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Family Resources During Coronavirus Closure
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Family Resources During Coronavirus Closure
Suportes de recursos para famílias durante o fechamento devido ao Corona vírus
Recursos de apoyos para las familias durante el cierre por el Coronavirus
Framingham Public Schools
Family Resources Guide During Coronavirus Closure
While schools are closed, families may find they need assistance from community agencies. Below please find a range of local Framingham Supports.
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FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Beginning March 18th, the FPS Department of Food Services will prepare grab and go breakfasts and lunches for students. Families will be able to drive up to the schools (noted below) where they will be met by a member of the Food Service team. Walk-ups are welcome. Each school-age child that is present will receive one lunch for that day and one breakfast for the next morning, per visit. Monday through Friday 10 AM - 1 PM. Contact: 508-626-9109 Pick-up Locations:
Food distribution Flyer English Food distribution Flyer Spanish Food distribution Flyer Portuguese DANIEL’S TABLE Beginning on Tuesday, March 17th, Daniel’s Table will be open and distributing food to anyone in need. Tuesdays and Fridays 1 PM - 3 PM, Wednesday 5 PM - 7 PM. Pick-up location 10 Pearl Street, Framingham. Contact 508-405-0769. PROJECT BREAD If you are in need of food security, contact Project Bread at 1-800-645-8333. UNITED WAY OF TRI-COUNTY - PEARL STREET CUPBOARD & CAFE AT PARK United Way will be open to anyone in need. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 AM - 1 PM (M, W, F), 5:30 PM- 7 PM (W). Pick-up location 46 Park Street, Framingham. Contact 508-370-4921 and 774-200-3556. A PLACE TO TURN Open to All MetroWest Residents. Food pick up is available Tuesday and Thursdays only from 9:30-12:30. They require some form of ID, and/or a bill. Pick-up location 99 Hartford Street, Natick MA. Contact 508-655-8868 For additional information on food resources visit the City of Framingham Food and Donation Information webpage. The city recognizes that some residents are in an emergency situation and cannot reach those resources. Framingham has developed an additional resource for those people and set up a phone number - (508) 532-5479 - for residents experiencing an extreme food emergency. ** For families who will have difficulty accessing the food distribution sites, please add student’s information to the Google Doc managed by Jacob Hanson (jhanson@framingham.k12.ma.us). Please include the student’s name, address, phone number and whether translation services are needed, total number of people in home, school, and person making the referral. |
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Housing, Aid and related family supports |
Email Jacob Hanson at jhanson@framingham.k12.ma.us for support, if needed |
Emergency Childcare |
MetroWest YMCA: Is offering care to essential workers, if they are in need. Visit this website for more information or call (508) 626-8271. |
Coronavirus Questions or Concerns |
The City of Framingham’s Emergency Operations Center is open to answer questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including information about food resources, testing sites, and ways to slow the spread of the virus. The center will be open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To connect to the Emergency Operations Center, please call: (508) 532-5800. The statewide 2-1-1 helpline is for residents to get up to date information on COVID-19 prevention, testing, and referrals to local assistance. Callers dialing 2-1-1 will hear an automated menu of options. Callers press 2-6 for coronavirus or visit www.mass211.org. Framingham Board of Health: (508)-532-5470 MA Department of Public Health, Epidemiology: (617) 983-6800
What if you are sick CDC fact sheet: English and Spanish HealthyChildren.org – Coronavirus Resource for Children and Families |
Mental Health Support |
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Wayside Youth & Family Support Network for more information. Crisis Support
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Children look to adults for guidance in stressful times. How we manage our own fears and worries when children are present can influence their mindset and responses. To the greatest extent possible, when we as adults project calm and confidence in front of children, it helps to reduce their anxieties. Many children find it calming to know that there are behaviors within their control to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Remember to keep explanations age appropriate
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Resources to Support Children’s Social Emotional and Mental Health |
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Preventative Measures: Social Distancing |
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Preventative Measures: CDC Recommendations to Protect Yourself and Your Family |
You can practice healthy habits at home to help protect against the spread of COVID-19:
For more information visit the CDC website: English and Spanish |