Resources in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services offers up-to-the-minute information on COVID-19.
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a wide array of COVID-19 resources, some of which are in Spanish and Hmong.
Childcare
The Wisconsin Dept. of Children and Families has a web page devoted to helping essential personnel obtain child care services, as well as as a childcare portal for essential workforce families.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is offering COVID-19 Emergency Response Camp for health care professionals and essential emergency personnel at Rite-Hite Family YMCA and at Advocate Aurora St. Luke’s Conference Center. Learn more.
Emergency child care is available through the Racine Family YMCA at the Sealed Air Family and George Bray Neighborhood YMCA branches.
Housing
Homeless Services through Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program
Rental Help through Wisconsin Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Food Safety and Food Access
How to Avoid Food or Food Packaging Contamination
How to Navigate the Grocery Store in the Time of COVID-19
Feeding America Pantry Locator
Hunger Task Force – Get Help Now: COVID-19
Elderly Nutrition Program – Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Both Milwaukee Public Schools and the Boys and Girls Club will be offering “grab-and-go” meal programs for young people.
Use the 2-1-1 Wisconsin website to find the food pantry in your neighborhood.
Foodpantries.org provides information on food pantries and food banks across the United States.
Resources for Those Who are Surviving Sexual and Domestic Violence
Advocate Aurora Health Virtual Community Conversation on Domestic Violence
Advocate Aurora Health Healing & Advocacy Services
Advocate Aurora Health Healing and Advocacy Services Hotline: 414-215-5555. Assists domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Advocate Aurora Health Healing and Advocacy Services brochures:
- Safety card
- Pocket card
- Brochure – information about locations and services offered, including counseling, support groups and education.
- Brochure – information about 24/7 hotline, children’s assault response and Safe Mom, Safe Baby program.
Sojourner Family Peace Center Hotline: 414-933-2722. Provides education, advocacy and resources to keep families safe from domestic violence.
Information On COVID-19 For Survivors, Communities, And DV/SA Programs. A list of compiled resources and tools for more vulnerable members of our communities and care providers, who are working tirelessly to respond in ways that are safe and supportive for all. The list will be continually updated. For more information, contact the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence at health@futureswithouviolence.org, with the subject line “COVID19 Resource.”
Resources for Families
AAH don’t put masks on infants
AAP cloth face coverings for children during COVID-19
CDC pediatric COVID-19 information
Advocate Aurora Resilience & Well-being Resource Guide provides information on the Employee Assistance Program, family care resources, healthy living resources and more.
Promoting Resilient Families During COVID-19. The Center for Childhood Resilience offers a wide range of resources, including fact sheets, conversational resources for families, a directory of resources and more.
Generations United: COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families.
CDC: What You Can do if You are at Higher Risk of Severe Illness from COVID 19 infographic.
Education website resources for families
Supporting children and teens when someone is dying
Handout for children of adult COVID-19 patient
What you need to know about COVID-19
What to do if you are sick with COVID-19
Community Care: Preventive steps for those receiving care at home
Comcast Offering Free Internet to Low-Income Families
PSA Grocery Shopping Tips in COVID-19
Need some activity ideas for your kids while they are home from school? CPS has provided resources packets of grade-level appropriate activities.
Coping and distraction resources during isolation – English
Coping and distraction resources during isolation – Spanish
K-12 Education Website Resources.
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Want something to watch that’ll just make you smile? Watch some penguins wander around the Shedd!
Financial Health
Small Business Association: FAQ regarding the participation of Faith-based Organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). Click here for more details.
Resources for Caregivers and Older Adults
Family Caregiver Alliance: COVID-19 Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers covers topics including in-home care, food and grocery delivery and caregiver self-care.
Alzheimer’s Association: COVID-19 Tips for Dementia Caregivers, divided into tips for caregivers at home and tips for caregivers of those in assisted living.
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 800.272.3900. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, referrals to local programs and services, and crisis support.
Family Caregiver Alliance: Relaxation for Caregivers video series.
Well-Med Charitable Foundation: Caregiver Teleconnection. One-hour free caregiver support group calls on a variety of topics.
Mather Telephone Topics: A variety of free classes, groups, and performances via phone.
SeniorLink Blog: 50 Expert Tips and Suggestions to Keep Your Loved One Engaged.
TimeSlips Creativity Center: Ideas and prompts for creative engagement at home.
Well-Connected: A wide variety of free classes and groups for adults age 60+, available via phone or web.
Ten things you can do in your role as family caregiver. Ten things you can do to age well.
Preservation of Function in Older Adults who are in the Emergency Department during COVID-19.
Emergency Department Discharge of Older Adults with Viral Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Social Isolation During COVID-19 Crisis.
How to Talk to Your Aging Parent about COVID-19: A Thoughtful Approach to Conversations. This article from Sojourners provides ideas on how to support aging parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medicare and Coronavirus information from Medicare.gov.
The National Institute on Aging: Getting Started on Long-Distance Caregiving
Resources for Children
Children’s health resources center COVID information: English
Children’s health resources center COVID information: Spanish
Education website resources for families
Supporting children and teens when someone is dying
Handout for children of adult COVID-19 patient
Need some activity ideas for your kids while they are home from school? CPS has provided resources packets of grade-level appropriate activities.
Fun, Free Ways to Learn From Home – resource links for children.
Coping and distraction resources during isolation – English
Coping and distraction resources during isolation – Spanish
K-12 Education Website Resources.
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Want something to watch that’ll just make you smile? Watch some penguins wander around the Shedd!
I am Worried About my Neighbors and my Family Far Away
Private Advocate Aurora Health Family Care Forum Facebook Groups have been organized by patient service area (PSA) where you can make requests, share helpful information and connect with caregivers for child, elder and pet care.
Priya Parker helps people with ideas for connecting with one another.
Apps to Keep us Connected in a Time of Social Distancing.
New York Times Article on COVID-19 aid groups.
Care for our Elders
How to Talk to Your Aging Parent about COVID-19: A Thoughtful Approach to Conversations. This article from Sojourners provides ideas on how to support aging parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medicare and Coronavirus information from Medicare.gov.
The National Institute on Aging: Getting Started on Long-Distance Caregiving
