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Tips on Face Masking for Children During COVID-19
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics developed this infographic based on information for children and parents on masking. Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois residents will be required to wear masks/face coverings in public spaces beginning May 1, 2020. This infographic answers questions for patients and families on children wearing masks during the pandemic.
Wi-Fi Hotspot Map to Support Illinois Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois state agencies released a Wi-Fi hotspot map to help students across the state who lack internet access in their homes. The map provides detailed information on free drive-up Wi-Fi hotspots at schools, colleges, libraries and other locations across the state.
The tool also provides detailed guest log-in instructions for each hotspot and will be updated in real-time. It is available in both English and Spanish.
This issue of the Family Voices Resource eBlast looks at the special concerns around helping teens cope during this stressful time – from “in my feelings” to moving forward in times of uncertainty.
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Unicef provides six strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at home from the Child Mind Institute.
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts provide these guidance, recommendations and resources.
National Down Syndrome Society’s COVID-19 Resources
Fact sheets, guidance, education tips and more resources for families from the National Down Syndrome Society.
Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Information from the Child Mind Institute.
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health provides this collection of resources, which includes videos, tool kits, activities to use at home and more to support parents, caregivers and their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include:
- Self-care and coping with stress/anxiety
- Talking with kids about COVID-19
- Supporting youth and young adults
- Specific diagnoses and special needs
Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a list of COVID-19 testing sites at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html.
A list is also available at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites.