COVID-19 Information for Parents and Caregivers of Children, Adults with Disabilities and Older Adults

New resources added frequently. Check back often. 

COVID Resources in Spanish

Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG), Administration for Community Living, COVID-19/Emergency Preparedness Guide for Kinship Families and Grandfamilies

ARCH - ARCH Exploring Respite Opportunities and Options (includes ways to find respite at home and online)

ARCH - National Voluntary Guidelines for Providing and Using Respite during the Pandemic with Family Decison Guide.  Also available in Spanish

AARP - Practical Tips for Caregivers Concerned About Coronavirus 

Alliance for Aging Research and the Eldercare Locator - Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis (also available in Spanish)

Caregiver Action Network – Caregiver Help Desk - Call 855-227-3640 or visit caregiveraction.org and Tips for Family Caregivers and COVID-19 

Child Care Aware of America - Information for Families on Health And Safety Measures Child Care Programs May Take During Covid-19

Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Hidden Heroes 10 Things You Need to Know About Coronavirus and COVID-19 Tips for Military and Veteran Caregivers 

Generations United - COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families

Family Caregiver Alliance - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers 

Family Voices – Coronavirus Resources from Trusted Sources for parents of children with special health care needs.

National Alliance for Caregiving - Tips for Sandwich Generation Caregivers in the Era of COVID-19

National Center on Elder Abuse - Keeping Family Together During COVID-19: A Checklist

National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health - Resources for parents and caregivers include videos, toolkits, activities to use at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Share the Care May 2020 Newsletter - wonderful list of online resources for yoga, meditation, workout apps, running, dance, virtual experiences, podcasts, and fun activities for kids! 

The Arc of the US - COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers

UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 (translated in Spanish and Mandarin)

• Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents amidst COVID-19 outbreak 

• Supporting Children During Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

• Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together - This picture book helps young children and families talk about their experiences and feelings related to COVID-19 and the need to shelter in place