COVID-19 Updates | First 5 Contra Costa

(WATCH) The ABCs of Keeping Kids Safe During COVID-19

A conversation with County Health Officer, Dr. Chris Farnitano and fellow First 5 Contra Costa Commissioner and Executive Director of CocoKids, John Jones about how parents and families can protect their youngest children during COVID-19.

UPDATES:

As events continue to unfold in Contra Costa County regarding COVID-19, we will be updating this page with news and announcements about events and activities associated with First 5 Contra Costa.

We encourage everyone to refer to Contra Costa Health Services for public health recommendations, updates, and resources.

We also recommend that you follow us on social media for updates:

Twitter: @first5coco
Facebook: /First5CocCo

Vaccines:

Please visit coronavirus.cchealth.org for the latest updates or call the Coronavirus Call Center: (844) 729-8410.

Vaccine Information

For further information, prevention, and more, please call 2-1-1. You can also text “coronavirus” or “COVID19” to 211211 or visit https://www.crisis-center.org (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)

How to Reach Us
First 5 offices will continue to be closed to the public, and staff will continue to balance working from home as well in the office. During this time, we are reachable by email and will do our best to respond to you within 48 hours.

We value our community partners, contractors, families and ourselves, and we plan to adhere to the orders of the Health Officer of Contra Costa County. During these times, things are continuing to change and we will continue to provide guidance and be a resource to all.

First 5 Contra Costa:

- - First 5 Contra Costa Admin Offices are closed to the public, click here to contact our staff.
  - Contact your local First 5 Center for hours of operation, as well as guidance on in-person activities.
  - ECE Programs (updates & resources)
    - Visit our Quality Matters website: http://www.qualitychildcarematters.org/providers/

Contra Costa County:

- - Contra Costa Health Services
    - Click here to find information about COVID-19 news, support, and resources
  - Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers
    - Click here for information on FREE or low-cost child care to support medical staff, first responders, and essential workers (PDF in English, Spanish, and FAQ)
  - School District and Meal Plan Information
    - Click here to access a list of resources for each school district
  - Food Resources
  - Housing Resources (925-335-0698)
    - Click here for temporary and permanent housing opportunities
  - Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
    - Click here for services for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as children under 5 years old.
  - Contra Costa Libraries
    - Click here to view current information from CCCLib.org
    - Read to Me: Click here to access tips for reading to children, as well as books/videos (English & Spanish)
  - Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
    - Click here for a list of resources (PDF)
    - En español (PDF)

California:

- - Financial Assistance
    - Unemployment Insurance (1-800-300-5616)
      - Those unable to work during this time are able to apply for unemploymant insurance HERE.
    - Disability, Paid Family Leave, and other EDD Resources (1-877-238-4373)
      - EDD provides support services for individuals affected by COVID-19
    - Legal Aid at Work
      - A List of Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California
    - Onward CA
      - One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic
    - Economic Impact Statement
      - Click here for information from the IRS on payments for eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
    - National Employment Law Project
      - Information on COVID-19, Paid Leave, and Unemployment (PDF)
    - CA.gov: Help with unpaid rent or utilities
      - Click here to apply or call: 833-430-2122.
  - Housing Protections
    - Understanding California’s COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act 2020 (PDF)
      - (VIDEO) COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (AB 3088)
      - (VIDEO en español) AB 3088 Ley de Alivio para Inquilinos
  - Medical Assistance
    - Medi-cal Eligibility and Covered California (1-888-452-8609)
      - Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions
  - Child Care
    - CDC: Center for Disease Control & Prevention
    - CalWorks: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids
      - Click here for assistance with financial aid
    - Child Care Access for Healthcare Providers and Other Essential Employees
      - Click here to access a PDF on available child care services (PDF)
    - Child Care Aware of America
      - Resource site for Child Care Professionals, Families and Policymakers
  - California Early Childhood Online (Click here to visit the CECO website)
    - Click here to view modules for an Online Learning Portal from the California Department of Education (PDF)
  - Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills
    - What Do They Mean for Nonprofits? (Video)
  - Disability Rights California (DRC)
    - Disability Healthcare Rights during COVID-19 Public Health Crisis (CA Edition): English/Spanish (PDF) and English/Chinese (PDF)

Crisis Hotlines:

- - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
  - NAMI HelpLine: Call 800-950-6264, Text NAMI to 741-741
  - National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
  - National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
  - National Parent Helpline 1-855-2736
    - for emotional support and advocacy for parents