Comprehensive resources for families/individuals in Swansea
Helping kids with wearing masks
Tips for nurturing and protecting your children at home
My kid's school is closed, now what?
Advice for caregivers of children with disabilities during COVID
Giving Kids With ADHD Support and Structure During the Coronavirus Crisis
Resources for Families of Children on the Spectrum
How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19
The Autism Institute has Free webinars
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation- has created social stories, academic activities and tips for incorporating speech therapy at home
Wideopenschool is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
If you need assistance finding food, paying bills, or other essentials you can call 2-1-1 or go to this website: http://www.211.org/services/covid19
Kids Link Support for Families -Kids Link is a behavioral health triage service and referral network that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parents can call 1-855-543-5465 when their child is feeling excessive anger or sadness; lashing out at siblings, friends and adults; having severe worries; or hurting him or herself or others. This program is a collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital, Kids’ Link RI.
The Child Mind Institute is a wonderful resource for parents. Resources they offer include:
Parents Helping Parents-Feeling overwhelmed and want to talk to other parents about how they are handling these difficult times? Parents helping parents of Massachusetts has a Parental Stress Line that you can call at 1-800-632-8188 . It is free, confidential, and available 24/7. This website also has a daily support group that you can join using the Zoom meeting app: Parent support group link. They also offer free online parenting workshops.