Community Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic

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While our country faces a very uncertain time, we want you to know that we’re still here, still working, and still fully committed to supporting children experiencing homelessness.

For additional resources, please visit the California COVID-19 Response pageLos Angeles County COVID-19 Children, Families, & Schools Resources page, and our main Community Resources page.

If you are looking for digital learning resources for your child please click here for our full list of learning resources.

If you would like to connect your child to a School on Wheels remote tutor please click here or call us at 800-923-1100.



Additional Food Resources

We will be updating this with more information as we find it. Please check out these links for the most updated information or call 211 if you need immediate assistance finding food near you.

Other Essential Services

211 is a great resource in a time where so many other resources are available.  By dialing 211, you can be referred, and sometimes connected, to appropriate agencies and community organizations. 211 also has great regional websites where you can search for resources easily:


If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation at home: call Human Options at 877-854-3594.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Los Angeles County Specific

Orange County Specific


Internet Access

Unfortunately, many of the free internet offers around COVID-19 currently only apply to residential addresses. We are actively advocating for internet access for ALL and will continue to update this page with new information as we have it.

  • Comcast: offers free WiFi for 2 months to low income families plus all Xfinity hot-spots are free to the public during this time. Click here to find a hot-spot near you.
  • AT&T: offers open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers through September 30th, and $10/month plans to low-income families.
  • Verizon: offering flexible payment plans on a case-by-base basis.
  • T-Mobile: now has $15 per month phone plans including limited data.
  • Altice/Suddenlink/Optimum: offering 30 MB internet at $15 per month.

Helping Kids Understand Coronavirus


Mental Health

  • NAMI is maintaining a mental health helpline to support those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress due to the Coronavirus outbreak, as well as sharing useful tips to cope during this time. Crisis Text Line is open 24/7; text “NAMI” (6264) to 741-741.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: visit their website or call  1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
  • California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200 (call or text)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.

Employment and Benefits