Pandemic Resources
New Resources
FBI Cyber Awareness for Parents and Caregivers of School Age Children. This public service announcement is intended to raise awareness for parents and caregivers of school-age children about potential disruptions to schools and compromises of private information, as cyber actors exploit remote learning vulnerabilities. If you experience a cyber incident, we ask that you contact your school's assistant principal, so we can track and assist with reported incidents.
Financial/Economic Hardships
The ALICE Recovery Fund has officially gone live and is taking applications for cash assistance from any individuals or families that have suffered financial hardship directly due to the pandemic. Please note the fund is specifically for individuals or families that lost their job or significant portions of their income directly due to the pandemic. If they cannot show that they lost their job due to the pandemic or claim they did but they lost their job in like December or January, they will be deemed ineligible.
Press release ALICE Recovery Fund main page Application
Contact: Sean Hyland, Community Impact Coordinator
United Way of Northern New Jersey
62 Main Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: 973.993.1160 ext. 405
Sean.Hyland@UnitedWayNNJ.org
www.UnitedWayNNJ.org
Social & Emotional Resources
Coping with the “New Normal:” Strategies for Life with COVID-19 on Friday May 1
Family Partners of Morris and Sussex Counties | 67 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Create a space-away: An informal learning activity for children at home
Covid 19 Facts & Resources
From our substance abuse counselor: Resources in case of school closure
10 Ways to Respond to Fear and Scapegoating During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Stress-Management Resources
When everything feels overwhelming, check out tips for taking in rapidly changing news.
De-stress together with meditation apps for kids and families.
Get the blood flowing and elevate the mood with these 25 dance games (you might need to buy a special control from Amazon).
Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.
Don’t forget to enjoy a device-free dinner or two.
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-parenting-coronavirus-home/
https://www.additudemag.com/daily-schedule-coronavirus-home-school/
Educational Resources
Check our School's Media Centers pages for Great Resources
Common Sense Provides Resources for Parents to Prepare for Coronavirus School Closures
Free Digital Resources for Students
codeSpark (elementary school coding) has put together solutions for families stuck at home....
If parents want to sign up directly they can use promo code schoolclosed to receive 3 months of FREE access. (codespark.com/promo)Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help
Free Distance Learning Plans for K–2 Students and Their Families
List of hands-on activities parents can do with their children if interested in adding: https://fs.cignition.com/cblog/fun-math-activities
Sussex County Library:
To get a SCLS library card if you don’t have one: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/get-library-card/
To access ebooks, downloadable audio books, and graphic novels for all ages: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/ebooks-and-eaudiobooks/
For homework help and research databases: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/databases/
To access our digital magazine subscriptions: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/digital-magazines/
For self-guided online learning in a variety of subjects, from computer basics to test prep and more: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/online-learning/