Supporting Children and Families in a time of COVID-19
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With the cancellation of the annual Early Learning Conference, we wish to provide a space for our early learning professionals to access important ideas and resources to continue a high level of care and support for children while also prioritizing educator wellness.  

Link to Current Updates from the Early Learning Division

Helpful Sites/Online Resources

Central Oregon P-3rd Initiative 
Children's Institute 
Oregon Early Learning Division
Oregon's Early Learning and Kindergarten Standards 
Talking with Children about COVID-CDC
Supporting Children and Families-National Child Stress Traumatic Network 
PBS and Daniel Tiger-How to talk about COVID as a family
Scholastic's Learn at Home
Go Noodle's Flow-Mindfulness Exercises for Children and Adults​
NAEYC's Message in a Backpack resources for Educators 
Author and Illustrator Mo Willems hosts "Lunch Doodle" everyday
Brain Building for Families - https://www.childcareaware.org/families/brain-building-for-families/
Virtual Tour of National Parks - https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours
Resources to support growth mindset, SEL, and mindfulness (including video playlist for animated books)
Free Stories for Children and Families on Audible (in multiple languages) 
Covibook - Supporting and reassuring children around the world: 
​https://www.mindheart.co/descargables?fbclid=IwAR2ZDreH0fbNYjNAyNTkak81SPUDfzRKWtjgMgo-I4CHc2HntVJYJy_RLHM
Bridging ECE and PreK-12 Systems: https://nationalp-3center.org/
At Home Teaching and Learning PreK-3rd Grade: https://nationalp-3center.org/resources/at-home-teaching-and-learning-in-prek-3rd-grade/
Staying Healthy at Home: ​https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/en/
Deschutes County Community Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dMNoL4BR2W-VVheAZP9a7nBGDE0B9nAyEsbFlLF35u0/edit
Jefferson and Crook County Community Resources: ​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dqUtxbQaB6VJMUekF5jSbBDUDUxo6zOUYIJfGDC8BoE/edit

Staying Connected

Marco Polo-Video Messaging App
Conscious Discipline's social story, "Why Can't I Go to School Today?" (available in multiple languages)
Story Time with Mountain Star Family Relief Center-Facebook 
​Sesame Street Communities-Focus "Caring for One Another"
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Training Opportunities

If you are concerned about meeting your training requirements for licensing, please email Denise Hudson at deniseh@neighborimpact.org.

Nutrition Support

SNAP155,000 Oregonians work in restaurants and bars. Thousands of others work in stores and businesses that are temporarily closing. Public structures like SNAP are here for these critical moments. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families. You can learn more on the Oregon Department of Human Services website about whether you’re eligible for SNAP and apply online to help keep food on the table.

BEND-LaPine
La Pine High School and Bend Senior High School sites open during Spring Break
Bend-La Pine Schools has extended its “grab and go” meals for children age 18 and under through April 28, including the week of Spring Break.
The meals will be available at five locations March 18-20 and March 30 to April 28. Bend-La Pine Schools will open two locations for meal pick-ups during Spring Break, March 23-27, at Bend Senior High School and La Pine High School.
Ensworth Elementary School
2150 NE Dagget Lane, Bend
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Sky View Middle School
63555 18th Street, Bend
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bend Senior High School
230 NE 6th
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Elk Meadow Elementary School
60880 Brookswood Blvd., Bend
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
La Pine High School
51633 Coach Road, La Pine
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Meals will be served on dates that were scheduled school days prior to the statewide closure order. Visitors are asked to enter through designated doors, pick up a meal from the cafeteria and then take the meal to go. Gathering inside the school will be discouraged.
Bend-La Pine Schools custodial staff will be cleaning before and after each meal.
Adults can purchase a meal for $4.

​SISTERS
Meals available at Sisters Elementary School. Seating is available outside or meals can be taken “grab and go.” Breakfast 8 to 8:30 am; lunch 11:30 am to noon.

MADRAS
Madras High School: Meals served at the entrance near the gym
​Bridges High School: Meals served in the parking lot M

METOLIUS
Metolius: Meals served in the bus dropoff area

WARM SPRINGS
Warm Springs: K-8: Meals served at the curb next to the bus dropoff 
Meals:  March 16-20, March 30-31
Breakfast 7:30 am-8:30 am, Lunch 11 am-11:45 am  Meals will be provided as a grab and go, or as a drive through. Eligible Individuals: Meals are free to children 1-18
Providers,

PROVIDER SUPPORT:

ELD is surveying providers on supply and support needs to maintain their operations over the coming weeks.  That survey can be accessed by clicking on the link below.

Survey for Providers — How can ELD support you?
Please complete the following survey so we can best help you in assisting families in Oregon that are searching for child care during this public health crisis. We know offering your child care services at this time can pose challenges, especially if you are struggling to find supplies or food deliveries. Please be as specific and detailed with your needs as possible. We ask you to carefully consider what you need to continue or expand your child care services.
https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/COVIDemergency/index.html

Small Business Administration funding is available now for businesses in Oregon impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Fill out the application online or get assistance through Small Business Development Centers: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance 

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