It is time to stand tall together.

A MESSAGE FOR YOU

To Members of the Vital Village Network,

Your health and well-being matters to us. As the local and global situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) rapidly evolves it is our hope that we can work together collectively to promote the health, safety and wellness of our community, and maintain social connections.

COVID-19 has highlighted our deep social inequities. We invite you to join with us to generate strategies to see us through this time.

The Vital Village team has moved to a fully remote office for an indefinite period.

Please know we are accessible and we remain hard at work.

We aim to continue to share important resources on how to promote wellbeing and social connections while minimizing risk.

Extending our deepest gratitude for your leadership and service,

Renee Boynton-Jarrett and the Vital Village Team

WELLNESS IDEAS BANK

During this time social distancing is recommended as a preventive measure. Lets pool ideas and resources to maintain and build connections with our communities and families.

Do you have ideas or resources for staying connected, practicing self-care, or supporting families and communities? Please share with the Network in our Wellness Ideas Bank !

SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS TO THE WELLNESS BANK

RESOURCES

To maximize child, family, and community well-being, we are committed to highlight and share the strengths and solutions of our resilient community. For more resources, please check out our other communications outlets: Facebook , twitter , and CONtexts .

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates

Children, Caregivers, and Families

Family Preparedness Guides

Talking to Children About Coronavirus

Child Mind Institute: includes video explanation
BPS Kids: includes healthy habits songs and games
National Association of School Psychologists
Center for Disease Control and Prevention

For Maternal and Child Health

Guidance and FAQ’s for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Children by CDC

. For Schools and Childcare

COVID-19 School Closures: Practical Actions to Prepare for Continued Student Learning by Instruction Partners
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs by CDC

For Higher Education

Mental Health and Social Connections

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 by CDC
Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks by American Psychiatric Association
7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety by Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic
Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources by Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Dispelling Myths and Addressing Inequities

When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus by NPR (article and Podcast)
XENOPHOBIA AND COVID-19 by Outbreak Observatory
Resisting the Pandemic of Prejudice, Reclaiming the Power of Relationships by Search Institute
10 Ways to Respond to Fear and Scapegoating During the Coronavirus Epidemic by Search Institute
Low-Income Communities Are Most at Risk from Coronavirus Outbreak by Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Coronavirus – [Workers Rights] Frequently Asked Questions by Legal Aid at Work

Opportunities to Support Our Neighbors

Beyond the Food Pantry: Supporting #RealCollege Students During COVID-19 Crisis by Hope Center

The Vital Village Network team is working remotely at this time. However, our office is not closed and we are still hard at work. Remember, we are only a call or email away.