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      <pubDate>2020-04-07 19:42:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>COVID-19 Support for Kids</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Your friends on Sesame Street are here to support you during the COVID-19 health crisis, as families everywhere are creating a "for now normal."</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 19:23:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Food Assistance </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Second Harvest Food Bank</div><ul><li>Call the Food Connection hotline at 1-800-984-3663</li><li>Text “GETFOOD” to 408-455-5181</li><li>​Email them at ​getfood@shfb.org</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 19:34:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Virtual Trainings</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning how to be adaptive and provide easy access and support to elearning strategies for staff at home.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 20:02:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Keeping in touch with one another for mental and/or emotional support is beneficial to both parties. Whether it be through Zoom meetings, Google hangout, Facetime, or text messaging.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 20:02:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Instrumental support</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>meals, clean clothes, transportation (Uber, Bus Pass) If children need transportation services for essential purposes, Uber and Bus Pass resources are helpful to those who lack transportation services.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 20:03:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Engaging Activities</title>
         <author>destinyesparzaaguayo</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Coloring Books</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 20:05:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rent &amp; Eviction Assistance</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If You Can't Pay Rent <br><br></div><ul><li>A California law in place until May 31, 2020 prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent and prohibits enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts. Tenants must declare in writing, no more than seven days after the rent comes due, that the tenant cannot pay all or part of their rent due to COVID-19.</li><li> For information on where to get one-time help in paying rent, see ​here​.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 22:09:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Stay Informed on COVID-19</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/521517128</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Call 2-1-1 or Text “coronavirus” to 2112<ul><li>Operators are trained professionals with experience fielding questions and</li><li>providing fact-based answers from the public health department</li><li>Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li><li> Phone interpretation services in 150 languages</li><li>Text messaging services in English and Spanish</li></ul></li><li>Visit the Public Health Department’s​ ​dedicated coronavirus webpage</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 22:16:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Unemployment Insurance</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you are totally or partially unemployed through no fault of your own, and are physically able and available to work, you can ​apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI)​. Here are ​FAQs​ to help you determine if you qualify.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 22:19:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Medi-Cal</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If you are a former foster youth who was in foster care on your 18th birthday you qualify for Medi-Cal up to age 26, regardless of your income<br>If you are not a former foster youth, you may still qualify for Medi-Cal if your income is below a certain amount.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 22:20:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Drop - In Center (The HUB)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The HUB is a youth-led and youth-organized community center, dedicated to supporting current and former foster youth, ages 15-24.</div><ul><li>The HUB is open during the Shelter in Place orders, with limited services including food, snacks, showers and laundry.</li><li> Phone: (408) 792-175</li><li>www.facebook.com/TheHUBSanJose</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 22:22:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Drop -In Center (Bill Wilson) </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Bill Wilson’s Drop-In Center is a safe place where young people and young parent families can begin to form bonds with caring adults and access essential resources for their overall well-being. The primary goal of the program is to get homeless youth into safe and permanent housing.</div><ul><li>The Drop-In Center is open for services during the Shelter in Place orders.</li><li> Young people ages 13-25 can come for a meal, laundry, shower, personal care items,clothing, counseling, financial assistance, and more.</li><li>Phone: (408) 243-0222</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 23:41:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The LGBTQ Youth Space</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County.</div><ul><li>The LGBTQ Youth Space is hosting lots of Video Chat Groups during the shelter in place orders. Check out their ​calendar​.