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This calendar is a new addition to our series of monthly action calendars which have been used by millions of people and translated into 20+ languages.

Thanks to Peter Harper for coming up with the original calendar idea and also to the many other kind and talented people who have helped contribute the ideas and inspiration, including Patrick Higgins who first suggested the idea of a new calendar in response to this global crisis.

Many thanks also to the generous volunteers who have translated the calendars into other languages, including Hala Disi, Carine Bouery, Aida Laubach and Jaber & Nailah Aljasmi (Arabic), Sevdzhi Eubova (Bulgarian), Victòria Picó (Catalan), Janice Torkildsen (Chinese & Nepalese), Natalie Lui, Yun You & C hun Fat Huang (Chinese), Renata Sušanj & Dalibor Sever (Croatian), Gabriela Macova (Czech), Merete Klitgård (Danish), Martine De Ruiter (Dutch), Anna Langley (Esperanto), Elisha Gay Hidalgo & Kristo Mari Demegillo (Filipino), Laurence De Olivera & Windy Diakité (French), Rika Tjakea Schütte, Tobias Polzin, Ingrid Schäberle, Yvonne Macasieb, Gunnar Kolley & Rika Tjakea Schütte (German), Areti Efthymiou & M arina Derlere (Greek), GopiKrishan Bali & Arti Kanwar (Hindi), Eva Fekete (Hungarian), Linda Huld Loftsdóttir (Icelandic), Andrea Magnabosco (Italian), Narumi Isoda (Japanese), Rasa Kokoreviča (Latvian), Joana Butenaite & Janina Sabaite (Lithuanian), Marek Zywert & Lidia Golba (Polish), Ana Rute Costa & Heide Castro (Portuguese), Rajat Khatri (Punjabi), Laura Larion & Oana Mindrut (Romanian), Claire Guzanova & Natalya Kuznetsova (Russian), Tara Jevrosimovic (Serbian), Mária Boťanská (Slovak), Vicenç Rul.lan (Spanish), Naima Skillingshage (Swedish), Ali Gülüm, Ceylan Özpınarand Ilgın Bayraktar (Turkish) and Kate Rudenko & Olga V. Seredyuk (Ukranian), Rebeca Little (Welsh).

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This calendar is a new addition to our series of monthly action calendars which have been used by millions of people and translated into 20+ languages. Thanks to Peter Harper for coming up with the original calendar idea and also to the many other kind and talented people who have helped contribute the ideas and inspiration, including Patrick Higgins who first suggested the idea of a new calendar in response to this global crisis.

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Call Beckett Springs First

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Individuals experiencing homelessness must be identified by the health department as needing self- quarantine, cannot self-refer. Limited capacity (10-20 beds)

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***Please call this line to get the latest updates about shelter availability and safety recommendations. Shelter referrals must go through the CAP line***

News story about the city of Cincinnati’s plans to provide housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness:

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Editor's note: With our coronavirus coverage, our goal is not to alarm you but to equip you with the information you need. We will try to keep things in context and focus on helping you make decisions. See a list of resources and frequently asked questions at the end of this story.
CINCINNATI - The city of Cincinnati's plan to use the Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center to offer people who are homeless a safe place to quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic leaves out one important group: families.

On any given day, Bethany House Services has between 150 and 170 people in its five shelters, and between 100 and 120 of them are children, said Executive Director Susan Schiller.

"These are the unseen faces of homelessness," she said.

Bethany House is the largest of four shelters in Cincinnati and Hamilton County that serve families experiencing homelessness, and it's already struggling to keep up with what its families need, Schiller said.

"We're having problems just feeding people," she said.

Bethany House usually buys 20 gallons of milk at a time, for example, and now the shelter is limited to two gallons just like a typical household.

The other three family shelters -- Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati and shelters operated by the YWCA and Salvation Army -- are struggling with the new pressures that the pandemic presents, too.

"All of the shelters are dealing with the same issues," she said. "But it's complicated by the children."

Schiller praised the work the city has done to coordinate homeless shelter operators and other advocates.

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and City Manager Patrick Duhaney announced Tuesday that the Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center would be used to quarantine individuals experiencing homelessness who needed a safe, dignified place to stay for up to 14 days.

The recreation center currently has 10 available beds and can accommodate up to 20, city officials said.

Schiller said there was talk of housing families that needed to quarantine in the same facility, but family shelter operators said that simply wouldn't work.

Now city officials are exploring other options, she said, including "commandeering a hotel" and using empty rooms to accommodate families that need to be quarantined.

A city spokesman confirmed that other options are under consideration but did not offer specifics.

"The City of Cincinnati is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to tackling the COVID-19 public health emergency," spokesman Casey Weldon wrote in a text. "The administration is working closely with social service agencies on a plan for serving those experiencing homelessness as well as other vulnerable populations."

He added that the city is "exploring the possibility of repurposing a City facility or facilities to meet, as needed, isolation and quarantine needs for homeless individuals."

Schiller said she and her colleagues who operate family shelters in Hamilton County are confident the city wants to help their clients, too.

"We're all in this together, and we're all trying to share information. We're writing new procedures as we speak," she said. "Nobody in the world has been through anything like this."
More information about Bethany House Services and how you can help is available online. Lucy May writes about the people, places and issues that define our region - to celebrate what makes the Tri-State great and shine a spotlight on issues we need to address. To reach Lucy, email lucy.may@wcpo.com. Follow her on Twitter @LucyMayCincy. Find more coronavirus/COVID-19 hotlines and resources below: Ohio

Department of Health COVID-19 hotline: 833-4-ASK-ODH

See ODH's COVID-19 resources .

Kentucky

State COVID-19 hotline: 1-800-722-5725

See the Cabinet for Health and Family Services coronavirus resource site .

Indiana

SDH Epidemiology Resource Center: (317) 233-7125 or (317) 233-1325 after hours, or e-mail epiresource@isdh.in.gov

See more information for coronavirus in Indiana .

What is coronavirus, COVID-19?
According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses are "a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

A novel coronavirus, such as COVID-19, is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.

COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and has now been detected in 37 locations across the globe, including in the U.S., according to the CDC.

The CDC reports the initial patients in China have some link to a large seafood and live animal market, indicative of animal-to-person spread. A growing number of patients, however, did not report exposure to animal markets, indicating the disease is spreading person-to-person.
What are the symptoms? How does it spread?
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death, according to the CDC. Symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath.

The CDC said symptoms could appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. It is similar to the incubation period for MERS.

Spread of the virus is thought to be mainly from person-to-person. Spread is between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet). Spread occurs via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

According to the CDC, it could be possible for a person to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, the CDC said.

The disease is most contagious when people are the sickest and showing the most symptoms, but it can be spread even at asymptomatic stages.

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Cincinnati has a plan to help homeless individuals who need to be quarantined. What about families?

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Editor's note: With our coronavirus coverage, our goal is not to alarm you but to equip you with the information you need. We will try to keep things in context and focus on helping you make decisions. See a list of resources and frequently asked questions at the end of this story.

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Ohio Department of Education- Map of School Meal Distribution Sites:

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Ohio Department of Education- Map of School Meal Distribution Sites:

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Come Visit Us
Beginning March 18, The Healing Center will be providing pre-packaged grocery and personal care items in a drive-thru Wednesday-Saturday in the morning, 9am-11am, and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8pm. These will be the only services provided at this time. Please check back for updates.
The Healing Center offers practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families. Services include: food and clothing, and job search assistance, mentoring, financial counseling, tutoring, prayer, life skills training, and helpful information about local community services.

For more information, call 513-346-4080.

Hours

SERVICE HOURS

Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 12noon

Thursday evenings, 6:30-8pm (Revised hours)

Location

11345 Century Circle W. Springdale, OH 45246

METRO Access

The Metro Bus route line # 78, Springdale - Vine, picks up and drops off right across from the Healing Center. Learn more.

Metro Access provides transportation for people with disabilities that prevent them from riding the regular buses. More information can be found here.

METRO Bus pass cards can be purchased at the Healing Center Reception Desk for $10 in cash. They are used as a "debit" system.
First Time Here? Meet Our Staff

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Beginning March 18, The Healing Center will be providing pre-packaged grocery and personal care items in a drive-thru Wednesday-Saturday in the morning, 9am-11am, and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8pm. These will be the only services provided at this time. Please check back for updates. The Healing Center offers practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families.

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The Healing Center Food Pantry (Springdale Vineyard):

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The Healing Center Food Pantry (Springdale Vineyard):

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Pre-packaged grocery and personal care items available for drive-thru pick-up Wednesday-Saturday: 9-11am

Thursday: 6:30p-8pm

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Come Visit Us
Beginning March 18, The Healing Center will be providing pre-packaged grocery and personal care items in a drive-thru Wednesday-Saturday in the morning, 9am-11am, and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8pm. These will be the only services provided at this time. Please check back for updates.
The Healing Center offers practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families. Services include: food and clothing, and job search assistance, mentoring, financial counseling, tutoring, prayer, life skills training, and helpful information about local community services.

For more information, call 513-346-4080.

Hours

SERVICE HOURS

Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 12noon

Thursday evenings, 6:30-8pm (Revised hours)

Location

11345 Century Circle W. Springdale, OH 45246

METRO Access

The Metro Bus route line # 78, Springdale - Vine, picks up and drops off right across from the Healing Center. Learn more.

Metro Access provides transportation for people with disabilities that prevent them from riding the regular buses. More information can be found here.

METRO Bus pass cards can be purchased at the Healing Center Reception Desk for $10 in cash. They are used as a "debit" system.
First Time Here? Meet Our Staff

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Beginning March 18, The Healing Center will be providing pre-packaged grocery and personal care items in a drive-thru Wednesday-Saturday in the morning, 9am-11am, and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8pm. These will be the only services provided at this time. Please check back for updates. The Healing Center offers practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families.

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St. Vincent De Paul (1125 Bank St.)- (food, charitable pharmacy, social services, birth certificates/IDs)

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St. Vincent De Paul (1125 Bank St.)- (food, charitable pharmacy, social services, birth certificates/IDs)

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Food pantry open M-F 8:00 am-4:30pm.

***Please call 513-421-0602 for all social service requests***

https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/Get_Help/Need_Assistance/

Check this website for changes to service delivery:

https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/News/Updates_On_Changes_In_Services_Due_To_Health_Concerns_Around_Coronavirus/

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Food boxes are available from 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday-Friday to be picked up in the service bay area. Keep it moving folks- no hanging out, grab your box and go!

***Limit 1 box per month- 55 lb. box to include milk and produce***

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Recent Hot Speakers

AA Speakers by Category

About RecoveryAudio

In early 2014 the developer of RecoveryAudio (a fellow alcoholic) was granted access to some 14,000 AA recordings from a few hundred different AA Speakers. The speakers were powerful, and some were well-known - those speakers and their recordings had to be made available to search engines so they could be indexed, found by us alcoholics, and listened to.

That then inspired the developer over a 7 month process to build an AA Speaker site that not only hosted these speakers, but did so in a way that ascribed Titles, Tags, and Comments to speaker tapes based on Step, Category, or Recovery Theme. It is intuitive and simple to find a tape relevant to a visitor's search engine query, and do it quickly. The hope is we reward the visitor with a tape that provides healing or inspiration to continue to stay sober and pursue their own spiritual path with their Higher Power.

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6000 AA Speakers & Tapes | Alcoholism & Addiction Recovery

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About RecoveryAudio In early 2014 the developer of RecoveryAudio (a fellow alcoholic) was granted access to some 14,000 AA recordings from a few hundred different AA Speakers. The speakers were powerful, and some were well-known - those speakers and their recordings had to be made available to search engines so they could be indexed, found by us alcoholics, and listened to.

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Below are links to the best AA Speakers on the web, on both Apple Music and !! We also host some great speakers on !! You're always only one click away from amazing recovery!

