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All children up to 18 years of age are eligible to receive a free packed breakfast/lunch meal at the sites below. Children do not need to be enrolled in that school district to receive meals, but they do need to be present. Meals are “grab and go”—Students will not stay onsite to eat. For more specific details from each school Read more...
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This is a collection of information relevant to our field and our state during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOWA’s COVID-19 Page has up-to-date information on how they are navigating this pandemic in partnership with the youth development field. To submit resources for this guide, please join the Expanded Learning Opportunities Response Slack channel. Updates are made on a weekly basis, and Read more...
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This page includes important information and resources for youth program and childcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis. This page provides many rapid response funding opportunities. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or visit the website. Read more...
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Through a partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and Facebook, El Centro de la Raza will administer DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) scholarship funds on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. Successful DACA scholarship grantees will receive a check made out to the Department of Homeland Security to submit with Read more...
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With the ever-growing list of cancellations, closures, and other news surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), LGBTQ+ parents are working from home, children of all ages are home from school, and prospective LGBTQ+ parents are left unsure of their future path to parenthood. A virtual hub for LGBTQ+ families offers LGBTQ+ families and thoses who wish to form them a robust Read more...
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This playlist is designed to be used for distance learning, and students and parents can easily access it from home. These resources are recommended for middle and high school students, and there are opportunities for reflection, discussion and activities that are paired with each Storyteller video. Feel free to work on this playlist independently, or try adding virtual discussions to Read more...
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Stress is not just an adult problem. It’s also a frequent part of the teen experience. While some stress is normal and can even benefit teens, if not properly managed it can lead to dangerous choices with long-term health implications. As teens learn to navigate challenges caring adults must guide them towards healthy coping skills. This article introduce 5 coping Read more...
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Kids experience a vast array of feelings, just as adults do. They can feel bored, anxious, sad, disappointed, embarrassed, and scared—to name a few. Kids need to learn skills to manage their emotions in a healthy way. It’s important to teach them coping skills that can help them face their fears, calm themselves down, and cheer themselves up. This article Read more...
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The Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund is a project of Building Changes and the Raikes Foundation. Building Changes will work in coordination with the state Office of Homeless Youth (OHY) to distribute funds to organizations and school districts to meet needs that public dollars cannot. The fund wll support: finacial assistance for housing, food and the Read more...
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This guide contains information about the resources in K-12 education. This guide will discuss about CARE ACT and how it can help students during school closure. It will dicuss some problems like if meal plans are still provided during school closure or if childcare is closed ,etc. Read more...
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This guide contains information about the resources in higher education. This guide will discuss about CARE ACT and how this legistration can help students in higher level. CARE ACT offers immediate relief to federal student loan borrowers and helps students cope with campus closures, and ensures students do not lose vital financial support as a result of campus closures related Read more...
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Tacoma Public Schools will serve meals between 10 a.m. and noon. Each student will receive two meals: lunch for the day and breakfast for the following morning. Please enter through the school’s bus loading zone. Our Nutrition Services staff will serve drive-thru style. Walk-ups are also welcome. Please look for our onsite sandwich boards for additional directions. The Tacoma-Pierce County Read more...