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 23:42:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sesame Street Online Games </title>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 23:50:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Fun at Home activities! </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>a wide range of  activities from meditation to story time! </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 23:53:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Virtual online Art</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Online art for children </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-21 23:57:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Applying for Benefits </title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Apply for benefits online​ including cash aid (CalWorks), food stamps (CalFresh), General Assistance (GA), Medi-Cal, and Homeless Assistance. To apply by phone, call (877) 962-3633. However, it is probably easiest at this time to apply online using this link. </div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-22 00:00:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Applying for WIC</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/521629216</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>You qualify for WIC if you are pregnant, just had a baby or have children under the age of five, and you meet the income limits.</div><ul><li>Contact your local WIC office​ by phone or online to apply and see what services they are providing.</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-22 00:01:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Meals for Students</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/521631111</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Updated list of sites providing meals (breakfast and lunch) to students can be found ​here​. Note the following:</div><ul><li>The list is organized by school district.</li><li> Meals are to be picked up and eaten elsewhere.</li><li>Some sites will provide several days’ worth of meals.</li><li>Some sites require ID, some do not.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Mental Health Services</title>
         <author>dmonico92</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Mental Health Services in Santa Clara County (all ages)</div><ul><li>To access mental health services in Santa Clara County, call the Mental Health Call Center: 1 (800) 704-0900</li><li> Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li><li>Entry point for those seeking services from Santa Clara County Behavioral Health.</li></ul><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>BWC Mental Health Service</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>BWC Youth Mental Health Services (up to age 21)</div><div>The Bill Wilson Center (BWC) provides mental health services to youth up to age 21 living in Santa Clara County who have Medi-Cal. Services include:</div><ul><li>Meet one-on-one with a counselor or therapist to receive support and guidance.</li><li> Get psychiatric care and medication if needed.</li><li>To get started, call (408) 243-0222 and ask for an Intake Counselor.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-22 00:08:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>College Students Financial Difficulties </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Public colleges in California have agreed that NMDs and former foster youth may continue to stay in dorms, though they may be asked to move to a different room to comply with state and local protocols for social isolation. Any barriers to staying in a UC, CSU, or community college dorm should be elevated to the Provost’s office and the Foster Care Ombudsperson’s Office (877-846-1602; ​fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov​<br><strong>Student Loans</strong></div><ul><li>To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an administrative forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making your monthly loan payment. This suspension of payments will last until Sept. 30, 2020, but you can still make payments if you choose. See ​here ​for more information.</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-22 00:09:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Staying in touch</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Checking in periodically to see how things are going. This will be instrumental in letting the organization know how they can support and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Some of the ways are through the following:</div><ul><li>MentorCore account</li><li>Joining the private Facebook group for mentors</li><li>Signing up for Remind Texts to keep updated</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-23 00:43:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Zoom bombing</title>
         <author>clarissagarcia94</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>These are hard times we are experiencing and it's important to keep in touch with our loved ones, professors, and classmates but it can be mentally draining if someone comes into your chat just to troll around. Extra precautions need to be taken at all times. The following guidelines are recommended to avoid "zoom bombing"</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-23 02:28:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>If a youth is feeling sad or nervous, you can suggest them to try out Onyourmind.net, a teen chat hosted by the local mental health organization, Star Vista. Chat Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:30pm</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-24 03:53:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Youth &amp; Family Crisis Line</title>