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Down Dog provides a studio-like yoga experience in the comfort of your home.

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The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) remains dedicated to health and public safety as the department responds to coronavirus (COVID-19).

This page is dedicated to DODD communications and links to helpful resources that will advise people with disabilities, their families, service providers, direct support professionals, county boards of developmental disabilities, and the community at large.

For specific questions about COVID-19 and additional information and resources, DODD urges you to use the Ohio Department of Health's call center. Call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634), or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Sign up for information from DODD. Signing up for any of DODD's newsletters or contact lists will ensure you also receive a comprehensive guidance memo about COVID-19 each day, as needed, from the department.

General
Governor Mike DeWine Executive Order
Dr. Amy Acton Order Prohibiting Adult Day Support, Vocational Habilitation Services in Congregate Setting (ODH, March 21, 2020)

Having a Meaningful Day during Ohio's Stay-at-Home Order (DODD)

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 (ODH)

COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities (Green Mountain Self-advocates for individuals with ID/DD)

How You Can Prevent and Prepare (ODH)

Find Your Local Health District (ODH)

Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities (ODH)

People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 (CDC)

Best Practices for Hand Washing (CDC)

Information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about COVID-19 (CDC)

DODD Guidance

Week of March 29 to April 4

Video: Message from Director Jeff Davis (March 30, 2020)

Memo Monday (March 30, 2020)
DODD Health and Welfare Alert: Infection Control
Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions about Adult Day Services Order (Updated March 30, 2020)

Guidance: Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (Updated March 30, 2020, to include Electronic Visit Verification section)

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (Updated March 30, 2020)

Week of March 22 to 28

Early Intervention Program Updates (March 28, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 and HIPAA Disclosures to First Responders, Public Health Authorities (March 27, 2020)

Guidance: Service Authorization and Claims Submission Information (updated March 27, 2020)

Guidance: Behavior Supports, Including Rights Restrictions (March 26, 2020)

Guidance: Non-Medical Transportation Providers (March 26, 2020)

Guidance: Expediting Background Checks for New DSPs (March 26, 2020)

Guidance: Emergency Telehealth Rule Changes (March 26, 2020)

Completing Early Intervention Eligibility Process during State of Emergency (March 25, 2020)

MUI and Registry Unit: Updated Guidance (March 24, 2020)

Guidance: Certification Span Extensions for Upcoming Renewals (March 23, 2020)

Memo Monday (includes extensions and updates) (March 23, 2020)

Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions about Adult Day Services Order (Update: March 23, 2020)

Guidance: What Ohio's Stay-at-Home Order Means for Ohio's Developmental Disabilities System (March 22, 2020)

Week of March 15 to 21

Guidance: Day Service Group Size Reduction and Alternative Location Planning (March 21, 2020)

Family Connection: COVID-19 Updates (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Waiver Providers of Multiple Residents in a Single Home (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Intermediate Care Facilities (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: Changes for PASRR, LOC, PAC (March 20, 2020)

Early Intervention Program Updates (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: RN Quality Assessment Reviews (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: DODD Billing Concessions (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: Independent Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (March 19, 2020)

Entry Screening Process for Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: Availability of Health and Safety Supplies (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Individual and Family Home Waiver Settings (March 19, 2020)

Update: Early Intervention Guidance (March 19, 2020)

DODD To Issue Provider Payments (March 18, 2020)

Update: County Board Cost Projections, Reports (March 18, 2020)

Guidance: Rule Relief for Medication Administration Certification Renewals (March 18, 2020)

DSP Connection Newsletter (March 17, 2020)

Guidance: Registered Nurse Trainers (March 17, 2020)

Health and Safety Supplies Guidance (March 17, 2020)

Updates to ICF Guidance (March 17, 2020)

MUI and Registry Unit: DODD Prepares for COVID-19 (March 16, 2020)

National Core Indicators Interviews Postponed (March 16, 2020)

Memo Monday (includes DODD event cancellations) (March 16, 2020)

Guidance: Intermediate Care Facilities (Update: March 27; original: March 15, 2020)

Guidance: Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (March 14, 2020)

DODD's Statewide Support Teams Available for COVID-19 Response (March 14, 2020)

Week of March 8 to 14

Guidance: County Board Recommendations (March 13, 2020)

Guidance: Day Support Service Options (March 13, 2020)

Early Intervention Program Updates (March 13, 2020)

DSP Connection newsletter (March 13, 2020)

Family Connection newsletter (March 13, 2020)

OSSAS Suspends Scheduled Compliance Reviews, Regulatory Work (March 13, 2020)

Guidance: Providers and County Boards (March 12, 2020)

Guidance: Intermediate Care Facilities (March 12, 2020)

MUI and Registry Unit: Guidance for Investigative Agents (March 12, 2020)

Early Intervention Guidelines (March 12, 2020)

Message from Director Jeff Davis about Coronavirus (March 9, 2020)
DODD Health and Welfare Alert: Infection Control
For Providers

Week of March 29 to April 4

Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions about Adult Day Services Order (Updated March 30, 2020)

Guidance: Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (Updated March 30, 2020, to include Electronic Visit Verification section)

Week of March 22 to 28

Charting the LifeCourse Integrated Star for Social Distancing (March 27, 2020)

Having a Meaningful Day during Ohio's Stay-at-Home Order (March 27, 2020)

Resilience Materials for COVID-19 (March 26, 2020)

﻿Reflect, Honor, Connect Tool (March 26, 2020)

Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions about Adult Day Services Order (Update: March 23, 2020)

Week of March 15 to 21

Guidance: Day Service Group Size Reduction and Alternative Location Planning (March 21, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Waiver Providers of Multiple Residents in a Single Home (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention nd Response for Intermediate Care Facilities (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: Changes for PASRR, LOC, PAC (March 20, 2020)

Early Intervention Program Updates (March 20, 2020)

Guidance: DODD Billing Concessions (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: Independent Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (March 19, 2020)

Entry Screening Process for Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission (March 19, 2020)

