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Please see this week's announcements from the Johns Hopkins
Medicine, Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
COVID-19 RESOURCES INFORMATION
As we face this unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak, we would like to highlight available resources for our Hopkins community. Please share this information with those in your areas that do not have access to emails.
Pleases also continue to pay attention to the updates from JHM leadership.
JHM Internal List of Resources For a list of all of the JHM Staff Resources click here.
For a list of all of the JHM Clinical Resources click here.
For a list of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center resources for families click here
Baltimore City & Baltimore County Expanded Meal Program Baltimore City Public School: Meals Available from 2pm to 7pm at BC Rec Centers
https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/bcrp-alerts-0
Baltimore County Public School Expanded meal options: BCPS will be providing free Grab and Go meals for
its students at 41 sites during the state-mandated closure of schools. Please continue to check the BCPS Coronavirus
Updates webpage for the latest list.
Interactive Map for Food Distribution Sites Recognized by the Baltimore City Health Department: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/food-distribution-sites
Learning/Education Resources Online Educational Resources for grades Pre K through 5: please see the attached list Compiled by JHM’s
Office of Strategic Workforce Development
COVID Resource to keep youth engaged and active: please see the attached list of resources for parents
working from home with young children.
Health Insurance Resources Maryland Health Connection has opened up a Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period for all
Marylanders who do not currently have health insurance. Special Enrollment Toolkit and their recent blog on COVID-
19 which offers guidance on how to enroll and what is needed to apply for coverage
You can reach mySupport 24/7, 365 days a year, by phone at 443-997-7000 or online. For online access, you will
need to use the following: Username: JHU Password: JHU
Interesting Fact:
Hand sanitizer was invented by Lupe Hernandez, a #Latinx nursing student. Read more about her here. Stay safe
everyone
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CNN Newsroom: Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity Director, Dr. Lisa A. Cooper,
Speaks on COVID-19 Dr. Lisa A. Cooper was a featured guest on CNN’s Newsroom with Brianna Keilar on March 18, 2020, speaking on
COVID-19 and its effect on the most vulnerable. Check out the interview here!
REMINDER: Nominations for JHM Office of Diversity & Inclusion Achievers Award We are pleased to continue the Achievers Award Program recognizing and highlighting underrepresented minorities
across Johns Hopkins Medicine who exemplify excellence and exhibit our Johns Hopkins core values. Recipients of
these awards will be recognized during Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in the month of May.
Please take a moment to nominate a deserving colleague for this award. The nomination period will run through
March 31, 2020. If you are interested in collaborating with our office to plan the recognition event,
please contact us at [email protected].
Commemorating Deaf History Month: March 13th-April 15th Deaf History Month celebrates deaf history and, in particular, contributions made by the deaf community and the
hearing impaired to American culture and society. Please see the attached document regarding the recognition of
Deaf History Month.
Deaf History Month recognizes three major events for the Deaf community:
April 15, 1817, which established the American School for the Deaf in
Hartford, Connecticut, the first permanent school for persons who are
deaf in the United States."
April 8, 1864, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter for
Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, the only university in the world designed to accommodate students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
March 13, 1988, the Deaf President Now protest for Gallaudet University
to be led by a president who is deaf.
Contact Us Johns Hopkins Medicine
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
1620 McElderry Street, Reed Hall, Baltimore, MD 21205
Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/diversity Email: [email protected] Phone: 844-JHDVRSTY (543-8778)
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Johns Hopkins Children’s Center – Helping Families Connect to Community Resources Is Critical to Our Mission
As we continue to mount responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in our region, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is committed to sharing important messages with our community to support the health and well-being of children and families.
While coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been mostly a mild disease in children that can be managed at home, it has had a significant impact on daily life for children and families. This could affect their health and well-being.
Children’s health depends on ensuring access to healthy environments in which to grow and develop. This includes food and shelter, adequate supervision, and developmentally appropriate services and environments. It also means supporting parents and other caregivers with all the resources they need to care for themselves and the children who depend on them.
As the changes to daily life in response to the pandemic persist, families may find themselves in need of support that they have never used before. This makes it all the more important for pediatric clinicians and child-serving organizations to be familiar with available resources.
Those who work directly with children and their families, from clinical staff members to educators and early childhood care providers, should screen and refer families in response to the heightened risks of food insecurity, financial instability, housing needs and emotional stress. Supporting families with children in this way is integral to children’s health.
The resources compiled here are intended to help all of those at the forefront of caring for children and families in our region, so that we can help them connect to the resources and support they need in these difficult times.
The Hopkins Community Connection program has compiled resources here for general assistance and cannot guarantee the accuracy of external links. If errors are discovered or more resources should be added, please contact [email protected]
Food Resources: Meal Sites and Pantries Statewide
Resource Details
SNAP (Food Stamps)
All Baltimore City Department of Social Services offices are now CLOSED to the public until further notice.
Applications can still be accessed online through myDHR (including for temporary cash assistance and energy assistance).
o City residents who do not have internet access may request that a copy of the paper application be sent to them by mail, email or fax by calling 443-423-6400 or 800-332-6347, Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 5pm
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Maryland Food Bank
Pantry locator
Enter your ZIP code on the Pantry locator to search for Maryland Food Bank partners organizations such as food pantries and soup kitchens in your area.
Maryland Meals Site Search Statewide interactive map of locations offering free meals
IMPORTANT NOTE: Food sites have been activated to protect vulnerable populations, including children and families, and older adults. No identification or personal information will be required at food sites. This is NOT a public benefit that would be considered on the public charge test. Site locations included below.
Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
AACPS is providing free breakfast, lunch and dinner to children age 2 to 18 at school and mobile curbside locations.
PDF of meal sites
Meal site map
AACPS news release website
Caring Cupboard
Assists families with school age children. Caring Cupboard will provide food to families in need and will make arrangements for delivery if necessary. Email: [email protected]
Baltimore City
COVID-19 free food distribution sites Interactive map
Includes sites for youth and older adults
Baltimore City Public Schools
COVID-19 hotline: 443-984-2000
Website for updates: baltimorecityschools.org/health-updates
MTA information regarding buses going to meal sites
The district has developed downloadable learning packets that students may complete while schools are closed due to COVID-19. Packets are available at meal sites as well.
Food Rescue Baltimore Food distribution dates/times updated
through the Facebook page
Baltimore City
PDF of sites for March 23–27
Food distribution is happening at Recreation and Parks locations, select HABC locations (for residents of the community only) and at mobile sites throughout the city
311 Call for food-related resources
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Baltimore County
Baltimore County Public Schools
BCPS will distribute free meals to students. They must be present to pick up breakfast, lunch and dinner (three meals in one bag) in the parking lots of 50 locations on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
List of locations
Map of locations
Baltimore County Government
Food Resource Page
Includes meals for youth and groceries for families
If you have questions or need assistance with food access, call 410-887-2594 or email [email protected].
If you are a senior with food access needs, or if you are contacting us on behalf of a senior with such needs, call 410-887-2954 or email [email protected].
Harford County
Harford County Public Schools
List of meal sites
Children age 18 and under or any HCPS student, regardless of age, will receive a nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner in a single pickup. Children must be onsite to pick up the meals. Families are encouraged to bring bags.
Howard County
Howard County Public School System
List of Grab-N-Go sites
HCPSS will provide free Grab-N-Go meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to anyone age 18 and under or any HCPSS student, regardless of age, during the school closures.
Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., weekdays
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Food Resources: WIC Statewide
To enroll in WIC, families need to submit the following:
Crib card for the newborn or after visit summary which must include the height and weight of the baby
Proof of the address (lease, MVA ID, official household bill statement)
Proof of income (paystub or medical assistance or food stamp card will be accepted)
Anne Arundel County For an appointment, call 410-222-6797 (English) or 410-222-0139 (Espanol).
Baltimore City Baltimore City WIC is teleworking until further notice, and staff are conducting TeleWIC services appointments. Those needing WIC services, or health care providers, can call 410-396-9427 or 410-396-9423 for assistance. Health care providers can give verbal orders for medical products or email a copy of a completed WIC Medical Documentation form to [email protected] or [email protected].
