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 Expanded Testing In Underserved Communities
On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is coordinating with local officials, public health officials, and emergency management offices in cities across the state to identify and rapidly expand COVID-19 testing in underserved and minority communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the virus. As these sites continue to come online across the state, Texans can visit covidtest.tdem.texas.gov to find a location nearest to them.
CDC Downloadable Toolkit
The Centers for Disease Control has developed a variety of free-to-download printable materials to support COVID-19 messaging in your communities.
The PEI "Real Talk" section is LIVE on our parenting help site HelpandHope.org! We need input from fathers and father figures about parenting during the pandemic from a father’s perspective. Send your advice or suggestions to peinews@dfps.state.tx.us. We appreciate your assistance in supporting parents and caregivers with real answers!
Summer is here: If your organization is considering summer group activities, visit the Center for Disease Control's guidance on youth and summer camp safety to get started the safe way. Suggestions for Youth and Summer Camps
Five for Fathers
Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st (FYI, you're probably getting a handmade gift or a new belt). On behalf of everyone at PEI to every father and father figure, thank you for making a difference in the lives of children. In honor of you, we're offering five online resources that can help you take care of yourself, collaborate with your kids and maximize that dad-power! Bookmark the following five sites for quick reference:
Remember when running to the store didn't involve a hand sanitizers and face masks? Coronavirus has changed the way we work, live and play. The CDC offers some basic structured guidance on how to run errands safely and with a focus on prevention. Check out their series on coping and coronavirus today.
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19
A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization
Still trying to figure out summer plans with your kids? Red Tricycle has compiled a list of 29 Free (or super cheap) national summer programs for kids, including the two camps below!
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Camp Caribu, a free summer reading program with 100 days of activities, features books and themed reading categories. The first theme will be “Courageous Conversations: Anti-Racism,” and they’ll be adding additional books about anti-racism throughout the summer.
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Camp Tinkergarten is from the popular hands-on outdoor learning program for kids that is now a free, eight-week summer course you can do at home.
Parent.com has a list of 37 summer learning resources for kids of all ages. The list includes both virtual and in-person activities that the whole family can participate in. Learn a new language together, learn how to bowl, fish, hike or camp. The possibilities are endless!
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