DSP Connection Newsletter (March 17, 2020)

Things You Can Do to Prepare for and Prevent COVID-19 (March 17, 2020)

Week of March 8 to 14

Guidance: Day Support Service Options (March 13, 2020)

Early Intervention Program Updates (March 13, 2020)

DSP Connection newsletter (March 13, 2020)

Guidance: Providers of Waiver-Funded Services (March 14, 2020)

Providers and County Boards (March 12, 2020)

Intermediate Care Facilities (March 12, 2020)

Checklist for Healthcare Providers (ODH)

Checklist for Businesses/Employers (ODH)

Long-Term Care Facilities Guidelines (ODH)

Video for Direct Support Professionals (Toward Independence)

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces (U.S. Department of Labor)

For Home

Week of March 29 to April 4

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (Updated March 30, 2020)

Week of March 22 to 28

Charting the LifeCourse Integrated Star for Social Distancing (March 27, 2020)

Having a Meaningful Day during Ohio's Stay-at-Home Order (March 27, 2020)

Week of March 15 to 21

Social Stories (March 20, 2020)

Family Connection: COVID-19 Updates (March 20, 2020)

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (March 20, 2020)

COVID-19 Information for Families (March 19, 2020)

Guidance: COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Individual and Family Home Waiver Settings (March 19, 2020)

Plain Language Information on COVID-19 (March 19, 2020)

Week of March 8 to 14

DODD's Statewide Support Teams Available for COVID-19 Response (March 14, 2020)

Family Connection newsletter (March 13, 2020)

Checklist for Home (ODH)

Checklist for Family and People (ODH)

Self-Monitor and Practice Social Distancing (ODH)
Videos about Covid-19 in several languages Stop the Spread of Germs
Cleaning 101 Presentation (X-Excel)

COVID-19 Documents in Multiple Languages

COVID-19 Fact Sheets (Wisconsin Department of Health Services)

Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades (Green Mountain Self-advocates for individuals with ID/DD)

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The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) remains dedicated to health and public safety as the department responds to coronavirus (COVID-19). This page is dedicated to DODD communications and links to helpful resources that will advise people with disabilities, their families, service providers, direct support professionals, county boards of developmental disabilities, and the community at large.

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Give and/or Receive Local Support - United Way & GCF

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Give and/or Receive Local Support - United Way & GCF

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Looking for ways to support others through this crisis? Or perhaps, you find yourself or your family in need of support.
A trusted resource for connecting our community to share critical resources. Both financial supporters and virtual volunteers are needed.

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Greater Cincinnati Foundation and United Way partnered to activate a coalition of philanthropy and business partners to create the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. We hope that you will consider a donation to support our community and ensuring families can access basic needs in this time of crisis.
Our region confronts not only a severe public health crisis caused by COVID-19, but also an extreme economic crisis in its wake. The most vulnerable members of our community, many of whom already face health and economic disparities, will be disproportionately affected by the global pandemic. Many neighbors will be forced to choose between their health and their paycheck; many will lose access to essential social services. This fund was activated with cross-sector partners to swiftly raise and deploy flexible resources to local organizations supporting those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

WAYS TO GIVE

To inspire our community to step forward at this time of need, an anonymous donor is generously providing a $250,000, 1:1 match for credit card and check donations. No gift is too small. Thank you for your generous support. Our community is stronger because of you.

Make a grant suggestion for the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund via our Giving Connection

LOGIN TO GIVING CONNECTION

Payable to "Greater Cincinnati Foundation"
Memo: COVID-19 Regional Response Fund

Mail to:
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Attn: COVID-19
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Ste. 120
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Call us at 513-241-2880 or contact your philanthropic advisor

Through trusted partnerships, the Fund will provide support for local nonprofit organizations, both large and community-based, addressing:

In addition to providing critical financial support, the Fund creates coordination among regional leaders and funders to assess and locate the greatest needs. Greater Cincinnati Foundation will administer grants in partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati, a Community Advisory Group , and bi3, Deaconess Associations Foundation, Fifth Third Bank Foundation, The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, Procter & Gamble, and The Scripps Howard Foundation.

Together, we will proactively identify potential grant recipients, solicit guidance on potential recipients from community advisors, and recommend final awards.

Community Partners

Cincinnati Cares is Greater Cincinnati region's primary connector of volunteers to nonprofit needs and is working to help the community respond and recover from the coronavirus pandemic through virtual volunteering.

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Greater Cincinnati Foundation and United Way and Greater Cincinnati Foundation have activated a coalition of philanthropy, government, and business partners to create a COVID-19 Regional Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to our community addressing the region's most critical needs. The COVID-19 pandemic will disproportionately affect our most vulnerable residents and the organizations that support them.

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Hamilton has suspended all utility disconnects for non-payment.

Effective immediately, Hamilton will suspend disconnection for non-payment to all customers in order to give those experiencing financial hardship extra time to make payments. Our teams will continue to read meters and send bills. We are requesting that customers continue to pay what they can to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later. As always, our team will proactively work hand-in-hand with customers to develop alternative billing arrangements.

As we work through this difficult time together as a community, it is important to us that Hamiltonians have as much flexibility as possible. If you have difficulty making your utility payments, or expect that you will soon have difficulty, we recommend you contact our Customer Service Division to make arrangements. Call 513-785-7100 or email customerserviceweb@hamilton-oh.gov.

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Income Tax.
CCA, our Income Tax service provider, has stopped walk-in customers at 345 High St.
Walk-ins for Income Tax have been halted. There are instructions in the lobby of 345 High St. Taxpayers can drop their information in the dropbox and CCA will prepare the return and mail it back to them.

For questions, call CCA at 513-785-7400, City of Hamilton Finance Director Dave Jones at 513-785-7153, or City of Hamilton Accounting Assistant Crystal McKinney at 513-785-7210.

Voting.

The Butler County Board of Elections has announced that polls will be closed per the order of the Ohio Department of Health. The March 17, 2020 primary has been rescheduled to June 2, 2020. For the latest regarding the 2020 Primary election, visit elections.bcohio.us.

