Chicago Home Care Resources
Ford Credit is offering help to those who lease or finance through Ford Credit and are affected by COVID-19.
Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.
You can also visit Feeding Illinois for more information about Illinois food banks.
Expensify.org will reimburse families on SNAP benefits to purchase additional essential goods.
CountyCare COVID-19 Resources for Cook County
CountyCare provides information and resources for Cook County residents on getting vaccinated, and COVID-19 testing and staying up-to-date with boosters.
City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.
Please note: Applications are currently closed for the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which is a separate program.
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others affected by the coronavirus.
Zero to Three’s Coronavirus Tips for Families
Resources that offer tips for families, including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.
Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
Information from HealthyChildren.org.
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Information from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Seven Tips on How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
Information from Save the Children