COVID-19 Resources

FOCUS is here to help families feel strong and supported. Our team has pulled together the following list of resources for you.

From FOCUS

Video Webinar

Leading the Way Parenting in the Face of the Unexpected and Unknown: Responding to COVID-19 

General Resources

Coronavirus Resource Page (World Health Organization)

World Health Organization ‘Coronatracker’ (World Health Organization)

COVID-19 Resources (American Society for Microbiology)

STAND Together During Covid-19

Military Specific

Health.mil: Coronavirus resource page

Military OneSource: Coronavirus resource page

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - THE FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE AND SUPPLEMENTS:

• Guidance for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (7pgs)
• Supplemental (2 pages)
• Supplement 2 (2pgs)
• Supplement 3 (4pgs)

FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

TRAVEL BAN INFORMATION:

• "Secretary of Defense issues travel bans for military families: What you need to know" (DailyMom: Military) 
• "DoD bans all domestic travel for personnel and families amid coronavirus crisis" (MilitaryTimes)

For Parents

COVID-19 Activity Book (Johns Hopkins Children's Center)

“How to talk to kids about tough topics” (PennState thrive)

“How to talk to kids about difficult subjects” (Common Sense Media)

Parent/Caregiver guide to helping families cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

Mind Heart (Book)

Let’s meet this moment together - free resources from Calm 

Trauma specific

“Nine tips for talking to kids about trauma” (Greater Good Magazine (Berkley))

Tips for talking to children and youth after a traumatic event: A guide for parents and educators” (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA))

We may update this list periodically.