COVID-19 Resources for Children and Families

Our hearts go out to all affected by COVID-19. If you are in need of child care during COVID-19, visit our Emergency Child Care Lines page or go to our Individuals Available to Provide Child Care during COVID-19 Emergency page.

Child Care Aware of NH Referral Packet and Brochure:

• Referral Packet
• Program Brochure

Families can take steps to help protect their health and their loved ones during a COVID-19 outbreak. Please see below for a list of resources that may help you!

State and National Organization’s Resources:

• 2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline
• Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) (NH DHHS)
• Parent & Caregiver Guide to COVID-19 (NH Children’s Trust)
• Tips for Families: Coronavirus (Zero to Three)
• Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care (Zero to Three)
• Family Support Warm Line (Waypoint NH)
• Supporting Child and Family Well-Being during the COVID-19 Emergency Guide (NH DCYF)
• Health and Safety Measures-For Families (CCAoA)

CDC Resources:

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• CDC Household Checklist
• Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Financial Resources:

• Comcast Emergency Broadband Benefit
• New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP)
• New Hampshire Food Access Map: For those in need of food resources, as well as those looking to support sites with donations and volunteerism
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program: For those aged over 60 who need help getting their family food
• CAP NH: New Hampshire Housing Relief Program

Resources for Children:

• Vroom offers daily tips and activities that foster brain building moments and support social and emotional development
• Sesame Street in Communities
  • Health Emergencies
  • Caring for Each Other
• A comic strip exploring the Coronavirus
• Learning Resources for Children from ProSolutions
• A Social Story about Wearing Masks
• Going Back to School Social Stories Available in Three Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Social & Emotional Development Resources:

• Tips for Supporting Infants and Young Children’s Transition as we Reopen
• Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• PBS How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
• A guide for parents to keeping children both safe and reassured
• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource from the National Association of School Psychologist (NASP)