Community Resources for COVID-19
WCPSS - COVID Question and Answer page - Look at the right side for additional resources including and distribution information
WCPSS Community Resources (English and Spanish)
FREE Meals for Children in Wake Co - includes site map and locations (check for updates)
Raleigh Government - city update and links about COVID-19
WCPSS Remote Learning Website - click on the left side "Learning Resources" - Elementary School
Emotional Safety for Families during this time - WCPSS Link, tips and links for parents and students
Community Resources
Project Enlightenment: an early childhood education and intervention WCPSS program, serving teachers and parents of young children
Interact: a provider of support and resources for domestic violence in Wake County
Transitions LifeCare: Compassionate grief services and support to adults, teens and children who are grieving the loss of a family member or close friend, or dealing with serious illness. Services include individual and group counseling.
New Leaf Behavioral Health: counseling services committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals and families feel comfortable exploring personal issues and developing skills to help them feel successful.
Triangle Family Services: provides innovative solutions for families facing crisis. TFS accomplishes its mission of “Building a Stronger Community by "Strengthening the Family” through its three core program areas: Family Safety, Financial Stability and Mental Health.
Social Emotional Regulation Resources
sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/ - topic for tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. All are critical to children’s healthy development…and together they build the foundation for a happy, healthy life.
Howard B Wigglebottom - lessons
Brainpop - talking about the COVID-19
Class Dojo - Positive Thinking
Cosmic Kid - Yoga for kids on YouTube
Social Emotional Learning Activities - may need a printer for some of these activities - For Parents
Feeling and Emotions - How to deal with emotions video
Ideas for parents on how to teach children about Emotions - For Parents
Childhood 101 - How to teach your child about emotions and dealing with feelings - For Parents
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
PBS Kids: educational games, videos, and more just for kids
National Geographic Kids: play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts
A Student's Guide to CyberBullying: practical tips for kids for dealing with bullying behavior
VA View: a fun website to explore careers
kidsknowit.com/Kids Know it: a fun way to learn about lots of things
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Operation Homefront: resources for military families - For Parents
CFNC (College Foundation of NC): lots of information, planning tools, and career activities for young students - For Parents
Teaching Tolerance: resources to help your child develop multicultural awareness - For Parents
Love and Logic: provides positive parenting and teaching techniques to build healthy relationships with kids. - For Parents
CHADD: the national resource on ADHD - For Parents
Rachel Simmons: lots of great tips and advice for helping young girls navigate life - For Parents