Coronavirus Resources
We understand that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered the lives of our Bigs, Littles, families, partners, and community members in many ways. We stand with you during this difficult and confusing time. While our staff continues to work remotely, we remain available to our community and to our matches. We've assembled the following resources in order to help keep you informed, safe, and healthy. Links to resources are hyperlinked in the text.
This list is updated periodically. If you have a resource to share, please contact Becky Perkins, Vice President of Marketing & Outreach, at becky.perkins@bbbsbutler.org.
Information about the pandemic
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Governor DeWine & Dr. Acton's press conferences
Butler County Health Department
Emergency & community food assistance
Shared Harvest Foodbank website
Shared Harvest Foodbank flyer about drive-thru food distribution
Shared Harvest Foodbank flyer about applying for SNAP benefits
Meals for students by school district:
- Hamilton City Schools
- Middletown City Schools
- Fairfield City Schools
- Edgewood City Schools
- Talawanda School District
- Lakota Local Schools
- Monroe Local Schools
- New Miami Local Schools
- Madison Local School District: Busing food to school aged children on Monday’s and Wednesday’s – call the board office for delivery – 513-420-4777
Unemployment Assistance
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services - Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations
13 Steps to Take if You've Lost Your Job Due to the Coronavirus Crisis (article by Bankrate)
Daycare Centers
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services - Pandemic Child Care Centers and information
Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Bankrate's Coping with COVID: 15 Car-friendly mindfulness activities for kids
Caroline Conquers Her Corona Fears: A Kids Coping & Coloring Book
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Coping Guide
World Health Organization: Helping children cope with stress
Trauma-informed art courses and ideas
Resource Guide for Ohioans with Disabilities: How to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Coronavirus
Managing stress while working remotely
10 Ways to Exercise as a Family
Just for Kids: A Comic Explaining the New Coronavirus
How to talk to teens about Coronavirus
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Greater Good's Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus
How to care for yourself while practicing social distancing
How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19
How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
Into the Cloud: Web safety from the Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Educational & Activity Resources for Parents, Guardians & Bigs
Apart Together activities for Bigs & Littles
Comprehensive list of online educational resources and virtual field trips
List of free educational apps, games, and websites from Common Sense Media
List of education companies offering free subscriptions
List of links and resources from Cincinnati Bell
Online Science Learning for K-5th grade
Travel Zoo online places in the world to visit
101 Conversation Starters with Kids
120+ Conversation Starters for Teens
Kanopy - online streaming of educational documentaries
Hoopla - digital books and documentaries
Khan Academy Learning Schedule for Kids
Online story, game, and animation creator
TakeLessons online learning YouTube channel