The Johns Hopkins Hospital WIC office says families that need to sign up for WIC should scan or take a picture of their documents and send them to [email protected]. If a family does not have access to email, it may text the documentation to WIC using WIC’s dedicated text line: 410-409-8889. Appointments will be conducted over the phone. To contact:
Leave a message at the Eastern Avenue Clinic (410- 261-0001) or on the main number (410-614-4848).
Spanish-speakers can call Yadira Foley at 443-841-0637.
Referrals for JHH WIC locations can also be made online here.
The above format is being accepted at these locations:
Johns Hopkins WIC
Cherry Hill
Eastern Avenue
Jai Medical @ Park Heights
Park West
Belair Edison
Adventure Dental/Loch Raven
Pratt Street
Mondawmin (Health Families Office Only)
Sarah’s Hope Office
Hampden Family Center
Union Baptist
Baltimore City Judy Center
Benjamin Franklin Center
Gilmore Street
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Baltimore County Baltimore County WIC remains open for now and can be reached at 410-887-6000 (410-887-6007 fax).
Harford County Call the main WIC hotline: 800-242-4942.
Howard County Call WIC at 410-313-7510.
Housing and Utilities Evictions in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County are halted while schools are closed. More information regarding evictions can be found here.
The executive order by Governor Hogan on March 16 prohibits utilities, such as electric, gas, water, sewer, cable, internet and phone, to be cut off or incur late fees.
The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel has energy guides and resources for every county in Maryland. They can be accessed at opc.maryland.gov/.
Resource Details
Water
The City of Baltimore will only accept payments (water, parking, etc.) online and by mail. Late fees will be suspended through at least May 1. Water services will not be cut off because of nonpayment during the state of emergency.
Baltimore City and County will halt water shutoffs for failure to pay. Baltimore City’s Community Action Partnership (CAP) Centers are closed. CAP center staff will continue to report to the centers to field customer phone calls and process applications for energy assistance and the city’s BH2O water discount program.
Baltimore County CAN programs are open. More information can be found through their website
Electricity and Gas
Community members may still apply for energy assistance online at myDHR or call 410-396-6406 for information.
o City residents who do not have internet access may request that the paper application be sent to them by mail, email or fax by calling 443-423-6400 or 800-332-6347, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric) is suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment charges through May 1.
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Internet
Comcast will provide two months of free internet services. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, new Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of service. The following policies will be put in place and will stay in effect for the next 60 days.
Xfinity WiFi Free for Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free — including non-Xfinity -internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
No Disconnects or Late Fees: Customers must let the provider know they can’t pay their bills during this period. Care teams will be available to offer flexible payment options and can help find other solutions.
Internet Essentials Free to New Customers: It’s now easier for low-income families who live in a Comcast service area to sign up for Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. New customers will receive 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to qualified low-income households for $9.95 per month.
Health and Insurance Carriers are required to waive any time restrictions on prescription medication refills and authorize payment to pharmacies for at least a 30-day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date the prescription medication had most recently been filled by a pharmacist. This will allow people to obtain medications in advance of a quarantine.
Resource Details
Maryland Health Connection
Launched a special one-month emergency enrollment period through April 15 for qualified health plans.
Medical assistance redeterminations due in March will be automatically extended to April.
Applications can be completed online or over the phone at 855-642-8572 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sliding Scale Clinics For Baltimore City, they can be found here.
MedStar Union Memorial Pharmacy Offers free delivery within five miles of most of its pharmacy locations. Call 410-554-2557.
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Mental Health Resource Details
Local Thrive Behavioral Health Continues to connect with patients via telehealth
Better Tomorrow Starts Today (BTST) Continues to connect with patients via telehealth
Better Health System of Baltimore
The Network of Care link on its website has an interactive directory of behavioral health services and resources in Maryland. Ask if providers are offering remote teletherapy services.
Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care
The BHIPP phone line (855-632-4477) remains open during normal hours. The team is available to help address the mental health needs of patients as new concerns and disruptions to care and daily life emerge related to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore Crisis Response For crisis management, BCRI (410-433-5175) is still accepting referrals for patients 24 hours per day
Maryland Crisis Response 800-422-0009 takes calls 24/7 for all of Maryland and refers to available mental health providers.
