Family Resources
Strategies to Support Children Who are Struggling to Engage with Distance Learning
Distance Learning Strategies (2).pdfLow- Cost Internet Options
Westwood Loaner HotSpot Program:
The Westwood Public Schools has a limited number of wifi hotspots available for families experiencing Internet connectivity issues at home. We are offering two different options as described below:
Two Week Hotspot Loan
Families are encouraged to troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues with their Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as Xfinity or Verizon. Your ISP is most qualified to determine if the service to your home is sufficient and offer suggestions for how to improve it if necessary. The loaner hotspot can be used for a period of two weeks to allow sufficient time to resolve any issues.
Indefinite Hotspot Loan
Families with a demonstrated financial need or other extenuating circumstances can request a loaner hotspot for an extended period of time, up to and including the entire school year.
Submit a Request for a WPS Hotspot Here
Home Internet:
Internet Essentials
Low-Income, Application- Also offers low cost computers ($149)
15Mbps
*Internet Essentials is offering two months free now. FYI, to be eligible for internet essentials, you cannot have had Comcast in the last 90 days.
Verizon Lifeline $9.25
135% or below of Federal Poverty Guideline, Application Process
10Mbps
https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount
Additionally: You can search through the Mass.gov website
Mobile Hotspots:
Assurance Mobile (Virgin Mobile)
FreedomPop (no eligibility requirements)
Ting (no eligibility requirements)
PCs for People (hotspots)
https://www.pcsforpeople.org/low-cost-internet/
Covid 19 Testing Sites - Boston Area
Codman Square Health Center
The Dimock Center
DotHouse Health
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Mattapan Community Health Center
Whittier Street Health Center
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Uphams Corner Health Center
Bowdoin Street Health Center
Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Community Physicians at Hyde Park
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston Main Campus
Carney Hospital
Mass General Hospital
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center
Testing is free regardless of insurance or immigration status. Residents are encouraged to call the Mayor's Health Line at 617-534-5050 to help with health insurance applications regarding Boston’s healthcare system, and with Covid19 question
HEALTH SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Description Source Link
Free prescription delivery CVS https://www.cvs.com/content/delivery?linkId=84041287
Resources for managing anxiety (adults and children) Concord-Carlisle Public Schools https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1iUGEXL-GseWemcsaG6PqgTyfCe04DElytE7wVABcxEo
Authoritative coronavirus information World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Authoritative coronavirus information Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Parent guide to outbreaks National Child Traumatic Stress Network https://tinyurl.com/sd43g8m
State restrictions and recommendations State of Massachusetts Health Dept.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-prevention-and-treatment
Comic explaining coronavirus to kids NPR https://tinyurl.com/vfs9yxa
Talking about Race, Racism , Equity with Children:
100 Race-Conscious things you can say to your child to advance racial justice
How to talk to kids about race, privilege amid George Floyd protests