COVID-19 Resources
The Summer Meals Program and Illinois No Kid Hungry collaborate with national and state partner organizations to provide free meals during the summer for children and youth who depend on school lunches during the school year. Meals are available throughout Illinois for children and youth ages 18 and under.
To find a meal site near you:
- Visit Summer Meals Find Food Map or No Kid Hungry’s Free Meals Finder
- Call (800) 359-2163
- Text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304
There is no income requirement to participate in open-site summer meal programs.
Certain summer meal sites, such as camps or closed programs that require an application to participate, may ask about income during the application process.
Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Information from the Child Mind Institute.
Supporting Children and Teens During This Holiday Season
Families are dealing with stress from multiple sources, including COVID-19, and may not be able to celebrate the holidays as usual. Given these changes, adults and children may experience waves of sadness, disappointment, loneliness, grief and anger.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has put together these strategies and ideas to help create moments of joy, hope and connection with your family.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at home from the Child Mind Institute.
Increased data allowances and other supports for customers
Talking to Children About Coronavirus: ASL & English Resources
Information from the American Society for Deaf Children
Talking with Children During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a tip sheet for caregivers, parents, and teachers on talking with children during infectious disease outbreaks.
SAMHSA tip sheet provides information for toddlers to teens and includes:
- Possible reactions
- Talking with children and youth in different age groups
- Supporting children and managing their responses
- Self-care
- More resources
Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) provides clinics, mental health resources, community services, environmental programs and more to help all residents of Tazewell County make healthy choices and live healthy lives. TCHD provides services in Pekin and Tremont.
The Tazewell County Public Health 2025 Guide to Services provides a downloadable list of services, contact numbers, and when and where the services are offered.
Teachers and Parents: Working Together to Make Distance Learning Work
This fact sheet from Mental Health America provides tips to help parents and teachers work together to make sure kids and teens are learning and to monitor their mental health.
Teaching kids hand washing during COVID-19
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics