COVID-19 Resources
CommunityGlo is a free hot meal program dedicated to serving Knox County.
Meals are served one night a week. There are no eligibility requirements to use the program to receive meals.
To sign-up for meals, email communityglo61401@gmail.com or call (309) 299-1802. For more details, visit the CommunityGlo Facebook page.
Complex Child’s COVID-19 Information
Complex Child, an online magazine written by parents of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities, has created a special section on tips and information about COVID-19 and children who are medically complex.
Concerns About COVID-19 and Epilepsy
Information from the Epilepsy Foundation on COVID-19 and epilepsy.
Considerations for Young Children and Those with Special Needs as COVID-19 Continues
In this article from JAMA Pediatrics, physicians offer strategies that families can use to help children adjust to new routines and express their emotions.
Contact Ministries in Springfield
Serves the greater Springfield community by providing referrals, food, clothing, shelter, financial assistance and other programs. (217) 753-3939
CONTACT of Northern Illinois, a United Way of Northwest Illinois partner agency, is the central access point for people in need in Stephenson County.
(815) 233-4357
Continuing Education and E-Learning Resources (#KeepLearning)
The Illinois State Board of Education curated the following free resources to assist districts, teachers, and parents during this unprecedented time. The intent is to provide free or temporarily free learning resources for teachers and parents to support student learning while Illinois’ schools are closed.
The Conversation Starter Kit is a useful tool to help you have the conversation with a family member, friend, or other loved one about your – or their – wishes regarding end-of-life care.
Cook County Vaccination Information
Find the latest information about the Cook County Department of Public Health’s vaccination plan, how to register to receive a vaccine and more on the CCDPH website.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created a new webpage for coping with stress in the difficult times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.