COVID-19 Resources for the Early Childhood Community
This is an evolving list that will be updated regularly. If you have a resource that you would like included on this page, please email Amy Russo-Perler at amy@vecaa.org.
Health and Safety
- Holiday and Winter Break Messaging Toolkit for Child Care and Out of School Care Programs (Word version and PDF version, from the Department of Health)
- Health Guidance for Childcare and Out-of-School-Time Care (August 31- from the Department of Health, Agency of Education, and Department for Children and Families)
- Supplies Related to COVID-19 for Child Care Programs (VT Child Development Division)
- VT Child Development Division Blog
- VT Department of Health COVID-19 General Information Page
- VT Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page for Schools and Child Care Programs
- Department of Mental Health COVID-19 Resource Page
- Centers for Disease Control “Protect Your Family” Information Page
- Building Bright Futures News Page
- Department of Health Guidance for Childcare and Schools Providing Childcare for Essential Persons
- VT Department of Health “What You Need to Know About COVID-19” – Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Kirundi, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.
- Informational Videos in Various Languages (Spectrum Youth and Family Services and USCRI VT)
- Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic (from Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts)
- Crisis Resources:
- Child Abuse: Visit the Department of Children and Families Reporting Child Abuse page or call Prevent Child Abuse Vermont’s Helpline (1-800-244-5373).
- Domestic Violence: Visit the DCF Domestic Violence Resources, call Vermont Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-228-7395), or text LOVEIS to 22-522 to connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- Mental Health: Visit the Department of Mental Health How to Get Help page or text “VT” to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
Food Security
- Covid-19 and Food Access (from Hunger Free Vermont)
- Vermont Foodbank Planning and Response Page
- Meal Access for Families with Young Children (flyer from Hunger Free Vermont)
Economic Security and Housing
- Contact Vermont 2-1-1 by email or phone for information on emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, and much more.
- VT Affordable Housing Coalition Update Page
Early Care and Education
- Health Guidance for Childcare and Out-of-School-Time Care (August 31- from the Department of Health, Agency of Education, and Department for Children and Families)
- VT Child Development Division Blog
- VT Department of Children and Families Information Page for Child Care Providers, CIS Providers, and CDD Grantees and Contractors
- VT Agency of Education Guidance for Schools
- VT Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page for Schools and Child Care Programs
- VT DCF Child Care Stabilization Payments Guidance
- Let’s Grow Kids Resources Page
- Afterschool Resources (from VT Afterschool)
Small Businesses and Employers
- VT Department of Labor Update Page
- VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development Guidance for Businesses
- Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- Stay Home, Stay Safe FAQs for Businesses (VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development)
- Request Form for Continuation of Business Operations (VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development)
- Center for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- VT Main Street Alliance Blog Entry on their Small Business and Legislator Forum (March 17)
- VT Small Business Development Center Assistance Page
- COVID-19 Prep and Resources for Small Businesses (from the Vermont Community Loan Fund)
- Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance Information
- Main Street Alliance Small Business and COVID-19 Page
Collective Resource Pages
- Collaborative VT COVID-19 Resource List (from Action Circles)
- Coronavirus Resources (from Building Bright Futures- this page includes links to recordings of the BBF and CDD Early Childhood Forums on Childcare)
- COVID-19 Awareness: Meeting Essential Needs – Resource for Children and Families (from Voices for Vermont’s Children)
- COVID-19 Updates (from Vermont Family Network)
- COVID-19 Resources (from the Vermont Commission on Women)
Other
- Until further notice, State House and Senate Committee will be discussing essential business, including COVID-19 responses, on public conference calls. For details, including call-in information, visit the Vermont Legislature website.
- Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office COVID-19 Documents
- Facilitation Tips for Virtual Meetings (from Building Bright Futures)
- Resources on Narrative and Messaging in Times of Crisis (Narrative Project)
- New Connectivity Resources (VT Department of Public Services)
- COVID-19 Resources for New Americans
- Plain Language Tips for Working with Support Staff During COVID-19 (from Green Mountain Self Advocates)
- Information about Your Rights Under Emergency COVID-19 Response Laws (from Family Values @ Work)
COVID-19 Legal and Benefits Updates for Vermonters (Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont)