Updates and information from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Families Services regarding COVID-19.

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development has developed a frequently-asked-questions document for families that features updates on the status of child care programs, public and private schools and other essential information to support families –

Southern Illinois Healthcare compiled this list of food pantries, soup kitchens and mobile markets in the following counties:

• Jackson
• Alexander
• Franklin
• Gallatin
• Hamilton
• Hardin
• Perry
• Pope
• Pulaski
• Williamson
• Johnson
• Massac
• Saline
• Union
• White

COVID-19 Assistance for Southern Illinois Shawnee Health Service received a $250,000 grant from the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to serve the state’s most vulnerable residents. Shawnee Health Service is focused on deploying resources to Jackson, Williamson, and Union Counties. Assistance may be available to residents of other counties.

There are no restrictions on age or insurance coverage status. Anyone may request assistance, regardless of whether or not he or she is a patient or client of Shawnee Health Service. Grant funds will be used to assist southern Illinoisans with:

• Food and basic needs
• Temporary housing, rent, utilities, or mortgage
• Utility and financial assistance
• Out-of-pocket medical costs

If you would like to request assistance for yourself or on behalf of another person, please call Shawnee Health Service at (618) 519-9200.

Gateway to Learning created activities and resources to help individuals with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities continue their skill development and lifelong learning at home.

The Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition and the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance, Inc., developed this centralized list of resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in marginalized communities.

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Resources for Illinois residents with developmental disabilities. The topics include general COVID-19 information, Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services and Supports information and webinar recordings on COVID-19 issues and services.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights created this comprehensive guide to address the needs of the immigrant and refugee community in the state of Illinois.

A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development has launched this webpage that features links to important resources to support families during the pandemic.