A Message From Way to Grow
In the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, top of mind is the health and safety of our Way to Grow staff, families, community partners, and neighbors.
Resources for Families
About COVID-19:
- About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Minnesota Department of Health)
- Materials about COVID-19 in multiple languages (Minnesota Department of Health)
- COVID-19 information in multiple languages (Hennepin County)
- What is the COVID-19 coronavirus? (World Health Organization)
- Vaccine Finder (Minnesota Department of Health)
Official sources for additional information:
- Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Live data for Minnesota
Talking to Kids about COVID-19
- Video: How to Wash Your Hands
- Video: Kids and Parents Stay Healthy and Strong Against the COVID-19 Coronavirus
- Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19 (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Brain Pop: Interactive tool for students to learn about COVID-19
- A comic exploring the new coronavirus
Employment:
Financial:
- Emergency Assistance through ApplyMN connects you with state and county services to help meet your and your family’s basic needs
Legal:
Food Assistance:
- Use the Free Meals For Kids app to find where meals are served while schools are closed.
- Expedited Food Stamps
- NorthPoint Community Food Shelf
Housing:
- Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
- Federal Housing Finance Agency for loans held by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae
- Assistance if experiencing homelessness (St. Stephen’s)
Utilities and Services:
- Impacts to services in Minneapolis
- Free temporary wireless internet in Minneapolis
- Impacts to services in Hennepin County
Healthcare:
- MNSure health insurance
- NorthPoint Health & Wellness
Mental Health Resources:
- PreK–Grade 12 Online Enrichment Resources (Minneapolis Public Schools)
- Educational Resources for At.-Home Learners (Northside Achievement Zone)
Reading & Literacy:
- BookSpring allows you to create an account and gain free access to books you can download
Check these lists for additional resources for your family:
- Minneapolis Public Schools: COVID-19 Resources
- Northside Achievement Zone: COVID-19 Resources Daily Updates