Resources for Texas Families
Families across Texas are having to cope with extended school closures, uncertain economic futures, and hundreds of other challenges in the wake of COVID-19. In response to this crisis many nonprofits, service providers, and advocacy organizations are working together to support families in this extremely vulnerable time. Below is our growing collection of coronavirus information and resources for families.
General COVID-19
Statewide Resources
Texas Health & Human Services – Texas COVID-19 Data (updated daily)
Texas Law Help – COVID-19 Resources for Texans (Non-Legal)
Depelchin Children’s Center – COVID-19 Resources
Childcare Aware of America – Texas Resources
Texas Health & Human Services – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for People Receiving Services
Texas Health & Human Services – Sesión informativa de Medicaid CHIP sobre COVID-19
Plus – Coronavirus and Paid Leave
NACO – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) County Response Efforts & Priorities.
AEI – COVID-19 Action Tracker
Workforce Solutions Panhandle – COVID-19 resources for customers, employers, CCPs, and jobs
Amarillo Economic Development – COVID-19 business resources
East Texas
More resources coming soon!
West Texas
North Texas
MyArlingtonTX – Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Begins in Arlington Now Available
North Texas Commision – COVID-19 Resources
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas – Mental Health Resources during COVID-19
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas – COVID-19 Recursos español
Fort Worth Housing Solutions – Local Resources during COVID-19
The Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Health Alliance – COVID-19 Resources
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley – COVID-19 Resources
Texas Public Radio – RGV Cases Update
Central Texas
Communities in Schools – COVID-19 Resources
Community Council of Southern Central Texas, Inc. – COVID-19 Relief Program
South-Central Texas
San Antonio Community Resource Directory
Gulf Coast
Ready Harris – Harris County COVID-19 Testing Options
Collaborative for Children – Find Childcare
Ready Harris – 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) Hub
Greater Houston Partnership – Houston COVID-19 Resources
Community Design Resource Center, University of Houston – Houston Resource Book
Healthcare & Health Access
Statewide Resources
Texas Health and Human Services – COVID-19 Self Checker
CDC – Getting a Flu Vaccine during the Pandemic
CDC – Preguntas frecuentes sobre la influenza: temporada 2020-2021
CDC – Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
CDC – Similitudes y diferencias entre la influenza y el COVID-19
Protecting Immigrant Families – You have rights: Protect your Health
Texas Health & Human Services: Mental Health Hotline – (833) 986-1919
Texas Health & Human Services – COVID-19: Mental Health and Substance Use
Texas Health & Human Services – COVID-19: Aging
Texas Health & Human Services – COVID-19: Disability
ReadyRosie “Healthy at Home” – A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 (English)
ReadyRosie “Sano en Casa” – Un conjunto de herramientas para apoyar a las familias afectadas por el COVID-19 (Spanish)
Every Texan – I just lost my job. How do I get health insurance?
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases – COVID-19 and Routine Vaccinations: What Parents Need to Know
Panhandle
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Texas – Mental Health Resources
East Texas
North East Texas Public Health District- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
North Texas
North Texas Area Community Health Centers – COVID-19 Resources from North Texas Area Community Health Centers
West Texas
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The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
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South-Central Texas
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Gulf Coast
Legacy Community Health – Is it Safe to Immunize my Baby During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Nutrition & Food Access
Statewide Resources
Texas Education Agency – School Meal Finder
Texas Education Agency – Meals for Students When They are Needed Most
Feeding America – Find Your Local Food Bank
Texas Restaurant Association – Comfort Food Care Packages: Participating Restaurants
More resources coming soon!
East Texas
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North Texas
West Texas
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The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
South-Central Texas
San Antonio Food Bank – COVID-19 Response: Get Food
Gulf Coast
Houston Food Bank – Covid-19 Resources
Education & Virtual Learning
Statewide Resources
Texas Education Agency – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Guidance
NASA – NASA Kids Club
Amazing Educational Resources – Education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closures
Scholastic – Scholastic Learning At Home Resources
Story Online – Free children’s literacy resource featuring the world’s best storytellers reading books aloud
Audible – Storybooks for children
Youtube – Wild, Free and Crafty: Free Art Lessons for Kids and Adults
Youtube – Cosmic Kids Yoga
National Center for Families Learning – 30 Days of Families Learning Together (English)
National Center for Families Learning – 30 Days of Families Learning Together (Spanish)
CLI Engage – Family Resources for COVID-19
Story Pirates – The Story Pirates Podcast
Teaching Mama – 15 Hands-On Math Activities for Preschoolers
Agency & Young Children Research Collective – Balancing Online/Remote and In-Person Learning for Young Children – English
Agency & Young Children Research Collective – Balancing Online/Remote and In-Person Learning for Young Children – Spanish
Khan Academy – Daily Sample Schedules for Prek-12
We Are Teachers – 18 best podcasts for elementary, middle, and high school kids
KSAT – 20 websites to keep kids busy (and smart!)
NPR – Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
More resources coming soon!
