Family Resources

Live Sessions Starting June 18
Connect with our Family Service Coordinators and gain valuable insight and support for your family throughout the Summer!
All family members WELCOME!

Family Resource LIVE SESSION
COVID-19 Updates and Toolbox

Presented by Irene Rodriguez from Gove Elementary and Keenan Bullard from Canal Point/Rosenwald Elementary

July 9, 2020 from 5:30-6:15 pm All family members WELCOME!

Please join us for a live ZOOM session on July 9, 2020 at the link below. We will discuss important information about COVID-19 and resources provided by Palm Beach County. This session will be informative and there will be a brief survey conducted prior to the end of the session.

Meeting password is BGC.

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Family Resource Guide Parent Handbook

FREE Presentation for Parents on Protecting Youth Online

With youth online now more than ever, it’s important to be aware of the risks the internet poses for youth. Learn risks of popular social media platforms, how to identify risky behavior and victimization, how to respond when an online safety incident occurs with your child, how to teach youth online safety skills, resources, how to report, and more! To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvBHFdgVx_Z7UnLeCR2SQnON0gfAZjkMiESFOckvT0fQzC2A/viewform?usp=sf_link

*Zoom meeting link will be sent via email after registration is completed.

For questions or concerns contact Laura Cusack at lcusack@cilo.org.

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BGCPBC Family Resource Guide

During the COVID-19 crisis, we know Club families may need extra help during these challenging times. At this link you will find information on where to get help from the food program and get help from a number of state sources.

Palm Beach County Food Finder

United Way Launches Food Finder Map. This is an interactive tool using Google Maps to help people easily locate free food and hot meals in Palm Beach County. Zoom in to view locations close to you.

Youth Summit of Palm Beach County- Presented by Planned Parenthood

Free virtual workshop for parents of teens presented by Planned Parenthood. View the event website to register and learn more! The virtual workshop will be held on June 20, 2020 from 2:00-3:30 pm.

Palm Beach County Rental Assistance Program

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS CARES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be a resident of Palm Beach County
• Provide documentation to prove loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Provide documentation to show they have applied or are receiving state or federal unemployment benefits
• Meet gross Area Median Income (AMI) limit not exceeding 140% AMI for the household
• Have a lease and other utilities in their or a household member’s name
• Not have received any other financial assistance for rent and/or utilities for the period payment is requested
• Have less than $5,000 in liquid assets in checking, savings, and cash card balances
• Note – other restrictions may apply. Benefits up to $7,000 ($5,800/up to 3 months rent and $1200/electric, water and gas combined). Assistance will be provided only for past due rents and/or utilities. The due dates must be after March 1, 2020 and before December 30, 2020.

Virtual Support Groups

Alpert Jewish Family Services is offering free support groups to anyone in the community to help during this time. All virtual events are free of charge. Registration is required for access to the Zoom meetings.

Parent Tool Kit

Use this resource to find parenting advice and topics for supporting healthy children.

Mental Health & COVID-19 Digital Toolkit

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention launched a digital toolkit containing resources to help you cope with your mental health and the COVID-19 outbreak. You’ll find advice, guidance, content for social sharing, public messages, and more!

Building a New Routine

You’re not alone if your world has radically shifted because of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. So many of our standard routines have been shaken—everything from our commutes to how we gather with our communities, and even spend time with our children and families. Change, especially the change you didn’t see coming or couldn’t prepare for can feel so scary and overwhelming. And things don’t really feel normal right now. Please check out the following link below to help keep structure and build a new routine for you and your family.

Health Care District

Need to know where to go to get tested for COVID-19? This link gives the latest information on open testing sites and how to schedule an appointment in Palm Beach County. Locations in West Palm Beach, Belle Glade and Jupiter areas.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is here to help!

We’ve been helping families directly by distributing free lunches to all children under 18 and a week’s worth of organic produce and other staples to all Club families. At this link you will find A MINI VERSION of our resource list, including information on where to get help from the food program and a number of state sources.

IRS – Get My Payment

The IRS is in the process of depositing stimulus checks into the bank accounts of millions of US residents who have met the requirements for a payment. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the federal government is preparing to mail the first wave of paper checks. With this online tool you can check on the status of your stimulus check, as well as, input your bank information if you want to change to a direct deposit.

Self-Care Challenge

Prime Time Palm Beach County is offering a Seven-Day Self-Care Challenge is a virtual on-demand offering designed to provide basic practice tools that can help us cultivate awareness, self-care, and resilience, particularly during challenging times.

Live Sessions Starting June 18
Connect with our Family Service Coordinators and gain valuable insight and support for your family throughout the Summer!
All family members WELCOME!

Family Resource LIVE SESSION
COVID-19 Updates and Toolbox

FREE Presentation for Parents on Protecting Youth Online

BGCPBC Family Resource Guide

Palm Beach County Food Finder

Youth Summit of Palm Beach County- Presented by Planned Parenthood

Palm Beach County Rental Assistance Program

Virtual Support Groups

Parent Tool Kit

Mental Health & COVID-19 Digital Toolkit

Building a New Routine

Health Care District

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is here to help!

IRS – Get My Payment

Self-Care Challenge

Healthcare District of Palm Beach County

Coronavirus Videos by Child Mind Institute

Cleaning and Disinfection for Households

Tips and Resources for Parents to Support Learning at Home

Taking Care of YOU

Tech Support Guides

Live Sessions Starting June 18 Connect with our Family Service Coordinators and gain valuable insight and support for your family throughout the Summer! All family members WELCOME!

Family Resource LIVE SESSION COVID-19 Updates and Toolbox

FREE Presentation for Parents on Protecting Youth Online

Live Sessions Starting June 18
Connect with our Family Service Coordinators and gain valuable insight and support for your family throughout the Summer!
All family members WELCOME!

Family Resource LIVE SESSION
COVID-19 Updates and Toolbox