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COVID-19 Resources 

Please note that inclusion in this list does not indicate an endorsement from APSAC.

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  • Resources for Parents and Children
    Child Wellness Institute of New Jersey (Note: “Wellness Wednesdays” on Facebook Live include yoga, mindfulness, and self-regulation activities designed for children) Coronavirus Tips & Resources for Parents, Children and Others from Prevent Child Abuse America COVID-19 Parenting Resources from the United Hospital Fund COVID-19 Special Needs Resources: Information for Families With a Child With an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability During the COVID-19 Pandemic Family and Caregiver Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Family Stress Relief During the Corona Virus Outbreak The FBI Warning about Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation during the COVID-19 Pandemic Free Internet for Low-Income Families from Comcast Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus Love in the Time of Coronavirus: A HOPE-Informed Guide for Parents Monitoring Children's Online Activity from the New York Foundling Online Educational Resources for Families from the New York Foundling Parental Controls for Game Systems from the New York Foundling Parental Controls for Social Media from the New York Foundling Positive Parenting in COVID-19 Isolation National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Statement on COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Children to Prevent Abuse During the COVID-19 Outbreak from Johns Hopkins Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic from ChildTrends Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic from ChildTrends Shared Parenting in the Time of COVID-19, Parent Resource Vaccines for Children and Adolescents: Lessons and Activities ​ Dr. Machelle Madsen Thompson's Series on Resilience During the Pandemic Resilience for Children & Families: Coronavirus: Safety ABCs Resilience for Children & Families: Protective Factors During COVID-19 Resilience for Children & Families: Overcoming Fear During COVID-19 Resilience for Children & Families: Supportive Beliefs During COVID-19 Resilience for Children and Families: Music for Healing During COVID-19 Resilience for Children and Families: Problem Solving During COVID-19 Resilience for Children and Families: Exercise is Medicine During COVID-19 Resilience for Children and Families: Tough Feelings During COVID-19
  • Resources for Child Welfare Professionals
    ACF Children's Burearu COVID-19 Resources Child Welfare League of America Resource Page Child Welfare Worker Safety in the Time of COVID: Recommendations for In-Person Interactions with Families (Resources from June 11 Webinar) Child Welfare Worker Safety in the Time of COVID: Recommendations for In-Person Interactions with Families (Presentation Slides from June 11 Webinar) COVID-19 Letter to Child Welfare Leaders Coronavirus: What Child Welfare Systems Need to Think About Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri 2020 Memorial Lecture: Child Welfare and the COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance to Child Welfare Legal and Judicial Leaders on Statutorily Required Judicial Proceedings How COVID-19 Is Placing Vulnerable Children at Risk and Why We Need a Different Approach to Child Welfare Letter from Jerry Milner to Child Welfare Leaders on Obtaining PPE New Jersey Department of Children and Families Interim Guidance for DCF Area Response Teams on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment NY OCFS Guidance to CPS Professionals Tech Options for Child Welfare Communications (Note: Please review privacy policies before sharing sensitive data)
  • Resources for CACs
    Conducting and Defending a Pandemic-Era Forensic Interview COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns from the National Children's Alliance COVID-19 Resources for CACs, Partners, and Caregivers Emergency Tele-Forensic Interview Guidelines from the National Children’s Alliance Medical Masks for COVID Safety from the National Children's Alliance National Children's Alliance Recorded Webinar - COVID-19 and CACs
  • Resources Law Enforcement
    CDC Coronavirus Guidance to Law Enforcement
  • Resources for Home Visitors
    New York City's Guidance for Home and Community Health Care Workers
  • Resources for Tele-Mental Health Providers
    APA Telepsychology Guidelines APA Telepsychology Best Practice 101 Series Free Telehealth Software from Doxy HIPAA Compliant Telemedicine Software from Capterra Medical University of South Carolina Crash Course on Distance Mental Health (English and Spanish Available) Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Telehealth Resources from the National Association of Social Workers ​
  • Resources for Policymakers
    Resources for Early Childhood Policymakers on Preventing and Preparing for Novel Coronavirus
  • Special Issues of the APSAC Alert on the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Online Safety for Children During the COVID-19 Crisis Practical Steps to Prevent Child Neglect During the COVID-19 Crisis Telepsychology Services in Child Maltreatment Cases The Experiences of Foster Youth During COVID-19 Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic What Will We Learn From NCANDS About Child Maltreatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
  • Tools for Advocacy During the Pandemic
    Economic Burden of Known Cases of Child Maltreatment From 2018 in Each State
  • General Resources for Professionals
    A Guide for Understanding and Coping with Compassion Fatigue AVA COVID-19 Resources How to Work From Home, if You've Never Done it Before The Coronavirus Could Cause a Child Abuse Epidemic Meeting Families' Needs During COVID-19 Shut Down: Tips and Resources for Volunteers and Professionals (adapt resources to your community). Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak Pandemic Poses Key Challenges for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Protecting Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening Your Workplace Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic: 25 Tips for MDTs from Zero Abuse Project Resources for COVID-19 Response from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center Resources for Providers and Caregivers to Address COVID-19 Shared Parenting in the Time of COVID-19, Practitioner Resource Summary of the CARES Act Provisions from the National Child Abuse Coalition
  • Research on COVID-19 and Child Maltreatment/Child Welfare
    Emergency Visits and Hospitalizations for Child Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences With COVID-19 Stressors and Parents’ Use of Neglectful, Harsh, and Positive Parenting Practices in the Northeastern United States Child Abuse Surges in Times of Crisis – The Pandemic May Be Different COVID-19 and Child Welfare: Using Data to Understand Trends in Maltreatment and Response Higher Levels of Harsh Parenting During the COVID-19 Lockdown in the Netherlands Hospital Admissions for Abusive Head Trauma at Children’s Hospitals During COVID-19 The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Protection System Referrals and Responses in Colorado, USA Pandemic Posed Challenges, but also Created Opportunities for Agencies to Enhance Future Operations The Perfect Storm: Hidden Risk of Child Maltreatment During the Covid-19 Pandemic Violence against children during COVID-19: Assessing and understanding change in use of helplines
  • General Resources
    A Guide to Home-Proofing for Flu, Coronavirus, and Other Illnesses Common Stress Reactions COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Advice from an Expert COVID-19 Racial Equity & Social Justice Resource List COVID-19 Implicit Bias Toolkit Stay Home, Save Lives Free Resources from Calm, the Popular Meditation App Help Wanted: An Online Course to Provide Help to Individuals Who are Attracted to Younger Children Observing Child Abuse Prevention Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for People Concerned About Their Own Sexual Thoughts and Behavior During the COVID-19 Outbreak from Johns Hopkins Virtual AA Meetings Safer Sex and COVID-19 from the NYC Department of Health Self Care Inventory Why Outbreaks Like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially, and how to "Flatten the Curve" (multiple language translations available) WHO's Coping With Stress During the 2019-n CoV Outbreak
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APSAC, The Rape Foundation, and UCLA Health, with the support of many organizations, have created a new video to raise awareness about
"Child Maltreatment during the Pandemic"
with Jennifer Garner & Pastor Darrell Armstrong

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