East Texas
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North Texas
Arlington Public Libraries – Daily virtual story times
Fort Worth Library For Kids – Read and Listen Titles
Dallas Public Library allowing residents to take internet home with hotspot lending
The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
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South-Central Texas
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Gulf Coast
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Child Safety & Online Security
Statewide Resources
Child Trends – Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic
FBI – Human Traffickers continue to use popular online platforms to recruit victims
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – How I Work to Keep Kids Safe Online
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Cyber Tipline
Love 146 – Online Safety
TEDx Talks – Violence — a family tradition | Robbyn Peters Bennett | TEDxBellingham
Texas Law Help – Family Law Issues During COVID-19
TexProtects – Recognize and Report Child Maltreatment During COVID-19
Panhandle
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East Texas
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North Texas
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West Texas
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The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
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South-Central Texas
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Gulf Coast
Harris County Protective Services for Adults and Children – Kinder Emergency Shelter
Parenting & Family Well-Being
Statewide Resources
NASP – Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Prevent Child Abuse America – Coronavirus Tips & Resources for Parents, Children & Others
Healthy at Home – A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19
Healthy Children – Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
ChildCare Aware of America – Coronavirus FAQ for Child care providers & families
Child Mind Institute – Supporting Families During COVID-19
Child Trends – Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sanctuary for Families – Safety Planning During COVID-19; Tips From Survivors For Survivors
Paper Pinecone – 101 Activities to do at home with preschoolers and toddlers
Child Mind Institute – Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
The New York Times – Handling Your Kid’s Disappointment When Everything Is Canceled
The New York Times – 4 Ways to Help Your Anxious Kid
Child Mind Institute – Cómo apoyar a los niños durante la crisis del coronavirus”
Depelchin Children’s Center – Fathering in 15
4th Trimester Project – Coronavirus, COVID-19 for New Moms
Child Mind Institute – Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Child Mind Institute – Autism and the Coronavirus: Resources for Families
Child Mind Institute – Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Entertainment Calendar – Kids Out and About: 250+ Creative Ways to Keep Your Family Sane During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Brain Architects Podcast – The Brain Architects Podcast: COVID-19 Special Edition: A Different World
Early Childhood Development Action Network – Early Childhood Focused Covid-19 Resources
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services – COVID-19: Help For Parents to Weather the Coronavirus Crisis
National Parent Helpline – State Resources
Child Mind Institute – ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a los niños con las transiciones?
Child Mind Institute – El autocuidado en los tiempos del coronavirus
Sesame Street – Caring For Each Other
Central Texas
Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin- COVID-19 Updates
Panhandle
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North Texas
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East Texas
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West Texas
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South Central Texas
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Rio Grande Valley
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Gulf Coast
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Housing & Employment Support
Statewide Resources
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs – Texas Covid-19 Housing Resources and Information
Center of Budget & Policy Priorities – Tracking the COVID-19 Recession’s Effects on Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships
Texas Workforce Commision – COVID-19 Resources Employers
Texas Workforce Commision – COVID-19 Resources Job Seekers
Texas Apartment Association – Renter Resources
How to file for unemployment in Texas if your job is affected by coronavirus
Southern Smoke Foundation – Emergency Relief Fund
The Muse – Laid Off Due to Coronavirus? Here’s What You Can Do Now
Panhandle Community Services – Utility Assistance
East Texas
UT Health – Getting East Texas Safely Back to Work
UT Health – COVID-19 Academic Medical Resources
East Texas Workforce – COVID-19 Resources
North Texas
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West Texas
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The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
AustinTexas.gov – RENT (Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants)
AustinTexas.gov – Austin Public Health Homeless Assistance
Workforce Solutions, Capitol Area – COVID-19 Resources for Workers
South-Central Texas
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Gulf Coast
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Free Virtual Tours & Experiences
The Kennedy Center: “Lunchtime Doodles with Mo Willems” (author of Knuffle Bunny, Elephant and Piggy, and the Pidgeon books)- LIVE on YouTube at 11:00 am Central time
SAG-AFTRA Foundation: “Storyline Online”
From No Small Matter: “Quarantined with Rachel”
Cincinnati Zoo: “Home Safari”– LIVE on YouTube at 2:00 pm Central time
Free Fun in Austin: “Virtual Field Trips You Can Take with Your Kids: Museum Edition”
Common Sense Media: Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home
Children’s Museum Houston: Virtual Learning: Today’s Broadcast
UNICEF USA: Keep Students Active with a Lifesaving Purpose
UNICEF USA: Houston Community: UNICEF USA Inaugurates Annual HYOUston DiverCITY Fest
EarthDay.org: ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY TIMELINE
Immigration/New American Children
Statewide Resources
Texas Law Help: Immigrant Rights and Healthcare Access During COVID-19
Protecting Immigrant Families: Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19
Informed Immigrant – Resources for Immigrants during the coronavirus crisis
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative – COVID-19 Resources for immigrants
RAICES – COVID-19 Community Resources
More resources coming soon!
East Texas
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North Texas
Dallas County – Immigrant Resources
West Texas
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The Rio Grande Valley
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Central Texas
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South-Central Texas
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Gulf Coast
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Have a resource to share with families?
We’d love to add to our Family Resource Database and hope to update this page with new resources daily. Suggest family resources via the google sheet linked to the right or email information on your resource to Julie Morris at [email protected].