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April Hoosier Veteran Newsletter

Indiana Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 04/03/2020 08:42 AM EDT

COVID-19 Information

Protect Yourself and Others

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap
and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more information, click here.

Resources for Parents

Frequently Asked Questions

Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana staff at 1-800-299-1627 and a referral specialist can support them in their search
Every community has a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) who can connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals for support. To find your local CCR&R you can call 1-800-299-1627 or go to Care Finders.
When locating care it is important to ensure that families are choosing licensed and regulated care for their children. To check if the environment is licensed or regulated you can go to childcarefinder.in.gov or call 1-800-299-1627.
FSSA Child Care Guidance (updated 3/20/2020)
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Programs (updated 3/22/2020)
Indiana Department of Insurance Update on Liability Insurance (updated 3/14/2020)

Visit coronavirus.in.gov for more information.

April 3, 2020

Military Family Relief Fund COVID-19 Special Application

If you are experiencing a financial hardship as a reasonable and logical consequence of COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. Click here to read more about eligibility requirements and to see the application. If you have additional questions, visit in.gov/dva or call (317) 232-3910.

We're #INthistogether

Social distancing is the most important, effective tool we have to defeat COVID-19—and a growing coalition of Indiana-based partners is committed to equipping everyone in our state with the knowledge and the resources to stay connected and motivated. Here’s how you can join the fight, play your part and keep us working together: #INthistogether.

Restaurant employee relief

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. Go to rerf.us to apply.

Veteran support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

To get answers to questions you have about coronavirus and how VA is responding, visit our Coronavirus FAQs page or read VA's public health response.

If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call your VA medical center before going to a clinic, urgent care center, or emergency room. Calling first helps us protect you, medical staff, and other patients.

For the latest information about coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Hiring NOW

Find a new career and discover who is hiring right now, even during the coronavirus crisis. Click here for more information. Is your business hiring as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, or are you looking for a new role? Check out #CoronaVirusHiring or #NowHiring — or add those hashtags to your social media posts.

MOVE! Weight Management

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE! campaign to help veterans manage their weight is now offered at Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 W. 10th St. Indianapolis. Please call 317.974.4000 for more information.

Hotel Tango delivers cleaner hands, spirited hearts

Hoosier Veteran-Owned Business shines

Indianapolis - The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will feature veteran-owned businesses that are making an impact in communities across Indiana.

Hotel Tango is owned by Travis and Hillary Barnes. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Travis Barnes began his business along with wife Hillary, making fine spirits in downtown Indianapolis. Forced to close and offer carry-out only since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the pair have reinvigorated their business by making hand sanitizer and offering their product to the community.

In a time when hand sanitizer is in high demand and difficult to come by, Hotel Tango has stepped up to serve their community in a way like never before. To learn more about Travis and Hillary, click here.

We want to hear from you! If you are or know of a veteran-owned business making a difference, let us know by commenting below or e-mailing us at outreach@dva.in.gov.

We're Moving!

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs will re-locate their offices to 777 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis beginning Spring 2020. Our newly renovated original home is a larger location that will offer the same benefit services with enhanced capabilities and access to better serve our Hoosier veteran community. Located across the street from the Capehart Federal Building and within a one mile walk of the Indiana Government Center, the new location will feature State Approving Agency offices, Regional office representatives, medical and health care representatives and private organizations like the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Stay up-to-date at in.gov/dva.

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