COVID-19 Resources
United Way of Central Illinois and The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln have joined together to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to deploy resources to community-based organizations at the front lines of a coronavirus spread in Illinois’ greater capital region.
(217) 535-3120
COVID-19 SERIES, Part 1: Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
This Family Voices Resources eBlast shares resources for self-care and asks us to consider what happens if we get sick, with related types of emergency planning to consider in order to be prepared.
COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding COVID-19 relief options.
The Test to Treat site can help you be tested, treated and prescribed treatment for COVID-19 at little to no cost. The site provides information on accessing lifesaving treatments for COVID nationwide and contacting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 hotline and the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL).
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic.
The information indicates countries and U.S. states with increased risk of COVID-19 based on case rates.
COVID-19 Vaccination for Young People FAQs
The Illinois Department of Public Health put together a list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination for children and teenagers.
Information includes vaccine safety, the latest approval information, possible side effects and more.
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides this list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and its availability in Illinois.
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
All Illinoisans age 5 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) put together this frequently-asked-questions handout to help our participant families make informed decisions about receiving the vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Parents With Children With Disabilities
Vax for All provides information to help take the stress out of making a COVID-19 vaccine decision for your child with autism and other disabilities. Resources on the website include:
- Stories, videos and other kid-friendly disability resources
- How vaccines work – explanations for children and adults
- A vaccine appointment scheduling tool
- Information about in-home vaccine appointments for children in Illinois
Parents may text HELLO to (260) VAX-4ALL / (260) 829-425 to find information or chat.
Para obtener información sobre cómo vacunar a su hijo, envíe un mensaje de texto con HOLA al (260) 829-4255.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language
The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) provides this handout on the COVID-19 vaccine in plain language.