Butler County.

For the latest from Butler County General Health District, visit health.bcohio.us.

For the latest from Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, visit butlerdd.org or call 513-785-2800.

State of Ohio.

For the latest from the State of Ohio, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Permitting.

For information on how to apply for permits, click here.

Parking Rentals/Tickets.

For information on parking, click here.

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COVID-19 Local Impact - City of Hamilton, OH

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CCA, our Income Tax service provider, has stopped walk-in customers at 345 High St. Walk-ins for Income Tax have been halted. There are instructions in the lobby of 345 High St. Taxpayers can drop their information in the dropbox and CCA will prepare the return and mail it back to them.

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Utilities have suspended disconnection for families that may experience hardships during this time. Please click on the link below for more information.

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Q: Is Duke Energy ready and prepared to deliver reliable power during the COVID-19 outbreak?

A: We're prepared, and our teams continue to monitor the situation and reassess our plans as needed. As a part of your community, and as a provider of an essential service, we are determined to continue delivering the reliable power you need while helping to protect the health and safety of our employees, neighbors and everyone around us.

Q: How is Duke Energy protecting its employees?

A: We're implementing preventive measures to help keep our employees as safe as possible. All those who are able to perform their work without being in an office or facility are working remotely. Employees who interact with customers for programs may cancel or reschedule nonurgent appointments and services. When employees must be on-site, they have been directed to not shake hands, remain at least 6 feet away from other individuals, or to use virtual forms of communication where possible.

Q: How is Duke Energy protecting the energy grid?

A: We're taking steps to ensure the stability and continuity of our operations, including resource and supply chain planning. Delivering reliable power is our responsibility - and it's our commitment to you.

Q: What is Duke Energy doing for people who can't work/can't pay their bills?

A: Because we understand that many customers may be facing unusual financial hardships, we are suspending disconnections for nonpayment effective immediately. This applies to all home and business accounts in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Florida.

We know this is a difficult time, and we are committed to serving you and your community. If you are having trouble paying your bill, please contact us so we can work with you to develop a plan.

Q: What does "suspending disconnections for nonpayment" mean exactly?

A: It means that we're allowing you extra time to pay if you need it. If you are in an unusual situation and need assistance, we'll work with you on an extension. We will continue to read meters and send bills, so it's best to pay what you can to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later.

It also means that we won't disconnect customers' electric service right now even if they haven't paid bills that are overdue. But again, we encourage everyone to stay as up to date with their payments as possible to avoid building up a large balance for later.

Q: How does this affect late fees?

A: Late fees will still apply. That's why we encourage everyone to stay as up to date with their payments as possible. We understand that this is an unusual time, so we will work with you on an extension and we are not disconnecting electric service if payments are overdue.

Q: What if I need to reach Customer Service?

A: We may have to work with reduced call center staff when employees need to take care of loved ones, including in the event of school closures. You may find it easier and more efficient to visit our website or download our mobile app. These tools are also good ways to stay up to date with the latest information from our company as this situation unfolds.

Q: How are Duke Energy field personnel handling in-person interactions?

A: As part of our efforts to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we're taking extra steps before any direct interactions with our customers or others in the public. If an in-person meeting is necessary, our employees may ask a series of questions before entering a home or facility.They may also wear special protective clothing and ask that you help them maintain a distance of at least 6 feet. We will also try to resolve issues by phone or other communication methods to avoid the need for direct interactions when possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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A: We're prepared, and our teams continue to monitor the situation and reassess our plans as needed. As a part of your community, and as a provider of an essential service, we are determined to continue delivering the reliable power you need while helping to protect the health and safety of our employees, neighbors and everyone around us.

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As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking immediate steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020.

Additionally, for all new and existing Internet Essentials customers, the speed of the program's Internet service has increased to 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream. That increase will go into effect automatically for no additional fee and it will become the new base speed for the program going forward. "During this extraordinary time, it is vital that as many Americans as possible stay connected to the internet – for education, work, and personal health reasons,” Dave Watson, Comcast Cable Chief Executive Officer.

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You must live in an area where Comcast Internet Service is available. To check if your address is eligible for service click here.

You may qualify if you:

Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.

Live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available

Have not had Comcast Internet in the last 90 days

Households who owe money to Comcast may still qualify if approved by 12/31/20

Signing up is easy and fast from your mobile device, apply now.

No action is required for existing customers. We've automatically increased Internet speeds for the Internet Essentials service from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps for all new and existing customers, which will be the speed of the service going forward. In this way, we will ensure that Internet Essentials customers will be able to use their Internet service for all their increased needs as a result of this health crisis.

If you are eligible for Internet Essentials, apply and are approved by December 31, 2020, you will automatically receive the two-month free promotion. After the promotion, regular rates apply. Internet Essentials current rate is $9.95 per month plus tax unless you disconnect your service.

Due to the Coronavirus emergency, households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by 12/31/20. After 12/31/20, standard eligibility rules apply. This means any low-income household that is not a current Xfinity customer or that has not subscribed to Xfinity Internet services within the last 90 days, but owes the company for a back due bill that is less than a year old (for Xfinity TV, Xfinity Internet, Xfinity Home, or Internet Essentials), will now be eligible to apply for Internet Essentials.

Signing up is easy and fastest from your mobile device, go to: https://apply.internetessentials.com/

If you selected a self-installation kit, please allow 5-7 days to receive your kit.

Yes, you can disconnect Internet Essentials service at any time. If you are a new customer and are approved by December 31, 2020, you will receive two months free. After which, you can either cancel the service (which you can do at any time) or keep it as a regular paying Internet Essentials customer for $9.95 per month plus tax. Because there is no contract, a customer can disconnect their Internet Essentials service at any time without penalty.

We appreciate you being an Internet Essentials customer. Though we can't offer you two months of free service, we are always looking for new ways to increase the value of your service and ensure that you have the tools you need to use the Internet successfully. It's our priority that you stay connected to the Internet at home during this difficult time.