         <author>angelalopezmiranda</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>They are just a call/text away helping both youth and their family  with issues such as housing, dating violence and living with HIV/AIDS. As well as providing assistance to those who have drug and alcohol addiction. <br>phone number: (800)853-5200<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-04-25 03:30:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Power of Mentoring</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Although we are going through a difficult time, it is important to remember the great work mentors do.  Watching TEDx Talks, giving free and honest ideas to encourage oneself and to value mentoring. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Food drives</title>
         <author>destinyesparzaaguayo</author>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-01 05:52:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Coping with Changes Due to COVID</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>It could be difficult explaining the unfortunate circumstances to children who do not understand. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-01 05:58:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Building Relationships via Online</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Even though there is no way of meeting in-person, there are still many opportunities of building relationships by using our resources and technological devices</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-01 05:59:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Virtual Field Trips</title>
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         <title>Mentorship Activities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Finding new ways to connect with youth during these unique, sensitive, and changing times. <br>Virtual activities are provided such as:</div><ul><li> Marco Polo (video messaging app) allows you to send videos to one another without being logged on</li><li> The Mirrored Yogi (site with a variety of yoga poses) allows for both mentors and mentees to match each other's poses</li><li>Meditation (YouTube channels offer guided meditations &amp; apps)</li><li>Gratitude Jar (create a jar full of things you are thankful for) allows for an attitude of gratitude</li><li>Research Swap (the idea is to research something you've been wanting to learn about)</li><li>Recipe Exchange (share you recipe with another and do it on your own)</li><li>Show &amp; Tell (show each other what you're good at via a meeting) </li><li>Play online games (connect with another through games)</li><li>Share playlists (create a playlist or create a playlist together)</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>It's important to look after yourself before you can look after others well being. The following are activities and apps that help destress during these uncertain times</div><ul><li>Breathe app</li><li>Meditation</li><li>Gratitude Journal </li><li>Exercise</li><li>Baking/Cooking</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-07 01:24:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>clarissagarcia94</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Mentors are vital to the well being of their mentees. Connecting in a time of social distancing is crucial. The following resources are helpful for advice and tools on supporting during COVID-19</div><ul><li>Watching videos with reminders on "How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19" by Dr. Jamie Howard</li><li>Improve Zoom skills? No problem. Zoom's YouTube tutorials can show you how to setup meetings, share your, screen, and even create a fun background</li><li>Promote self-care activities with YouTube channels that promote an attitude of gratitude, meditation, and motivation</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>It's okay to ask for help during such unpresented times. All other mentors and staff are available to support one another through the following:</div><ul><li>Texting</li><li>FaceTime</li><li>WhatsApp</li><li>Zoom or Google Handouts</li><li>Set up weekly calls </li><li>Send a letter</li><li>Send video messages</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This tool offers great resources for online activities and learning for parents/families:</div><ul><li>Apps for managing stress: Helping Your Family Destress</li><li>Learning activities and tools: Wide Open School</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Checking Up on Friends </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This tool provides ideas for adolescents to help their friends as they deal with this pandemic. Creating a supportive mechanism </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-13 21:38:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Health &amp; Wellness</title>
         <author>angelalopezmiranda</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Now that many families are spending time together at home, it is important to continue improving our physical health &amp; mental health. They are providing fitness class that everyone can do &amp; including family activities. As well as informing parent where they can food. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-13 22:23:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Remote Advocacy Resources </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Virtual Activities/Visits</strong>: while phone calls and FaceTimes are great, we have gathered some other virtual activities/ideas you can do with your child/youth. <a href="https://bemyadvocate.org/menus/virtual-activities-and-ideas-covid-19.html">Click here to see list of activities/ideas</a>. <br><br></div><div><strong>Educational Consultations</strong>: educational consultations have been cancelled for the time being and may not resume and/or be rescheduled until after the district’s spring break. Contracting agencies will be reviewing records remotely and provide any feedback, questions, recommendations etc. that they are able to provide CASA volunteers, so that families feel that their concerns are being addressed in some fashion during this time. The Educational Services Unit is available to answer questions as they arise, so please do not hesitate to reach out, as you will receive a response. Contact Info: <a href="mailto:EdSU@ssa.sccgov.org">EdSU@ssa.sccgov.org</a>.