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Mindheart has created this short book to support and reassure children, under the age of 7, regarding the COVID-19. This book is an invitation for families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation.

Manage Stress for Health
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Widespread stress and anxiety regarding COVID-19, compounded by the economic distress due to lost wages, employment and financial assets; mass school closures; and necessary physical distancing measures can result in an increase of stress-related health conditions. The California Surgeon General has a simple guide with things you can do every day, at home, to help support your mental and physical health, utilizing six key strategies.

Resources for Emotional Support and Well-being
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This page lists the phone numbers of all the organizations you can call for support during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are hotlines for youth and teens, veterans, first responders and law enforcement, older Californians, deaf and hard of hearing individuals, services for substance use disorders, LGBTQ individuals, suicide hotlines, and more.

Get Financial Help

Resources for Californians who have been financially affected by COVID-19.

Education

Most California K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are closing or moving online during the COVID-19 outbreak. This page contains questions and answers about the status of California schools.

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

Kids, this comic is for you. It’s based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China.

Teaching Our World: The Coronavirus

Scholastic Classroom Magazines heard that many of your students are worried about the new coronavirus. They’ve created this collection to help you ease their fears and empower them with age-appropriate information. These teaching resources were carefully prepared by grade-level to help your students understand what is being done to keep them safe and how to prevent germs from spreading.

Tangible Support for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19

Immigrants Rising is committed to serving undocumented communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They put together a list of resources to help undocumented immigrants navigate the crisis.

Tips for Families: Coronavirus

The following resources offer tips for families including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.

Friendzy SEL Resources

Friendzy is a comprehensive program designed to change school culture by offering vital social and emotional learning lessons (SEL) to proactively address aggressive behavior, reduce stress, equip with healthy relationship skills, and improve focus and academic performance, which will increase resiliency for success in school and in life.

BrainPOP: Make Any Room a Classroom

As we all continue taking precautions during the spread of COVID-19, BrainPOP is here to help you and your curious learners stay informed and on-track with resources for families and teachers.