August/September 2020Vol. 21, No. 6Message on COVID-19 From the Children's Bureau
The Children's Bureau created a webpage with the latest information on COVID-19, which is caused by the coronavirus, that includes everyday preventive actions to avoid infection as well as the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how schools, caregivers, and the workforce can prepare and take action for COVID-19.
The Children's Bureau webpage also includes links to additional resources that provide guidance for social workers dealing with families affected by the virus and for caregivers to help them think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family:
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families (Generations United)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) (National Association of Social Workers)
- Coronavirus Resources and Tips for Parents, Children, Educators & Others (Prevent Child Abuse America)
- Coronavirus: What Child Welfare Systems Need to Think About (The Chronical of Social Change)
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Coronavirus - COVID-19 Updates (Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families)
The webpage also directs readers to additional relevant resources, including the following:
- Virtual Visitation Resources
- Updates to Formula Grant Opportunities Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Guidance on Flexible Convening of Court Hearings During COVID-19
- New Guidance on Caseworker Visits via Videoconferencing
- HHS Division Updates on COVID-19
- Housing Support When Universities, Colleges Close Due to COVID-19
- Letter From the Children's Bureau Regarding the Use of Federal Funds for Cell Phones and Personal Protective Equipment
- Economic Impact Payments for COVID-19: The Basics