Unique and Fun Ideas for Kids

Home and Families

As you create a household plan of action to help protect your family's health, emotions and anxiety
can run high. While it's important to be prepared, calmly focusing on what we can control brings stability to everyone.

Cool ideas to keep kids learning at home in a fun way...and not go stir-crazy!

Worried about your physical safety?

Essential Workers Who Need Child Care: Start Here

More Information on Child Care during COVID 19

How to Talk to Kids About the Epidemic

Tips for Parents and Caregivers: How To Talk About COVID-19 (handout)

Questions about child custody and visitation

A lighter comic for kids on COVID-19

Helping Children Cope With Disaster (fact sheet/poster)

8 Things Parents Needs to Know About the Coronavirus (NPR article)

Resources and Financial Assistance

If you have been laid off: Start Here
Filing for Unemployment Due to COVID-19: Vermont / NH
Special Enrollment in VT Health Connect (insurance)
Feeding Your Family During COVID-19 (flyer from Hunger Free Vermont)
3Squares Vermont
New Hampshire EASY Assistance
Fuel assistance / Energy assistance for VT
Emergency/General Assistance for VT
Food pantries in VT / Food pantries in NH

FAQs for Individuals and Families

Are you safe?

Resources from the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Click here for a PDF with essential information and hotline numbers.

What if you or a loved one are QUARANTINED with an abuser?

Reach out for the help you need.
Law Enforcement is continuing to respond to calls. Hotlines and shelters in Vermont will remain open.

People impacted by sexual and domestic violence can still access the support of an advocate during a sexual assault forensic exam, when requesting a relief from abuse order, and for help accessing other crucial resources.

If it is safe to do so, visit The Vermont Network's website for more information. Contact the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-228-7395 or the Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-489-7273.