Family Tree 800-243-7337 is a 24-hour parental stress hotline.
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore Helpline Available Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–5pm at 410-435-2600
Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline Available 24/7 at 410-768-5522
National National Crisis Text Line Available 24/7. Need help? Text 741741.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24/7. Need help? Call 800-273-8255 (TALK).
The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under age 25.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline
Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
NAMI Offers a COVID-19 guide with information and resources.
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TALK SPACE
Offers online therapy with licensed clinicians. Participates with some employee assistance programs and behavioral health plans. Current promotion of $100 discount when you sign up with code 1004U. For information about a variety of topics: talkspace.com/blog/.
Stress Families Families are quickly facing new challenges related to the coronavirus, which might be causing a high level of stress for parents and caregivers. Our team of pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center have compiled a list of recommendations and resources to help parents and caregivers talk to kids about COVID-19 and to cope with parenting stress that may be heightened in light of the pandemic response. Here are some key tips:
Parent and Caregiver Stress and Coping
Parents and caregivers are critical to the health of children, and it is imperative they do what they can to take care of themselves as well. As much as possible, eating healthy meals, getting enough rest and making time for exercise can all help.
Managing Family Anxiety and Stress
Stay informed, but avoid overwhelming yourself with news coverage of the virus.
Take coronavirus breaks by unplugging from your phone/TV and engage in a fun indoor or outdoor activity like playing a game or taking a walk.
What to do if you or a loved one is having a difficult time coping with the outbreak? Get outside help or call a crisis hotline.
Physical Fitness and Stress Management Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins Join Planet Fitness at 7 p.m. for a Facebook Live workout!
MyYogaWorks Use promo code ONLINE for free access to over 1,000 yoga,
meditation and fitness videos.
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks All BCRP parks, trails, and outdoor athletic courts are open. Community members are encouraged to use our parks, but not to congregate and to follow public health guidelines.
Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks Free admission during the state of emergency, but people are expected to practice social distancing.
Apps for Stress Management
Calm
Stop, Breathe and Think
Headspace
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Child Care Under Maryland law, a child must be at least 8 years old to be left alone in a house or car. State law also says a child must be at least 13 years old to baby-sit another child. Generally, it is left up to the parent to decide whether a child who is at least 8 is mature enough to be home alone. Any time you leave your child alone, be sure the child knows what to do in case of an emergency. Child Protective Services (CPS) may become involved if a child of any age is left alone and is placed at risk of harm because he or she is unable to manage on his or her own. CPS may also become involved if the child’s babysitter or caretaker is unable to properly care for him or her.
Resource Details
LOCATE: Child Care
Maryland Family Network’s LOCATE: Child Care (877-261-0060) has extended hours to respond to increased call volume during the pandemic. Following the Governor Hogan’s order on March 27, 2020, all childcare programs are closed except those programs established by the state to serve only designated essential personnel. More information Is available here.
Parents should call Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A real time chat feature is available Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or use the self-guided web version of LOCATE: Child Care 24/7, online.
Specialized services for parents of children with special needs, as well as Spanish language LOCATE: Child Care, are also available.
Baltimore Mutual Aid Spreadsheet Individuals offering to help neighbors with errands, child care, pet care and more.
Baltimore Health Professionals Mutual Aid Cooperative
Will connect you with student volunteers who will assist with your essential life needs during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Child care is our current focus, due to the statewide school closures. Given our limited capacity, we are unfortunately limited to inpatient physicians and nurses at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center (ED, MICU, medical IMC and select medicine floors in order of COVID-19 overflow).
Baltimore Neighborhood Quarantine Response Teams
Those of us with healthy immune systems can assist our neighbors. When we are well, we can buy groceries, pick up prescriptions, offer to walk our neighbor’s dogs or do anything else that would make it easier for folks to stay inside. If you are a vulnerable individual and need assistance self-quarantining, see the “vulnerable persons” signup links for your neighborhood to get connected with a neighbor who can help you with activities outside of the home.
