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.

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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The Arc of Illinois provides COVID-19 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.

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

Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information for parents, caregivers, domestic violence survivors and more.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a series of YouTube videos on COVID-19 with information in American Sign Language.

The National Disability Institute (NDI)’s Financial Resilience Center provides resources and assistance to help those with disabilities and chronic health conditions navigate financially through difficult times, like the COVID-19 crisis. The website features videos and resources on topics including employment and unemployment, public benefits, housing, managing money and Social Security benefits.

NDI’s Financial Resilience Center also includes:

• The “Faces of Financial Wellness” video series featuring individuals from Illinois sharing their experiences in Spanish
• A financial wellness toolkit in English and Spanish/ Recursos en Español
• Videos and financial resources designed for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing

The OSF HealthCare COVID-19 online resource center provides up-to-date information about symptoms, testing, vaccines and treatment. The Center also features the options to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment or chat with an OSF nurse.