoodBank/
Calexico Unified School District Meal Distribution | Meals for Children
MEALS For Children | Wear Your Mask!
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Tuesday - Meals for Tuesday & Wednesday
Thursday - Meals for Thursday, Friday & Monday
Food available @ Dool Elementary School
William Moreno | Kennedy Gardens | CHS 9th | Cesar Chavez | Jefferson
Revised Schedule for May 19
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COMIDAS Para Niños | Use su Cubrebocas!
Todos los martes y jueves @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
martes - Comidas para martes y miercoles
jueves - Comidas para jueves, viernes y lunes
Comida disponible @ Dool Elementary School
William Moreno | Kennedy Gardens | CHS 9th | Cesar Chavez | Jefferson
Food Safety & Access
FOOD SAFETY & ACCESS
Educators:
English version:
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=FS-37-W
Spanish version:
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=FS-37-W-S
Consumers:
To enhance personal hygiene and safe food handling:
English version:
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=FS-36-W
https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Takeout_COVID-19_Flyer_032320.pdf?fwd=no
Nutrition Resources
USDA guidance, choose my plate: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/dietary-guidelines
Activities, materials, and infographics: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/all-resources
For more daily cooking and ideas: follow us on Facebook:
Farm Smart: https://www.facebook.com/UCfarmsmart/
CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: https://www.facebook.com/uccalfreshimperial/
Organizations & Food facilities:
http://www.icphd.org/media/managed/2019coronavirus/Novel_COVID_19_Food_Facility_Guidance_3_20_20.pdf
Organization & Food Facilities
Water Safety & Food Safety Factsheet
Food Storage & Reducing Food Waste
Food Storage: SavetheFood.org has a comprehensive guide on how to store different kinds of food: https://savethefood.com/storage
Reduce food waste: Ideas for Food Waste Reduction