APCYF hopes you and your families #stayhome and #stayhealthy. Be kind – from a distance – remember these times aren’t forever. Lots of school, fun, mental health, and family ideas below. Visit and like our Facebook page for more!
Follow us on Twitter for tips, too.
SAMHSA.gov has tips for your mental wellness during distancing, quarantine, isolation
WHO.int/Coronaviruse/Mental-Health-considerations
APS Expands Grab and Go Meal Locations —updated 3/25/20 APS expands free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches to five locations to better reach families. Meals will be set up outside the building for distribution from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Mon-Fri
AFAC/Resources Covid-19 for more food resource information and how to donate
ArlingtonVA.us/COVID-19-coronavirus-updates
APSVA.us/coronavirus-covid-19-updates
Temporary drive-through COVID-19 sample collection site at 1429 N. Quincy St
Take-out options: list of local restaurants with delivery and takeout
Parks and athletic fields are closed until further notice.
Novaparks.com/alert/updated-march-24-2020-nova-parks-open-to-trail-and-passive-use-only-click-for-more
Arlington Neighbors Helping Each Other Through COVID-19 is another Facebook option
Check Nextdoor Neighbors are sharing supplies and help.
APS has many resources for learning-at-home!
Fun Activities Flyer
Kids National Geographic +free classes on FacebookLive daily at 11 and 1
Disneyjunior /games | Disneynow.com/all-games
DocMcStuffins EVERYBODY WASH YOUR HANDS!
Almanac.com/kids Almanac.com/kids-stuck-home
Youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y Mo Willems teaches kids to draw his characters like KnuffleBunny, Piggy and the Pigeon!
Clevelandmetroparks Virtual Classroom
Doug Kammerer Weather 101 from Channel 4NBC
If you need support right now, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Call 800-799-7233
- If you’re unable to call, visit Thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to the number 22522
Caring for Older Friends and Relatives
Preparing makes sense for older Americans (ready.gov)
Psychosocial Issues for Older Adults in Disasters (SAMHSA)
Katrina’s Impact on the Elderly Still Resonates (npr.org)
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults (cdc.gov)
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors (Red Cross)
Caring for the Elderly during Natural Disasters (carecentrix.com)