<br><br></div><div><strong>Pivotal Coaching</strong>: Pivotal Coaches will continue their work with scholars remotely using phone, text, and video conferencing. Pivotal Scholarship application deadline has been extended to May 1st. All current Pivotal Scholars are eligible for unlimited, free online tutoring. Pivotal is exploring ways to distribute scholarship payments during school closures. Pivotal is also exploring how they can provide emergency financial assistance to Scholars who are experiencing hardship. Please have Scholars contact their Pivotal Coach to let them know of their needs, whether it is for financial assistance, technology needs to support their education, etc. <br><br></div><div><strong>Free WiFi/Internet</strong>: Comcast/Xfinity now has a phone number you can call to get free internet if you don’t already have it. Your children need internet to do their online assignments from their teachers. Visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. <br><br></div><div><strong>Free Cell Phones for Foster Teens and Non-minor Dependents</strong>: Thanks to our partners at iFoster, Child Advocates can help CASA volunteers obtain a FREE cell phone for foster teens and non-minor dependents in need of a cell phone. The phones come with unlimited data and voice. Youth will be able to connect to Zoom, Google Classroom and Video Chat so that they can stay up to date with their school curriculum. CASAs assigned to a teen or non-minor dependent can <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Bc2dw32Ed06V9GiBxSMl_a8IcrFruyJCjkwEgB6fvnFUMEVTRzNWVE9KTEk4RkJHTkFXUEVZTVJFSS4u">fill out this form</a> to request a cell phone.<br><br></div><div><strong>Online Resources for Students and Families During COVID-19</strong>: Our partners at <a href="https://youthlaw.org/">National Center for Youth Law</a> are compiling a useful <a href="http://bit.ly/covid19scc">spreadsheet of resources</a>. The spreadsheet includes, but is not limited to, skill building/educational resources, food resources, employment resources, mental health resources and technology/internet access (free WiFi) resources. <a href="http://bit.ly/covid19scc">Click here to see the spreadsheet of resources</a>. <br><br></div><div><strong>Community Resources for Children and Youth During COVID-19</strong>: <a href="https://www.lawfoundation.org/">Law Foundation of Silicon Valley</a> created a useful <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/577c8338bebafbe36dfc1691/t/5e97346b0670ea2f450b9660/1586967660353/LACY+Community+Resource+List+041520.pdf">COVID-19 Resource Guide</a>.  Topics include financial assistance, food, benefits, housing, medical care and mental health, education resources etc. <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/577c8338bebafbe36dfc1691/t/5e97346b0670ea2f450b9660/1586967660353/LACY+Community+Resource+List+041520.pdf">Click here to see list of resources</a><a href="https://www.lawfoundation.org/resources-children-youth">.</a> </div>]]></description>
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         <title>COVID 19: Worker Resources</title>
         <author>angelalopezmiranda</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/571456320</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Working during this time, can be difficult . The Employment Department are providing workers with  benefits if they are sick, pregnant or taking care of their families. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>How to Use Zoom</title>
         <author>aguayodestiny</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/571726664</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Zoom, Google hangout, and other platforms that provide virtual activities can be difficult to maneuver around. With that being said, here is a tutorial on how to use Zoom and create meetings. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Online Access</title>
         <author>aguayodestiny</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/571729510</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.npr.org/local/305/2020/03/18/817691597/as-classes-move-online-what-happens-to-students-without-internet-or-computers">https://www.npr.org/local/305/2020/03/18/817691597/as-classes-move-online-what-happens-to-students-without-internet-or-computers</a>Researchers have found that many people, low-income families specifically, struggle with finding internet access or access to laptops. Being that during COVID-19 many schools are having students participate in class via online, there are many resources currently being provided to those who are in need. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-14 05:27:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>aguayodestiny</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/571966472</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Being that many children and parents are home during COVID-19, there’s may be questions, concerns, or just a lot of time on everyone’s hands. This works to help parents manage their time between work and giving attention to their children, while also having a better understanding on juggling everything around at home. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Normalizing Mental Health</title>
         <author>aguayodestiny</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/571978013</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>While everyone is stuck at home, it is really easy for youth to get wrapped up in their thoughts. It is important for staff to understand that many issues youth face can come from their homes and still need someone to talk to about these things. Working on ways to build a better relationship with the families or with the youth are important during this time. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-14 08:09:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Stay at Home Activities </title>
