This site has a map of food pantries nationwide and can help you find food assistance programs near you. 

Este sitio tiene un mapa de despensas de alimentos en todo el país y puede ayudarlo a encontrar programas de asistencia alimentaria cerca de usted.

https://foodfinder.us/

"The Salvation Army provides emergency services, including food, clothing, shelter, a safe space, and a hopeful word to everyone who needs it". They offer assistance with utilities and rent or mortgage to help families stay in their homes. They also help with prescription drug assistance for those struggling to afford medication.

"El Ejército de Salvación brinda servicios de emergencia, que incluyen alimentos, ropa, refugio, un espacio seguro y una palabra de esperanza para todos los que lo necesitan". Ofrecen asistencia con los servicios públicos y el alquiler o la hipoteca para ayudar a las familias a permanecer en sus hogares. También ayudan con la asistencia de medicamentos recetados para aquellos que luchan por pagar los medicamentos.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/rent-mortgage-and-utility-assistance/

This page has information on how to get help paying bills by selling items online, reaching out to churches and charities, goverment resourses, and utility bill assistance. They also have budget worksheets, info on the financial impacts of COVID-19, and more. 

Esta página tiene información sobre cómo obtener ayuda para pagar facturas vendiendo artículos en línea, contactando iglesias y organizaciones benéficas, recursos gubernamentales y asistencia con facturas de servicios públicos. También tienen hojas de trabajo de presupuesto, información sobre los impactos financieros de COVID-19 y más.

https://www.unitedway.org/my-smart-money/immediate-needs/i-cant-cover-my-expenses/get-help-paying-your-bills#

The 211 network in the United States responds to requests for help from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care. Every call is confidential. 

La red 211 en los Estados Unidos responde a las solicitudes de ayuda de personas que buscan ayuda para satisfacer necesidades básicas como vivienda, alimentación, transporte y atención médica. Cada llamada es confidencial.

https://www.211.org/

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration states that over 19 million Americans suffer from substance abuse issues. Studies have shown that finding employment plays a huge factor in maintaining sobriety as having a regular work schedule builds a routine and structure as well as provides a sense of purpose.

To help people in recovery gain meaningful employment, resumebuilder.com created a resource that provides information on job searching, addressing employment gaps, interview preparation, and the laws that protect from discrimination.

There is a new Federal Program that provides Internet service at dramatically reduced prices. Visit these websites for more information and to apply:

https://player.vimeo.com/video/717588149

https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/? utm_source=getinternet.gov

Help for paying rent. 

The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation can provide services and resources for hearing and vision needs. 

Lions Lighthouse

OnlineTherapy.com is an international online therapy directory connecting people with therapists worldwide. Some of the therapy providers offer services in ASL and many other languages.

Need help paying for internet service in your home? The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may be able to help you! EBB can help with discounts for internet service AND laptops! 

Visit the EBB website (available in many languages) for full information and requirements. 

This website contains helpful information about different skin conditions your child may experience during their lifetime. 

Parent to Parent of Georgia is a fantastic parent-led organization for parents of children with disabilities. They provide tons of resources and support, including workshops, seminars, information regarding healthcare, transition services, and community services available. Their services are available in English and Spanish. They also have Facebook pages. https://www.facebook.com/p2pga.org 

Parent to Parent of Georgia ofrece recursos y apoyo a familias con niños con discapacidades (como sordera). ¿Busca información y apoyo en español? ¡Lo tienen! Puede visitar su sitio web para ver un calendario de clases de capacitación. Aquí está el enlace: https://www.p2pga.org/training-topics/ También hay un grupo de Facebook llamado Familias Especiales de Georgia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863230117291381

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Good information for talking to children of all ages

Easy-to-read information about drug abuse for teens, their families, and educators. English and Spanish. 

Información fácil de leer sobre el abuso de drogas para adolescentes, sus familias y educadores. Inglés y español.

Information from PACER on bullying.

Information from the US government about bullying.

Internet safety, or cyber safety, is a critical issue for kids and teenagers. Being online can be educational, fun, and great for communicating, but there are also risks--cyberbullying, child predators, human traffickers, identify theft, and more. Trying to cover all the bases can be a daunting task, so experts advise parents and families to keep conversations short and focused on one element of cyber safety at a time. It is also recommended that conversations, reminders, and checks on internet usage happen frequently. This is a spreadsheet of websites and resources for parents and families. English and Spanish resources are included.

La seguridad en Internet, o seguridad cibernética, es un tema crítico para niños y adolescentes. Estar en línea puede ser educativo, divertido y excelente para comunicarse, pero también existen riesgos: ciberacoso, depredadores de niños, traficantes de personas, robo de identidad y más. Tratar de cubrir todas las bases puede ser una tarea abrumadora, por lo que los expertos aconsejan a los padres y familias que mantengan conversaciones breves y centradas en un elemento de seguridad cibernética a la vez. También se recomienda que las conversaciones, recordatorios y controles sobre el uso de Internet se realicen con frecuencia. Esta es una hoja de cálculo de sitios web y recursos para padres y familias. Se incluyen recursos en inglés y español.

The American Society for Deaf Children has put together great resources in English and ASL for parents, families, and teachers to use when discussing racial injustice.

Here is a video in ASL produced by a teacher at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, which explains why we are not going back to school this year.