COVID 19

At this time of covid 19 School Social Workers are here to help and support families and guide access to services. I am here to provide accurate preventative information from reliable sources. I am also here to support families through any fears or anxities they may experince. Here are some supportive resources that could provide information to support parents and students at this time.

COVID-19 RESOURCES for School Staff and Parents

Helping Children Cope

Talking to children about COVID19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource

World Health Organization (WHO): Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19 Outbreak

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Talking to Children about COVID-19

Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers during Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope

Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (CDC)

Helping Children Cope with COVID-19 Pandemic (Mayo Clinic)

Coping with anxiety and stress: Coping Cards

Website Links

Talking to Kids about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children (CDC)

(CDC) Managing stress and anxiety: For Parents, Responders and People Released to Quarantine

National Center of School Mental Health

University of Michigan Health – How to talk to your kids about COVID-19

Parent Toolkit: Social and emotional development

Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Your Kids about the Coronavirus (and Ease Their Fears)

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease 2019 fact sheet from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) – English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Arabic