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Last updated August 1, 2020

 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Schools

COVID-19 K-12 Resource Homepage > Families
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The Georgia Department of Education is working to ensure families have what they need as the COVID-19 outbreak continues, from resources to help students learn at home to help accessing programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

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combating FOOD INSECURITY
Many school districts are serving meals for students using bus routes or at approved sites within the community. For more information about options near you, visit your local school district’s website or social media accounts.​ For more information, visit the School Meals section.

Other Resources
  • Food Finder (find food pantries/banks near you)
  • Food Finders Food Bank
addressing mental health needs
  • My GCAL app (Available for Apple and Android) and Crisis Text Line
  • Mental Health America of Georgia  
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
  • Talking to Children about COVID-19 (National Association of School Psychologists)
  • ​COVID-19 Emotional Support Resources 
  • Webinars and resources by Dr. David J. Schonfeld, Director of The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement. 
ACCESSing STATE ASSISTANCE
In efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and assist families, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) requests that families with school-age children be allowed and encouraged to use district-issued student devices to access SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) applications and information remotely.

  • Gateway: https://gateway.ga.gov  (Customers may apply for Food Stamp and Medicaid Benefits online via the Georgia Gateway portal)
  • DFCS Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services (Customers are able to view program guidelines and download an application for benefits)
  • EBT: https://www.connectebt.com/gaebtclient/ (Customers can access information regarding Electronic Benefit Transfer [EBT] accounts)

To limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public, the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) encourages families to access self-service options online during this period.

Those without internet access can contact the DFCS Customer Contact Center at 877-423-4746 for additional information or to request a paper application. Once completed, applications and any required verification can be mailed back to your local county DFCS office.  County office locations are available online at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.
Learning Resources
GaDOE has many resources available to support learning at home during school closures, including daily instructional television broadcasts in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting.
  • Click here if you need help with Internet or devices in your home.
  • Click here for learning resources​

Georgia Home Classroom


Stopping the Spread of COVID-19

Do you have COVID-19 symptoms?
  • COVID-19 Self-Check website (CDC) and Coronavirus Checker (Emory)
  • Georgia's COVID-19 Hotline (844) 442-2681
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​COVID-19 Emotional Support Resources

Resources
  • Crisis Contacts - A list of organizations uniquely qualified to help in times of distress. 
  • ​​Wide Open School (open educational resources, games, videos, and activities for families and educators)
  • Digital Learning Resources provided by the Georgia Department of Education​
  • Public WiFi locations (interactive map)
  • COVID-19 Self-Check website (CDC)
  • At-home learning activities to do with your child (DECAL)
  • Words2Reading family activities to support literacy​
  • Food Finder (find food pantries/banks near you)
  • Georgia Public Libraries
  • ​Get Georgia Reading (literacy resources)
  • Coronavirus Resources for Kids & Families (GPB)
  • Cox Campus Online Preschool (Atlanta Speech School)
  • Webinars and resources by Dr. David J. Schonfeld, Director of The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement. 
CDC Guidance
  • Use of Face Cloth Coverings
  • Disinfecting your home if someone is sick
  • Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out
  • COVID Fact Sheet in Several Languages

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Georgia Department of Education's COVID-19 Resources, Supports, and Guidance
​The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is working closely with the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Department of Public Health (GaDPH), and other agencies to ensure local school districts, parents, and students have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). > Learn More 
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An initiative of the Georgia Department of Education.
Richard Woods, State School Superintendent

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