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COVID-19 Resources

  • American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center

    In order to provide support to families and communities who have suffered the loss of loved ones, the American Red Cross has developed a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC) as a hub for resources and contact with its partners.

  • American Rescue Plan Expanded Child Tax Credit

    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has information for families on the American Rescue Plan expanded Child Tax Credit. With recent changes, families can qualify for more money and can receive payments monthly instead of having to wait until the end of the year. Payments will automatically arrive starting on July 15 for most families. Some families may need to take action to receive the benefit.

    AAP offers a flyer in English and Spanish that explains:

    The credit
    Who is eligible
    The next step that parents may need to take

    Click here for the flyer in English.  Click here for the Spanish version.

  • American Sign Language: Basic Lessons

    The Chicago Park District’s  Sarah Faber, Program and Event Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Timothy Owens, Special Recreation Coordinator, provide weekly American Sign Language lessons on the park district’s YouTube channel.

  • An Introduction to Health Care through Telemedicine

    The Midwest Genetics Network created these videos specifically for patients and their families to increase their awareness of the benefits of seeing a health care provider using telemedicine.

  • Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital COVID-19 Resources

    Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital offers general information on COVID-19 to help families. Information includes information about vaccines, a list of recommended resources, frequently asked questions and recent news articles related to COVID-19.

  • Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families

    Information from Family Voices on how families of children with special healthcare needs can prepare for emergencies.

  • At Home With Young Children? Build Preschoolers’ Speech and Language Skills With Everyday Interactions and Activities

    The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association explains how to use everyday activities around the house to help develop young children’s communication skills.

  • AT&T COVID-19 Response

    No terminations because of inability to pay and no late fee charges due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, keeping public Wi-Fi hotspots open for any American who needs them.

  • At-Home Activity Ideas for Individuals With Intellectual Challenges and Developmental Disabilities

    Gateway to Learning created activities and resources to help individuals with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities continue their skill development and lifelong learning at home.

  • Aurora Community Resources for Displaced Residents

    The City of Aurora provides information on a wide variety of resources including housing, food, clothing and legal assistance.