1. We're automatically raising the speeds for all Internet Essentials customers at no additional cost to you, going from 15/2 to 25/3. This will remain the base speed of your service moving forward.

2. All of our 19 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to you for free during this time, beyond the 40 hours that you already have. We want to ensure that you can use those hotspots for as long as you need to be connected.

3. We're pausing our data plan so you can use your service as much as you need to during this time. With so many people working and educating from home, we want our customers to be able to access the Internet and stay connected without thinking about data plans. If you have kids, we want you to know that they can study, stream, and learn virtually, as much as they need to while schools are closed.

4. We will not disconnect your internet service or charge late fees if you can't pay your bills during this time period. Contact us and let us know you can't pay your bill, and our teams will offer flexible payment options and can help you find other solutions.

Comcast is doing everything we can to help people stay connected during this extraordinary time. It's vital for all families to stay connected to the Internet - for education, work, and health reasons. That's why we're happy to offer you a number of great valued packages to make sure you have the resources you need to be safe and connected. Please visit https://www.xfinity.com/learn/offers

For a full list of most commonly asked questions please visit Get Help.

Offer ends December 31, 2020. Restrictions apply. Limited to Internet Essentials service from Comcast for new residential customers meeting certain eligibility criteria. Offer limited to two months of complimentary Internet Essentials service (taxes excluded). After promotion, regular rates apply. Internet Essentials current rate is $9.95/mo. (subject to change).Taxes extra. Pricing subject to change. Advertised price applies to a single outlet. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. For factors affecting speed visit w ww.xfinity.com/networkmanagement .

If a customer is determined to be no longer eligible for the Internet Essentials program, regular rates will apply to the selected Internet service. Subject to Internet Essentials program terms and conditions. May not be combined with other offers. Call 1-855-846-8376 for restrictions and complete details. © 2020 Comcast. All rights reserved.

If you had scheduled an appointment for an Xfinity tech to install Internet Essentials services, please know there have been some changes to our process due to COVID-19.

We are following the advice of our government and public health officials. To limit close contact with others as much as possible, for everyone's safety, we will be dropping off your equipment at your door. This will include everything you need, including the equipment that was ordered and any cords and cables.

The video below will walk you through the installation process.

You may qualify for Internet Essentials if:

You are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and others.

You live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available.

You are not an existing Xfinity Internet customer and have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days.

You have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old. Households with outstanding debt more than one year old may still be eligible.*

*Due to the Coronavirus emergency, households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by 12/31/20. After 12/31/20, standard eligibility rules apply.

Signing up is easy and fast from your mobile device. You may be instantly approved!

We'll review your completed application and let you know through SMS, email or snail mail if you are approved. If we need documents the fastest way to submit is to take a picture with your phone and upload right in the application!

If approved, you could have a home Internet connection in 5-7 business days. Use the step-by-step guide included with your Internet equipment (which includes a modem and WiFi router) to set up your service.

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Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More

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STAMFORD, Conn. - In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans rely on high speed broadband in nearly every aspect of their lives and Charter is committed to ensuring our customers maintain reliable access to the online resources and information they want and need. To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:

Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.

Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.

Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.

As the country works collaboratively to contain this pandemic, broadband internet access will be increasingly essential to ensuring that people across the country are able to learn and work remotely, that businesses can continue to serve customers, and that Americans stay connected and engaged with family and friends.

Charter's advanced communications network will ensure our more than 29 million customers - including government offices, first responders, health care facilities, and businesses - across 41 states maintain the connectivity they rely on. The network is built to sustain maximum capacity during peak usage which is typically in the evenings, so a surge during the day would be well within the network's capabilities to manage. Charter will continue to closely monitor this dynamic situation, and is well-prepared to continue delivering reliable connectivity. Charter has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that will be adjusted as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.

About Charter

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 29 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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Update: May 12, 2021 - The Remote Education Offer below is no longer available. Charter is participating in the FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Learn more here. STAMFORD, Conn. - In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers.

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Lakota School District Mobile Lunch Program

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Beginning on Monday, our Child Nutrition buses will be traveling to 11 locations throughout our community to deliver meals to children, ages one - 18. The bus will deliver meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, students will receive four meals each day, two breakfasts and two lunches.

On Fridays, students will receive two meals, one breakfast and one lunch.

Our meal distribution sites will be set up in the parking lot or outside of the clubhouses at each location.

Per USDA regulations, children must be present in order for meals to be provided.

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Mobile Lunch Program Announced

With the state-mandated shutdown for our students, we wanted to provide you with some community resources, including the schedule for our Child Nutrition lunch program, and how you can help.

Beginning on Monday, our Child Nutrition buses will be traveling to 11 locations throughout our community to deliver meals to children, ages one - 18. The bus will deliver meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, students will receive four meals each day, two breakfasts and two lunches.

On Fridays, students will receive two meals, one breakfast and one lunch.

Our meal distribution sites will be set up in the parking lot or outside of the clubhouses at each location.

Per USDA regulations, children must be present in order for meals to be provided.

Meals will only be given based on the number of children present at time of pickup.

If you are in need of WiFi, Spectrum is offering free internet for 60 days for families with K-12 age children or college students who do not already have Spectrum broadband. Please call (844) 488-8395 or . click here for more information

Utilities have suspended disconnection for families that may experience hardships during this time. Please click on the link below for more information.

Ohio Job and Family Services has information related to unemployment benefits for people unable to work due to mandatory closures, please click here for more information .

Finally, thank you to everyone who has reached out to see how they might be able to help our families during this unusual period. We encourage you to reach out to our community partners who are assisting families with emergency food needs.

Please visit our website for a list of frequently asked questions about school and remote learning during the shutdown. We will be sharing more information with you later this week about remote learning for our students after spring break.

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CPS Officials Announce Help with Meals, Learning, Health Services During Closures

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By Dan Griffin, WLWT

Cincinnati Public Schools are closed for at least three weeks and district officials are working to make sure students have what they need.

That includes meals and health services.

Monday night, district leaders said the focus is on the health and safety of students and staff in these unprecedented times.

