COVID-19 Resources
Information from Seminole County Public Schools
Helpful Hints
Practice proper hand washing: scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water.
Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
Keep your distance from others who are coughing, sneezing, or have a fever. (Six feet or more is ideal.)
If you are sick, stay home from work or school.
Stay informed: check out www.cdc.gov for the most up-to-date travel alerts and health information.
If you are feeling scared or concerned with the spread of COVID-19 and the state of today's affairs, you are not alone. Below, you will find some resources and information that you can share with your little ones about the virus.
This is a great children's story about social distancing and helping your children to understand.
Assistance is Here!
A lot of our families are in dire need of public assistance for food, cash, medical assistance, and other essentials during this scary time. Below are a few resources from the state of Florida to help struggling families. Feel free to share with anyone who could benefit from these resources.
Heart of United Way
In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, Heart of Florida United Way has established a fund to support Central Florida residents whose financial stability is being impacted. The focus of the fund is to support the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population experiencing hardship due to decreased hours or unpaid leave. Specifically for residents of Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. The ALICE Fund provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance to help prevent eviction and homelessness. Clients must demonstrate financial need by presenting documentation including but not limited to bank statements, pay stubs, rent agreements, utility bills, etc.
Food, Cash, Medical Assistance
For those who are eligible and want to apply, here’s what you may need for all individuals for whom you are applying:
Social Security number and date of birth.
Income information such as job, child support or any other sources.
Resource or asset information such as checking and savings accounts, vehicles, homes, land or life insurance.
Housing expenses such as rent or utilities.
Health insurance information.
All U.S. citizens applying for, or receiving Medical Assistance, including children, are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and identity.
Unemployment Benefits
According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, you must have the following information before you can file:
Social Security number
Driver’s license or state ID number
Your employment for the last 18 months, including for each employer:
Name, address and phone number
First and last day of work
Gross earnings (before taxes are taken out) during the listed dates
The reason for separation
FEIN (this is found on any W2 or 1099 tax forms you have received)
If you don’t have the FEIN, you can use employer details off of a recent pay stub
Claims filed without correctly reporting employers may experience delays. It is important to list the correct employment information when filing your claim. If you fail to do so, your benefits may be delayed while the missing employment information is obtained.
The United States Department of Labor says anyone who meets the following criteria is eligible:
An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work.
An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over; and
An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member.