Resources for Bigs, Littles and Families

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Information & Activities for Littles

Talking to Kids:

Coronavirus

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Explaining Coronavirus To Kids, And The Science Of Soap

Gun Violence

Talking to Children About Tragedies (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Helping Kids After a Shooting (American School Counselor Association)
Explaining the News to Our Kids (Common Sense Media)
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (Child Mind Institute)

General Activities:

Indoor Games & Activities To Get Children Moving
125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis

Virtual Field Trips:

20 Virtual Field Trips for Kids
101+ Virtual Tours of Popular Attractions Around the World

Check out museum websites for virtual tours.
Zoos and aquariums often have live webcams on different animal exhibits as well.

Yoga:

Cosmic Kids Yoga
Gaia Kids Yoga
Awake & Mindful Kids Yoga
Yoga with Adriene

Information for Bigs & Parents

General Info:

Apart but Together Activities
COVID-19 Mentor Tips
CDC Clean & Disinfect Guidelines
CDC Disinfecting Your Home
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community

Unemployment Info:

https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Food Resource Info:

Feeding San Diego
Where Students can get Meals in San Diego County
San Diego Food Bank
Lemon Grove Food Sites
Spring Valley-La Mesa Food Sites
El Cajon Food Sites
Santee-Lakeside Food Sites
Alpine Mountain Empire Food Sites
School Sites with Food Resources

Veteran Resources:

PENFED Foundation
The Independence Fund
Modest Needs Organization
Operation First Response
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Salute Heroes
Salute Inc.
Semper Fi Fund
USA Cares
Operation We Are Here
Veterans Inc.

Homeless Resource Info:

Lemon Grove
Spring Valley-La Mesa
El Cajon
Santee-Lakeside
Alpine Mountain Empire
North Central

Financial Literacy Info:

Managing Personal Finances During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Financial Literacy in the Black Community

Online Education Info:

Online courses:
450 Ivy League Courses to Take for Free
Age of Learning

Virtual College Campus Tours:
Visit 600+ Colleges for Free

Wifi Info:

Check with local providers, many are offering discounts and or free wifi during this time

Employment Resources and Money-Savings Tips for Workers Impacted by COVID-19:

Coupon Chief Blog

Legal Resource for Community Members:

http://www.cwclp.org/