"We know and we recognize our day-to-day life will be quite different for a while," Cincinnati Board of Education President Carolyn Jones said.

District officials said they are protecting 36,000 students and 6,000 employees as the effects of COVID-19 cripple the typical school year within Cincinnati Public Schools.

"This isn't something that I ever thought that I would see or live through in my lifetime," Superintendent Laura Mitchell said.

Mitchell said the district is working through a pandemic plan, sanitizing schools while they are closed.

They're also providing homework packets for students to help them learn away from their classrooms.

"Meals will continue at Cincinnati Public Schools over the next three weeks when schools are closed," Dining Services Director Jessica Shelly said.

Officials said starting Tuesday they will provide meals to children ages 1 and older at 24 school sites from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pickup only.

They said Mondays and Wednesdays, students will get two breakfast and two lunch meals and Fridays, one breakfast and one lunch meal.

School leaders said children must be present at the time, but they do not have to be a CPS student.

Mitchell said six school-based health centers will remain open for use by the Cincinnati Health Department.

It's a situation they said they'll assess by the minute.

"We know that there is a light at the end of this tunnel and we will be prepared to receive our kids when school is reopened," Mitchell said.

School officials said they plan to pass out lessons and work at key locations for families.

For now, district leaders said they aren't sure how this closure will impact graduation and testing.

They said they are standing by for more information from the Ohio Department of Education.

Officials said parents can find out more information on the district's website.

They can also get answers to questions by calling the customer care center at (513) 363-0123.

The school sites where children can receive meals include AMIS, Bond Hill, Cheviot, Frederick Douglass School, Hays-Porter, JP Parker, LEAP, Mt. Airy, Mt. Washington, Oyler, Parker Woods, Pleasant Hill, Riverview, Roberts, Rockdale, Roselawn, Rothenberg, Sayler Park, South Avondale, Western Hills High School, Westwood, Winton Hills, Withrow and Woodford.

The health centers where services will continue include the Academy of World Languages, Aiken High School, Mt. Airy, Riverview East, Roberts Academy and Dater/West High campus.

Mitchell said those schools have a direct entrance into the health centers.

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Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services

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Gov. Mike DeWine has urged all those doing business with JFS during the Covid-19 pandemic to conduct that business via phone, email or online. Here are some important ways to contact or do business with Hamilton County JFS: Phone: 513-946-1000 Fax: 513-946-1076.

A new drop box is available outside our main entrance for program documents (FAA, Child Care, Child Support) but not for payments. Please include legible identifying information (name, DOB, SSN, case number).

Service Updates

As of 3/19/2020, JFS is operating as normal with these exceptions:

Child Care: Emergency rules for licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care programs have been instituted and can be found here: https://www.hcjfs.org/media/Child-Care-emergency-rules.pdf and here: http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/CoronavirusAndChildcare/

Here is a summary of the changes:
All licensed locations:

Increased absent days for a child from a maximum of 10 to a maximum of 20 during each six-month period of a calendar year. Absent days can be utilized if the program is open, but a child is unable to attend.

Allows for 21 pandemic days per fiscal year. Pandemic days can be utilized for any child currently enrolled in the program when the program has closed to the public in response to COVID-19. Providers are paid for pandemic days just like absent days (8 hours per day for a full time authorization; 5 hours per day for a part time authorization).

SUTQ rated centers/homes should focus on meeting licensing requirements for health and safety. ODJFS will not be assessing SUTQ standards and submission requirements with the exception of already submitted 1-star initial/renewal registrations, and already submitted annual reports for 3-, 4-, and 5-star ratings.

Family Child Care Programs

Increased child enrollment for Family Child Care homes from six children to 12 children, with a ratio of 1:12 (previous 1:6), and no more than three children under age 2.
Child Care Centers

Increased group size and ratios, link here: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/pdf/pdf-forms/2-12-18APXA.pdf

Pandemic licenses can be granted to existing child care center or new child care centers created in response to community needs, only during state of emergency, for health and safety providers. They will operation under reduced regulations focused on the health and safety of children. Where possible, parents should identify a safe and healthy alternative to keep children out of group settings and not with an elderly provider.

Unemployment: Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is instructing Ohio employers planning layoffs or shutdowns as a result the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to share the following mass lay-off number with their employees to speed the processing of unemployment benefits: 2000180.

The agency also is providing instructions for employers to share with their employees about how to apply for benefits. "This measure will expedite the processing of benefits for individuals who lose their jobs as a result of the pandemic and allow them to receive their first benefit payments as quickly as possible," said ODJFS Director Kimberly Hall. "We want to make sure all employers are aware of this number so that we can provide seamless service when processing claims."

Ohioans can apply for unemployment online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at unemployment.ohio.gov. It also is possible to file by phone at (877) OHIO-JOB (1-877-644-6562) or TTY at (888) 642-8203, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employers with questions should email UCTech@jfs.ohio.gov. For more information about COVID-19 in Ohio, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

I n addition, here is a guide on the unemployment process.

New (3/18/2020) Unemployment information: Governor DeWine issued an Executive Order waiving certain unemployment insurance (UI) requirements. The measure was taken in order to expedite the processing of benefits for individuals who lose their jobs as a result of the pandemic and allow them to receive their first benefit payments as quickly as possible.

While claimants must still meet the weekly requirements that they be "able and available for work," the requirement that they actively search for work while receiving benefits has been waived. By law (Ohio Revised Code Section 4141.29), when an individual has been waived from the work search requirement, they are also exempt from completing their reemployment requirements. These are commonly known as the "8 week and 20 week" requirements. Once exempted, the exemption remains for the entire benefit claim."

Agency wide: Starting Monday 3/16/2020, JFS workers will triage outside of the building to answer client questions and allow document pick up and drop off to limit the number of people moving throughout the building. This includes workers from all public assistance programs, child support and possibly others.

Family Visits: With schools closed, all transports to/from a school-based locations are discontinued. Trip scheduled Monday, 3/16/2020, will NOT occur. This impacts Children's Services visitations in particular. The JFS transportation team is working to proactively identify trips with a school address and submit changes to pick up/drop off locations.

