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COVID-19 Resources

  • COVID-19: Caring For Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs

    HealthyChildren.org provides updated information on ways parents and caregivers can help themselves, their families, and their children with special healthcare needs meet their safety, growth and healthcare needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    A guide to prepare for hospital visits from the National Association of the Deaf.

  • COVID-19: What Do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?

    Guidance from the Administration for Community Living.

  • COVID-19: What People with Spina Bifida Need to Know

    Information from the Spina Bifida Association.

  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies.

    Information from the March of Dimes.

  • COVID-19: Where to Get Help for Illinois Families

    Information for Illinois families on how to find assistance with meals, childcare, unemployment, housing, learning and instruction, healthcare and immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Please visit the IDHS Information and Resource During the COVID-19 Crisis website for more details.

  • COVID.gov

    The COVID.gov website provides information and resources about:

    • COVID-19 vaccines
    • Treatment
    • Testing
    • Symptoms and care
    • Long COVID and more

  • Cradles to Crayons Chicago

    Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive — at home, at school and at play. The organization provides these items, including children’s clothing, baby clothes, shoes, diapers, car seats, toys and books, free of charge.

  • Crisis Text Line

    The Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day. Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you:

    • English, text HOME to 741741
    • Spanish, text HOLA to 741741 or text to 442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp

    If you are a caregiver, the Crisis Text Line and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) have teamed up to provide free, 24/7 support to help you navigate the stresses and demands of providing care. Caregivers needing mental health support can text TOUGH to 741741.

  • Crosswalk Community Action Agency

    Crosswalk Community Action Agency (CCAA) offers a variety of programs and services to help individuals and families in Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson and Williamson Counties. CCAA programs address the “day-to-day” needs and help individuals work to become self-sufficient.

    Programs include:

    • A Diaper Program
    • Emergency Services
    • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
    • Food Pantry
    • Homeless Prevention Services
    • Home Repair and Rehabilitation
    • Home Weatherization (IHWAP)
    • Scholarships