Resources for COVID-19

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General Information and Updates about COVID-19

Check out the EFC’s State of Affairs Statement during COVID-19 here.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS): https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
Durham County Department of Public Health: https://www.dcopublichealth.org/services/communicable-diseases/communicable-diseases/coronavirus-disease-2020

If You Are Impacted Directly by COVID-19

If you have contracted COVID-19 or are taking care of someone with COVID-19, follow these tips and guidelines from the CDC to keep you and others safe.
Optum has a public crisis line that offers toll-free emotional support help line at (866) 342-6892. It is free of charge and available to anyone, so you can share it with family and friends. Caring professionals will connect people to resources. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Resources for Child Care Providers

Stay updated on all news surrounding coronavirus for child care providers here.
NC Child Care Programs are eligible to apply for COVID-19 relief here.
If parents who are essential workers are in need of financial assistance for emergency child care, they can apply for assistance here.
Check out this webinar series to learn more about the role of professionals in addressing abuse and neglect during COVID-19.
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) in English and Spanish.

Other Helpful Resources and Articles

Learn how to calm your fears and protect your health. Read about mindfulness techniques for coping with coronavirus anxiety.
Watch a webinar: Coping with Traumatic Events.
Traumatic events can range from acts of terrorism, war, natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19.
Watch a webinar: Get the Best of Stress
In this training, participants will get an overview of stress basics as well as practical suggestions for coping with stressful situations, like the Coronavirus outbreak.
Take a look at this Resource Guide for Parents and Families.
Learn more about impact payment and the Coronavirus Tax Relief.

Additional Videos

Watch a video on how to protect yourself from coronavirus.
Watch this guide to self care while social distancing.
Watch this video for more information on how to prevent the spread of the virus.

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