FRC Updates of Aug 17, 2020 - $1250 to COVID Patients, Parent Support Group, Financial Help & Food Giveaways

FRC Updates: August 17, 2020

Reaching FRC Agencies During COVID-19

The two FRC buildings remain closed but the 23 agencies continue to support our community remotely via phone with many setting up phone or video appointments and a third providing in-person appointments when needed.

For the list of FRC agencies and the best contact info while staff are working remotely, click the most recent chart on right or visit Fremont.gov/FRC.

Alameda County to Pay COVID Patients $1250 To Stay Home

Last week Alameda County Supervisors approved a program to pay a one-time stipend of $1250 to people with a positive COVID test to self-isolate at home. The initiative will help those who don’t have paid sick leave and don’t qualify for unemployment or stimulus money. The program is aimed at essential employees, day laborers, undocumented workers, and those at businesses too small to provide benefits. Individuals must be referred by one of several approved neighborhood clinics.

Ten million dollars has been committed to the program which should help 7,500 people. The County has not yet announced when the program will begin..

Parenting During COVID

Free Weekly Drop-In Virtual Support Group for Parents/Caregivers - STARTS THIS WEEK!

Fremont Youth & Family Services developed a Support Group to address and explore the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted families. These support groups can provide:

Safe & Confidential Space to Share
Stress Relief for Parents & Caregivers
Exploration of Strategies for Limit Setting and Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Identifying Ways to Improve Communication Between Family Members

Groups are offered twice a week starting Monday, August 17. Drop in on Monday mornings from 10-11:30am or Wednesday evenings from 6- 7:30pm. Download the flyer here. Parents and Caregivers can click here to reserve a spot.

Financial Help

Free SparkPoint Financial Services

Thursday, August 20, 6-7pm THIS THURSDAY!

Living in the expensive Bay Area was tough enough before COVID-19, and now it’s even harder, especially if you were laid off. Our Financial Coaches can offer you strategies for paying bills and keeping float, dealing with credit issues as well as check to see if you qualify for benefit programs. Attend our virtual SparkPoint Info Session offered monthly on every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm. Afterward, you can schedule a virtual appointment with one of our Financial Coaches via phone or video. All SparkPoint services are free. For more info, visit SparkPoint Fremont. To register for the Info Session, call Jane at 510.574.2026.

Help Paying Water Bills

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) offers a $25 bimonthly credit to income-qualified customers through their Help on Tap program. If eligible, applicants are approved for a two-year period. If you are already enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or SSI/SSP, you should definitely look into this. Click here for income chart and application. For more details, visit the ACWD website. To request an application by mail or for questions, call ACWD at 510.668.4200.