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Immigrant Populations Resource Details
Libraries
Enoch Pratt Free Library
All Pratt Library buildings are closed to the public. While the physical buildings are closed, that does NOT mean a shutdown of library services. Use your library card online to access digital services. Anyone who doesn’t have a library card can access the Pratt eCard from home and begin using these services.
Anne Arundel County Public Library Anne Arundel County Public Library buildings are closed. No late fees will be charged. Digital resources are available.
Transportation
Baltimore City The Department of Transportation has suspended ticketing of vehicles for street sweeping parking violations, along with 48-hour parking violations in Baltimore City.
Work/Business/Unemployment Concerns
Empower Work
Offers free and confidential support for critical work moments through connection with trained peer counselors via SMS or live web chat from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST. empowerwork.org/blog/worried-about-coronavirus-work
Information for Maryland Business https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus
.labor.maryland.gov/employment/unemployment.shtml
For Restaurant Workers https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
Small Business owners
The Baltimore Development Corporation is coordinating with city and state agencies and the federal government to identify resources available for businesses. Let us know how you are being affected by taking this business impact survey: bit.ly/2wc7hXG. This information will be kept confidential. We are working to find ways to make the survey accessible to limited-English business owners.
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Other Resources Resource Details
Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA)
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) is working with Baltimore City’s Joint Information Center to ensure that critical information is available in multiple languages. In addition, MIMA has been working closely with the Health Department to centralize translated resources available at the department’s main website. Information will also be uploaded to MIMA’s website.
During the response period to COVID-19, MIMA will provide weekly updates and information related to public services and resources available for communities via the following outlets:
MIMA’s Facebook (ongoing) facebook.com/MIMABaltimore/
MIMA’s GovDelivery list weekly updates — subscribe to our listserv to receive weekly updates in multiple languages. Please email [email protected] to subscribe.
Weekly updates in Spanish. MIMA is partnering with
media social influencer Pedro Palomino and Johns Hopkins Centro Sol to share weekly updates in Spanish. Informe Semanal: COVID-19 Tu Doctor y Tu Municipalidad will air via the Somos Baltimore Latino Facebook page.
Resource Links and numbers
2-1-1 Maryland
A partnership of four agencies working together to provide simple access to health and human services information. 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services. Specialists answer calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Press 0ption 2 for information about the coronavirus and resources.
Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Success (Baltimore City)
Family League of Baltimore
B’More for Healthy Babies COVID-19 resources and program updates
State of Maryland Guide to COVID-19 related updates
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Baltimore County Government
COVID-19 Resource Guide The Baltimore County Department of Health
has created a hotline for residents to call with questions or concerns about COVID-19. The number is 410-887-3816. The hotline is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COVID-19 Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Maryland Department of Health
Baltimore City Health Department
Anne Arundel County Government COVID-19 Resource Guide
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COVID-19: Supporting At-Home Children Resources for Parents
We’re not an insurance company. Health Advocate is not a direct medical care provider, and is not affiliated with any insurance company or third party provider.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for families across the country. As more and more schools close, requiring school-age children to remain at home in an effort to promote self-distancing, parents are looking for ways to maintain their responsibilities while supporting the educational needs and development of those in their care. Many schools have provided distance-learning programs and resources to help students continue their education while at home. Parents are encouraged to check the information provided by local school districts to determine what steps should be taken to stay on top of their children’s education.
For those parents who are looking for extra information, activities, programs, and social-emotional learning (SEL) resources, we have prepared a list of programs and courses available from online sources. Some of these recommendations are paid programs for those parents looking to invest in more long-term support.