Child Support: Please do business with JFS Child Support through the child support web portal whenever possible: http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/CustServWebPortalWelcome2.stm

Administrative Hearings: Administrative hearings will be conducted over the phone. JFS will make an effort to contact all currently scheduled clients to reschedule phone hearings instead. Anyone who appears for their administrative hearing will be seen and in large meeting rooms to maintain appropriate social distancing. Phone hearings will be in place for at least 30 days.

Genetic Testing: Genetic testing appointments will be postponed 30 days. JFS will make an effort to contact all currently scheduled clients to reschedule genetic testing. Those already scheduled who appear for their appointment will be seen if they do not wish to reschedule.

Child Support Hearings in Court: Hamilton County courts have postponed all child support hearings for 30 days. At this time, state administrative hearings are still proceeding. But if you had a child support hearing scheduled before the court in the next 30 days, it has been postponed.

Non Emergency Transportation: All minor group transportation in the NET program has been suspended from March 23, 2020, through April 3, 2020. Requisitions for April transportation, with a start date of April 6, 2020, should still be submitted as close to the 15th this month as possible. As the situation is fluid, we will keep you informed as decisions change.

How to do business with us during this time

With the libraries closing, many who do business with JFS will need alternatives to fax documents. We are seeking options. In the meantime, if you can get to a fax machine, the numbers are: Main fax line: 513-946-1076 Child Care fax line: 513-946-1800

You can also send documents of any kind to this email address: hamiltoncountychildcare@jfs.ohio.gov

All forms and applications are located here: https://www.hcjfs.org/forms/

Clients can check their account, obtain a payment history, and send messages to a CSEA technician at out Child Support web portal: http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/CustServWebPortalWelcome2.stm Note: Before registering for the portal, please have the following information available:

Your Child Support Case Number (beginning with a7)

Your Social Security Number

If you are ordered to receive support on ANY case, the last four digits of your child support debit card number, or your direct deposit account number, OR, if you are ordered to pay support OR you receive support but do not have a Child Support Debit Card or Direct Deposit account established, your 12-digit Web ID. NOTE: If you don't know your Web ID, please contact CSEA at 513-946-7387

Available help

Fort those who need help during this time, our agency and others are available.
Job and Family Services Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
Prevention Retention Contingency (PRC) provides once-a-year support to Hamilton County residents with custody of a child. PRC is available for families with income under 200% of the poverty level ($43,440 for a family of three). PRC money can be used to help pay for baby items, gas cards, bus passes, utility bills and more. Prevention, Retention and Contingency Funds
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
To make sure food assistance recipients see no break
in assistance, we are completing all interviews by phone and doing them
ahead of schedule. Consumers can call 1-844-640-6446 between 8 a.m. and
noon each business day and we will ensure their case is certified timely with
no break in assistance.

For new recipients, application forms are available
on HCJFS.org. Questions? Call 513-946-1000.

SNAP intake looks at 30 days of anticipated income,
taking into account projected income.
Cash assistance
For Temporary Assistance to Needy Families TANF assistance
(cash), the agency looks at the last 30 days of income but takes into account income
changes reported by the client and, once verified, uses that to determine
projected income.

If a client is already active on benefits and reports
a change in income, the change does not go into effect for their benefit allotment
until the following month, once verified.

For new recipients, application forms are available
on HCJFS.org. Questions? Call 513-946-1000.
Child Care
Apply for publicly funded child care to determine if
you are eligible. Submit all documentation to speed up the process. Questions?
Call 513-946-1800 or email hamiltoncountychildcare@jfs.ohio.gov. Fax
is 513-946-1830. Our site says it can take up to 30 days to process, but staff
is working quickly to process applications within 3-5 days.

Anyone can use hcjfs.org/child-care/ to look for
providers, including for parents who are paying privately.
Other assistance General
United Way's 211 hotline. Open 24/7. Or online at http://www.referweb.net/uwgc/
Rent

St. Vincent de Paul
administers the city's Eviction Prevention Initiative. 513-562-8842, ext. 771.
Or check if you qualify online athttps://www.svdpcincinnati.org/Get_Help/

Salvation Army - 513-762-5660

Food

Cincinnati Public Schools and
other local school districts are working on food service plans to continue serving
lunch to students.

St. Vincent de Paul -
513-431-0602. Food pantry open Monday through Saturday.

FreeStore Food Bank -
513-381-SNAP. Food pantry, 112 E. Liberty St., 45202. Open 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Monday through Friday.

Child Care
4C for Children:

Southwest Ohio: (513)
758-1330

Northern Kentucky: (859)
781-3511, ext. 1330

Search online in Ohio -
4cforchildren.org

Utilities

Duke Energy announced that because customers may be facing unusual financial hardship, the company has immediately suspended disconnections for non-payment. This applies to all home and business accounts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana as well as other states.

Greater Cincinnati Water Works is canceling water shutoffs and restoring water service. Questions? Call 513-591-7700.

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati facilities are closed. Only child care and Hospital Personnel Kids Camps remain open.

Your content hub to maintain an active life outside the Y facility. Try our free videos and visit often for new content.

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My Y Videos | YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati facilities are closed. Only child care and Hospital Personnel Kids Camps remain open. My Y Fitness Videos

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Free streaming workouts for everyone regardless if you are a member or not! 7pm nightly on Facebook Live- you can watch later if you miss it. Exercise reduces stress!

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Planet Fitness, Hampton, New Hampshire. 4,596,188 likes · 15,695 talking about this · 24,131,076 were here. We're Planet Fitness - The Judgement Free Zone®.

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Interpretation for people whose first language isn’t English, bilingual mental health counseling, emergency assistance for those who are Spanish speaking. Services are being adjusted to accommodate as many people as possible while also working to protect public health.

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Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | Serve, Enlighten & Empower

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Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is a social service ministry to serve, enlighten & empower those in material and spiritual poverty.