Direct Links to Resources:
Khan Academy
Mat-Su Borough School District
Beanstalk Online School
Kids Kupboard Mobile Routes During Closure
Grab N’ Go Meal Distribution Centers
COVID-19 Children Coping with Stress (and how to help)
Introduction: How to help children with stress during this time. The COVID-19 pandemic is very stressful for adults and can be just as if not more stressful for children. This document has tips and guidance to help children during these times.
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National Hotlines by Help Me Grow Alaska
Financial Resources for Military Families
Introduction: Links and resources for Military families that help during times of financial stress.
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Foster Parent Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
Introduction: Questions about COVID-19 and how they relate to fostering and their answers. The questions that are asked and answered in this document:
- What is the OCS systemic response to COVID-19 and how are these actions influencing its practice? How will this response plan be communicated to foster parents?
- Will you know if a child has been exposed to COVID-19 before being placed in the home? Will OCS disclose illness symptoms to FP before requesting placement?
- What is expected of us if someone in our family gets COVID-19 or a foster child gets COVID-19?
- Does Medicaid cover testing of a child for COVID-19? Can a foster parent get a child tested?
- Is it safe to travel with kids? What do we need to do?
- What about visits and family contact? How will the safety of children and adults be protected? What if the birth family is visibly sick? Can I stop a visit?
- Many foster parents are older and many family placements are grandparents. Are there special precautions for the elderly and medically fragile populations?
- What assistance can OCS give if child care is an issue with the shutdown of schools?
- Can foster parents refuse entry of a caseworker into their home if they believe the social worker is sick or showing symptoms of being sick?
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COVID-19 Support & Resources for MSBSD Students & Families
Introduction: Links, Phone numbers, Locations, and other Resources that help families in the Mat-Su Valley area.
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Other COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Universal Precautions
COVID-19 Grocery Delivery Resources
COVID-19 Holistic Health Resources
COVID-19 Mental/Behavioral Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Seniors & Individuals with Complex Medical Conditions