• GoNoodle: Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts https://www.gonoodle.com
• 30 Emotional Health Activities: A month-long calendar of daily activities that's free to download and use https://bit.ly/3a1EfZE
• Online Museum Tours: Free virtual trips to famous artworks and artifacts from around the globe https://bit.ly/3b29L9H
• Virtual Field Trips: Free videos and cams of animal habitats, famous locations, and unique areas https://bit.ly/3b4XuS5
• Free Art Lessons: YouTube-based art classes starting on March 16 https://bit.ly/2IQtInY
• TED Talks: Educational discussions organized by topic of interest https://bit.ly/33qPuYV
• Scholastic Learn At Home Program: An activity portal of free daily courses for kids https://bit.ly/2vxRimy
• Mystery Science: Free science lessons for students in kindergarten to 5th grade https://bit.ly/3d0vWiq
• Hippocampus.org: 7,000 free videos across 13 subject areas https://hippocampus.org
• Mindfulness Resources for Teens: Techniques for developing the skills to be present and aware every day https://bit.ly/3b6ibNg
• 15 Mindfulness and Relaxation Apps for Kids with Anxiety: Technological solutions that support addressing and overcoming stress and anxiety https://bit.ly/3a1DSOK
• Emotional ABCs: Social-emotional learning resources and programs https://bit.ly/39TYhFf
Expanded Childcare For Essential Workers Starting today, March 26, childcare programs will only be permitted to serve essential personnel per Governor Hogan’s orders. Spots are available now for 1,200 school-aged children and efforts will continue to ramp up. Specialized services for children with special needs and Spanish language speakers are also available. To register, essential employees should call LOCATE 1-877-261-0060 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. In addition, previously announced serves through the Y of Central Maryland and Chesapeake are available here. There is no cost for these state childcare programs. More details about how to access the program are available here. If you have additional questions, contact Nora Hoban.
Online Educational Resources
Compiled by JHM’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development
With schools being closed and individuals being encouraged to stay in their homes, now is a great time to expand and enhance your education! Please utilize and enjoy this compiled list of
online, free resources for learners and employees of all ages.
Pre K through 5 Resources
Enoch Pratt Free Library Digital Library https://www.prattlibrary.org/elibrary/
Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/
Read, Write, Think http://www.readwritethink.org/
News ELA https://newsela.com/
Open Middle: Math Problems Worth Solving
https://www.openmiddle.com/
Math Drills https://www.math-drills.com/
Math-Aids https://www.math-aids.com/
Circle Time Fun http://circletimefun.com
Breakout EDU https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
TED Ed www.ed.ted.com
Scholastic Learning classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Secondary through Adult Learning Resources
Enoch Pratt Free Library Digital Library https://www.prattlibrary.org/elibrary/
Coursera www.coursera.org
Read, Write, Think http://www.readwritethink.org/
News ELA https://newsela.com/
Open Middle: Math Problems Worth Solving https://www.openmiddle.com/
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/talks
Duolingo: World Language https://www.duolingo.com/
Ereading Worksheets https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Purple Math https://www.purplemath.com/
Math Drills https://www.math-drills.com/
Math-Aids https://www.math-aids.com/
Breakout EDU https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
Workplace Readiness Resources
The Typing Cat https://thetypingcat.com/
GCFGlobal https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/
O*Net https://www.onetonline.org/
Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
CareerOneStop https://www.careeronestop.org/
Did you know that Deaf History Month is
commemorated from March 13th-April 15th?
Deaf History Month recognizes three major events for the Deaf community:
April 15, 1817, which established the American School for the Deaf in
Hartford, Connecticut, the first permanent school for persons who are
deaf in the United States."
April 8, 1864, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter for
Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, the only university in the world
designed to accommodate students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
March 13, 1988, the Deaf President Now protest for Gallaudet University
to be led by a president who is deaf.
(Source: National Association of the Deaf, “Celebrate Deaf History Month: March 13-
April 15, 2012,” https://www.nad.org/2012/03/16/celebrate-deaf-history-month-march-
13-april-15-2012/54/)
Learn more from the following links:
Gallaudet University, “Deaf Historical Resources” -
https://www.gallaudet.edu/museum/deaf-historical-resources
U.S. Census Bureau, “Deaf History Month” -
https://www.census.gov/library/audio/profile-america/profileodd/profile-odd-
15.html
Cyracom Language Services Blog, “Exploring the History of Deaf History
Month” - http://blog.cyracom.com/exploring-the-history-of-deaf-history-
month
Insight into Diversity, “National Deaf History Month” -
https://www.insightintodiversity.com/national-deaf-history-month/
