Resources

Hello, Family,

The following are some resources and info to assist as many of you are home with your kids maybe wondering what to do in terms of schooling.

Here are a few tips to help you get started with your at home learning plan:

Create a schedule (children strive in an environment that has consistency and routine)
Set up a work space for your child to work (free of distractions)
Set clear expectations for what you want completed each day (decide what assignments should be completed each day)
Make it fun! (Everything doesn’t have to be paper and pencil, learning can happen from everyday items in your house. Use beans, snacks, fruit, cereal, etc to change things up when learning math, reading, science, etc)
Enjoy the time to learn together (For many of us we will be learning right alongside our children, take this time to enjoy the opportunity to teach and learn with your child.)
Smile!! Stay encouraged parents, we are all in this together!

Remember each school district has provided resources to help you with engaging lessons for your children to complete. If it has not already been sent out, it is coming.

FOOD

TEXT “FINDFOOD” to 1-888-976-2232 to locate a food bank or food pantry near you.

Connect Atlanta Food Pantry

Dekalb County Schools Food Distribution for Students

Cobb County Food Resources:

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Atlanta Survival Program: Free grocery delivery

Free Meals for Atlanta Public School Students:

Uber Eats: Waiving all delivery fees

Public Schools Resources

Dekalb Public Schools (2021)

MORE RESOURCES

GOVERNMENT

Stimulus Package Info:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html

New Federal Tax Deadline July 15th:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-extends-individual-tax-filing-deadline-to-july-15-11584713903

Ga State Tax Deadline July 15th:

https://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/georgia-like-feds-will-move-tax-day-from-april-july/jjYrFFntaF7l76zNWIGA0I/

Halting federal student loan payments and interest for 60 days:

www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/03/20/trump-coronavirus-student-loan-payments-139056

US Federal Gov Unemployment:

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0

Georgia News on Unemployment for Employers & Employees:

https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-claims-and-reemployment-services

Georgia Unemployment Application:

https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/uiben/internetclaim/requirementPinSetup?fbclid=IwAR0wlSrYe22iD38uiXLulUlXJwc9-AgKuFUkjQEZYDvPJvuXWe8P9PJ8R2Q

UTILITIES & BILLS

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

Georgia Rental Assistance (2021)

Mortgage relief news:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2020/03/13/mortgage-relief-options-are-available-to-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus-safety-measures/#a6c363c53ab7

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/18/hud-orders-60-day-foreclosure-moratorium-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus/

No Atlanta Evictions for Next 60 Days:

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-mayor-calls-on-temporary-halt-on-evictions-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Just Shelter: List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction

https://justshelter.org/community-resources/

List of Banks Offering to Help Customers:

https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-response-coronavirus

Comcast: No disconnects. Free hotspots. Low-income households get 2 months free service

https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

AT&T: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html

Verizon: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees

https://www.verizon.com/about/news/update-verizon-serve-customers-covid-19

Sprint: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data

https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html

T Mobile: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data

https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19

Georgia Power: No disconnects

https://www.georgiapower.com/company/news-center/2020-articles/georgia-power-assures-customers-safe-and-reliable-service-will-continue-during-covid-19-pandemic.html

Atlanta Watershed: Suspending all water shut offs during this time

https://www.atlantawatershed.org/customer-service/

Auto Insurance Companies: A lot of companies giving percentages off auto insurance during April and May

https://www.11alive.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/auto-insurance-covid19-coronavirus-refunds/289-b3736e74-b39a-4eea-b66c-90871848d1e4

MEDICAL

Guide to Coronavirus for Cancer Patients

Older adults with cancer and chronic illness have the highest risk for developing severe complications from COVID-19. Knowing how to prepare and protect yourself against the virus could make all the difference for you and your family.