Resources
Dear Families,
These are uniquely difficult times. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way. There are plenty of resources available through the school community and the community at large. Below you'll find a lengthly list of resources for various types of assistance. Knowing that the task of going through this list may feel daunting, you can always reach out to us (Laura Biffar and Daniel Lofgren) and we can help to get you in touch with the right people/supports. We are here for you in these isolating and strange times!
The New York State School Social Workers' Association's Website is a great resource during this very difficult time. The following is the link to the webpage:
nyssswa.org/crisis-response/coronavirus-school-response-resources/
The section titled Resources for Children and Parents has lots of good information including how to discuss the Coronavirus with your child and activities to do while at home from school.
The UNICEF website has information about how to support children through the coronavirus outbreak. You can find this information by going to: unicef.org
**We have some school supplies (glue, glue sticks, pencils, crayons, markers, composition books, folders, and pencil cases) for anyone who needs them. Please email us if you are interested.
Additionally,
If you find yourself needing assistance--you can contact:
* Project Resilience (Ulster County residents may apply online for food and other supports.)
https://covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/project-resilience/
* Food Pantries accessible by UCAT bus:
ulstercountyny.gov/sites/default/files/documents/UCAT-Pantries-Map-Poster_0.pdf
* The New Paltz Community Foundation has a voucher program whereby a family will receive a $20 or $50 voucher to one of 32 restaurants in New Paltz and Gardiner.
(If you want to find out more information, you can visit their website: https://www.newpaltzfoundation.org/ or Facebook page. )
* National Domestic Violence Hotline. Advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in over 170 languages. All calls are confidential and anonymous.
Additional Resources:
Childcare for Emergency Workers/Essential Employees ● YMCA offers childcare beginning March 23rd at Lenape Elementary ymcaulster.org/emergency-child-care/ OR 845-338-3810 Ext. 110
Crisis Intervention/help lines ● Ulster County COVID 19 Hotline: 845-443-8888 ● NYS Coronavirus Hotline: 888-364-3065 ●
Family of Woodstock crisis phone line: 845-338-2370 (24 hour availability) ● New York State Crisis text line: Text 741-741 (24 hour availability) ● Textmeback.org: Text and Chat line: 845-679-2485
Get Updated Medical Information-choose reliable sources ● Center for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html ● National Institute of Health - www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus
Help discussing COVID-19 with young children ● UNICEF - www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19 ● NASP- Parent handout in Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, English www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-cr isis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Astor Counseling Services-1-866-ASTOR01