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The COVID-19 event continues to affect families worldwide. Strengthening families and communities has never been more important than it is right now. PEI is here to help.
Our program specialists have been compiling family and caregiver resources alongside public health information for you. We will be sending this message out weekly to our PEI Community of providers, stakeholders and advocates until the COVID-19 event lessens. To review previously released resources visit our website.
Governor Abbott Announces Additional Phase 2 Openings
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state's plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can begin operations with limited occupancy or regulations to protect the health and safety of Texans.
Guidance for Home Health Service Providers
As part of the ongoing Governor's Campaign to Opening the State of Texas, The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has developed guidance for home health service providers, including what information to gather from clients before making a home visit. This guidance is intended for healthcare workers and others who make home visits or provide health-related services in a home or community setting, but may be useful for others considering a return to in-person services.
The PEI "Real Talk" section is LIVE on our parenting help site HelpandHope.org! We are always on the lookout for new questions to cover for Real Talk; send your suggestions to peinews@dfps.state.tx.us. We appreciate your assistance in supporting parents and caregivers with real answers!
Webinar: Observing, Listening & Understanding in a Virtual Environment
Explore what it means to observe, listen, and understand families in a virtual service delivery environment. Examples include telephone and interactive video conference (IVC) delivery mechanisms. Begins June 3, at 2 p.m. Register now.
Five for Families: A Quicklist for all Texans
There are a lot of resources out there and searching for what you need can be overwhelming. PEI recommends you bookmark the following five sites for quick reference and share this list with your community members:
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2-1-1: No matter where you live in Texas, 2-1-1, can help to find food, housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, in your area. Visit 2-1-1 Texas.
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Mental Health Hotline: The new Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call toll-free at 833-986-1919.
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Texas Youth Helpline: Now open to youth, teens, parents or caregivers, this resource is available via talk, text or chat. Visit the Texas Youth Helpline website or call 800-989-6884.
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Help and Hope: Parenting is hard, but worth it. Help and Hope offers practical, actionable advice and tips to help parents with everyday problems, plus information about parenting during the pandemic. Visit Help and Hope online or follow them on Facebook.
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DSHS COVID Information Hub - The Texas Department of State Health Services has comprehensive information and resources on their website about the coronavirus pandemic. Visit them online at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.
Walk on the Wild Side: How to reap the benefits of the outdoors
Get inspired and informed with this webinar featuring the dynamic Rodney Franklin, Texas State Parks Division Director at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Franklin will share his love of the outdoors and strategies families to enjoy the amazing health benefits of being outside.
Resources on Supporting Children and Families During COVID-19
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center has compiled a list of resources on talking to children and families about Coronavirus Disease. The site has guidance, toolkits and handouts, as well as resources in additional languages.
Texas PBS At-Home Learning
TX PBS stations have provided a 12-hour TV schedule daily for At-Home Learning. Learn more at TEA & Texas PBS At-Home Learning.
June is Zoo and Aquarium Month.
Many zoos and aquariums around the world offer virtual exhibits for the whole family to explore:
- California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium features a number of live webcams that show everything from adorable sea otters swimming and frolicking to leopard sharks drifting through their kelp forest habitats.
- Visit the Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam
- The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden hosts a “Home Safari” on its Facebook Live Feed featuring a different animal as the star, such as one of its resident Komodo dragons, manatees, aardvarks, and hippos.
Nine Ways to Help Kids through the Pandemic
Today.com published an article featuring nine things children need from their caregivers to manage their mental and emotional health during the coronavirus epidemic.
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