Family Resources
Articles and Resources for Parents
Kids Teaching Kids About COVID-19: Webinar on March 26, at 1 pm. Featuring Wells Road student, Charlotte Bennett
Subscriptions to Free Services during COVID-19
Common Sense Media Resources for Families
USA Today: 18 Free Resources
https://www.facebook.com/lynnlyonsanxiety/
https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
Science Friday: partners with educators and scientists to create free STEM activities, lessons, and resources for all learners.
Wonderopolis is a fun-filled destination that provides a fascinating outlet for curious kids of all ages.
BookPage is a discovery tool for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres.
List of fun, free (and germ-free) activities for teens and adults, created by GMHS Media Center
Children’s Behavioral Health Help During the Pandemic
This is a time of stress and anxiety for many children and families; however, there is help available to support children's behavioral health needs.
CHR is a behavioral health resource for you, your family and friends during this difficult time. All of our outpatient locations are open. To learn more visit www.chrhealth.org or call: 1.877.844.3571
If your child is in crisis, call 2-1-1 for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services.
Families can find community mental health agencies and providers trained in selected trauma-informed evidence-based treatments through Connecticut’s Evidence-Based Practices Directory. Call to see if telehealth services are offered.
Contact your pediatrician or call 2-1-1 to ask for a referral to a mental health provider near you.
View CHDI’s COVID-19 resource list for additional links to support children’s behavioral health and emotional well-being.
Virtual Field Trips
Museums
British Museum, London
Guggenheim Museum, New York
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Uffizzi Gallery, Florence
National Parks:
Connecting with National Parks
National Monuments:
Other Field Trips:
Granby Public Library
The Granby Public Library provides a number of digital resources that support reading, research, and exploration during this time of distance learning. Please visit the following site to take advantage of those resources: https://www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system/library-services