         <author>stephanieallen81997</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/584201195</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Here are some simple, at home activities that engage preschool, school-age and teenagers. Most of these activities can be done with little to no supplies.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-20 07:36:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Food/Toiletries Distributions</title>
         <author>stephanieallen81997</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/dmonico92/etxgecrdwcus/wish/584218991</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>For many low income families, making sure everyone is fed can be difficult. The African American Community Service Agency distributes food every Friday from 12-3pm. Toiletries are also included! This includes diapers and wipes for infants. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-20 07:45:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Virtual Visits &amp; Activities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Create a vision board: The CASA volunteer or the caregiver can provide the child with pictures from a magazine that reflect the child’s feelings or future aspirations. Then the CASA volunteer and their child can assemble it together via FaceTime or Skype and plan to share it once in-person visits resume.</li><li>Scavenger hunts: Working with the caregiver, create a list of items that the child can find in the home, then provide the child riddles or clues over the phone so that they identify and then find the item.</li><li>FaceTime/Skype: Communicate via FaceTime or Skype. Activities could include reading an age-appropriate book to your child, or have them read to you; playing <a href="https://www.group-games.com/stationary-games/twenty-questions.html">20 questions;</a> having lunch; playing board games, etc., over FaceTime or Skype.</li><li>Pen pals: Send the child stationery and self-addressed stamped envelopes (to the Child Advocates mailing address – 509 Valley Way Building 2, Milpitas, CA, 95035) and have the child write you letters. We are collecting mail weekly and will forward any letters we receive to the CASA volunteer’s home.</li><li>Coloring books: Get matching coloring books for you and your child and color the same picture, possibly while online together, to send each other or to compare once in-person visits resume.</li><li>Virtual spa day: You and your child give yourselves an at-home face mask, manicure, or pedicure over FaceTime or Skype.</li><li>Kindoma Storytime: This iPhone/iPad app allows for users to read stories while video chatting. The free app comes with access to 10 books; after that, users can buy stories individually or through a subscription. The books target children ages 3 to 6. Kindoma.com is also beta testing two new apps, Kindoma Drawtime and Kindoma Talktime.</li><li>Interview practice: For older youth, CASA volunteers can research potential job interview questions and help their youth practice interviewing over the phone.</li><li>Virtual movies: Watch the same age-appropriate movie on television or computer and then discuss it over the phone, either during or after the movie.</li><li>Tutorials: Watch the same YouTube tutorial video, either independently or together via a split screen on FaceTime, and plan to practice your new skill together later.</li><li>Museum Tours: Go on a <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours">virtual tour of a famous museum</a> and then each decide on a painting to recreate or put your own spin on.</li><li>Missed Activities: Ask older children about the experiences, such as field trips and dances, that they are missing due to COVID-19 precautions and brainstorm ways to recreate, either virtually or once restrictions are lifted.</li><li>49ers EDU Playbook: Inside the <a href="https://www.49ers.com/community/edudigitalplaybook">playbook</a> you will learn activities for K-8th grade students. Activities are all aligned with Common Core and NGSS, and bring STEAM subjects to life through the lens of 49ers football and Levi’s® Stadium.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Seven Tips to Manage Mental Health and Well-Being</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>Proactively manage your stress threshold</li><li>Manage your expectations</li><li>Know your red flags</li><li>Routine is your friend</li><li>Be compassionate with yourself and with others</li><li>Maintain connections</li><li>Stay in the present</li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-20 07:54:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused</title>
         <author>stephanieallen81997</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning games that are available through apps can be a great way for children to gain knowledge, while also improving their fine motor skills. These apps are all available for iPhones and Androids.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-05-20 08:00:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ways to Stay Up-To-Date with COVID-19</title>
         <author>stephanieallen81997</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The status of school opening and new regulations have been a growing concern for parents. Parents can stay up to date by visiting this website.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>How to Manage Anxiety Around COVID-19</title>
         <author>stephanieallen81997</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Here are some helpful ways that staff can manage anxiety. </div>]]></description>
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