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You are what your child needs! The things that help them grow and learn and feel safe and loved are things you are already good at doing. Reach out for help when you need it, connect with friends and family when you can, and do your best to take care of yourself to stay strong and flexible.
As our community navigates Coronavirus, we are sharing resources that are relevant to families with young children.
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At times like this, our community steps up with tremendous support, and we are grateful. You are already doing a lot as a parent to navigate this unprecedented situation, and we are here to help you. As you identify services, we recommend checking an organization’s Facebook page in addition to the links, since many are posting changes frequently.
Staff will be following DHHS recommendation to use teleworking technologies to the greatest extent possible, and be available via email and phone. Staff Directory
We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in our community and provide updates as needed. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Thank you as we work together to protect the health of our community.
We want you to know that we are here to navigate with your family in any way that we can.
News & Updates
- NCDHHS
- NC Govt Updates
- NHC Govt Updates
- WECT – COVID-19
- NHC Schools
- Resources for Immigrant & Undocumented Communities – NC Justice Ctr
- NC211 Public Help Search – COVID-19
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Meals for Children
Social and Emotional Resources
- Hope4NC Helpline 855-587-3463 & Hope4Healers Helpline 919-226-2002 – NCDHHS
- NHC Resiliency Task Force (FB)
- iChill app – Trauma Resource Institute
- Conscious Discipline – Resources for Families & Educators
- Coronavirus and Kids – Resources from Save the Children
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With Coronavirus
- In Times of Change, Remember Who We’ve Always Been – Brazelton Ctr
- Help Now! Activities – Community Resiliency Model
- Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
- La salud mental y el Modelo de Bienestar Comunitario – Podcast
- Help Children Cope with Their Emotions – Stemiie
Learning at Home
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- Developmental Activities by Age – from SSNHC ECE Staff
- Remote Learning Activities – NC DPI
- NHCS Early Childhood Education – tips & activity suggestions
- NHC Library – online activities
- Cape Fear Museum – free online events
- Cameron Art Museum – Art Explorers live events
- Vroom Brain Building
- Health Related Learning Activities & Videos – Sesame Street
- 20 Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids
- Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari Live at 3pm
- Shark Story Time Live at 10am
- Story Time from Space (also has cool Science Time Videos)
Community Partners
- United Way of NC – COVID-19
- Nourish NC
- Community Gardens in Wilmington
- Diaper Bank & Catholic Charities (scroll to Cape Fear Region)
Child Care Centers
- NC Pre-K Guidance – Expectations Through the End of the Program Year
- Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Day Camp or Program Settings Serving Children & Teens – NCDHHS
- Childcare Referrals – Updated Contact Info
- Coronavirus Guidance for Schools and Districts – NC DPI
- Updates & Action Needed for Child Care Facilities – NCDHHS
- Emergency Child Care Operations & Financing Guidance – NCDHHS
- Conscious Discipline – free 90 days of educator (& family) resources
