With a “safer-at-home” order now in effect for all of Wisconsin, our staff is producing resources across our program areas to help those all over Wisconsin. We will collect and link these resources as they’re available. Tools for small businesses, farmers, and those looking for financial support have already been produced and given to educators to help the public. You are invited to follow along with Extension as we share the latest resources as they pertain to the COVID-19 outbreak and how Extension is responding via this page as well as the following website: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19
Government Resources
The Centers for Disease Control has information on:
- How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- What to Do If You Are Sick
- The Centers for Disease Control Cases and Latest Updates webpage.
The Rock County COVID-19 Ongoing Response website:
Rock County Public Health COVID-19 Resources
Rock County Human Services Update:
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- Rock County’s 24 Hour Crisis Line phone number is 608-757-5025.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 webpage has guidelines for employers, schools and childcare centers, individuals returning from vacation, and other frequently asked questions.
UW-Madison COVID-19 Current Updates
Requesting an Absentee Ballot in Wisconsin online.
U.S. Small Business Administration Diaster Loan Assistance webpage.
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin internet and utility resources.
Youth Resources
Mr. Young’s Adapted Physical Education Youtube Channel is creating videos about how to have PE at home using materials you have on hand. Mr. Jordan Young is an Adapted PE teacher in La Crosse, WI, but his youtube PE videos can be used by anyone.
Storytime Online has videos of professional actors reading picture books with animated illustrations.
Cosmic Kids Yoga is a free youtube channel that combines storytelling with yoga movements for kids 3+ to get their wiggles out or deal with their anxiety.
Search Institute’s Checklist for Building Developmental Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis
Rock County schools providing grab-n-go meals for students:
UW-Madison, Division of Extension educators from around the state created a handy list of easy-to-access activities and curriculum (https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/home-activities/).
The page is organized by grade level and is chock full of Extension and 4-H resources as well as high quality, fun, learning activities from a range of other sources. As you would expect, we focused as much as possible on experiential learning and fun.
Teaching Tolerance is an online magazine for educators covers a range of relevant content. Some recent examples include: A Trauma Informed Approach to Teaching Through the Coronavirus and Online Teaching Can be Culturally Responsive.
Sign up for the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development newsletter here https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/449/personalopt2.asp?formid=signupcydsub
Looking for local interactive resources, check out these local community partners’ Facebook pages daily!
Arrowhead Public Libraries: Beloit, Hedberg, Clinton, Milton, Eager Free, Edgerton, Orfordville
BASE (Building a Safer Evansville)
Children’s Museum of Rock County
Boys and Girls Club of Janesville
Stateline Kids
City of Beloit Parks and Recreation
Community Health Systems, Inc.
Edgerton Community Outreach
Janesville Community Center, Inc.
Rock/Walworth County Head Start, Early Head Start
Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change
YWCA Rock County
Welty Environmental Center
Nutrition & Food Access Resources
Information about public programs and community resources to help meet food needs during this crisis. Extension will continue to update this page with new and changing information.
Nutrition Assistance Programs – FoodShare and WIC
Individuals with limited means may qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance from the
federal government. These programs will provide benefits that can be spent like cash at grocery
retailers.
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, known as FoodShare in
Wisconsin) benefits can be applied for at https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/ - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits for pregnant or postpartum women and children
under age 5 can apply at https://www.nhawic.org/wic/do-i-qualify-for-wic/how-do-i-apply-for-wic
Food Safety in the time of COVID-19
or
Use the 2-1-1 Wisconsin website to find the food pantry in your neighborhood.
Farming Resources
New COVID-19 Resources for Farmers and Agriculture Businesses
Recursos en Español
Con la Orden de Emergencia “Más Seguro en su Hogar” ahora en efecto por todo el estado de Wisconsin, nuestro equipo está creando recursos en todas nuestras áreas de programación para ayudarlos en todos los condados de Wisconsin. Nosotros recopilaremos y proveeremos las conexiones a estos recursos cuando estén disponibles. Todas las herramientas para los negocios pequeños, agricultores, y para aquellos que estén buscando algún apoyo financiero, ya se han producido y distribuido a los educadores para ayudar al público. Ustedes están invitados a seguirnos en Extension, mientrastanto, nosotros compartimos los recursos más recientes relacionados a la epidemia COVID-19, además como Extension estará respondiendo por este medio y los sitios del Internet proporcionados a continuación: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19
Desempleo COVID-19 Información Pública https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui-s.htm
League of United Latin American Citizens Coronvirus Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Respuesta de USCIS al Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
CoVID-19 Crisis: Consejos para ayudar a los operadores de servicio de alimentos https://www.wirestaurant.org/docs/default-source/wra/covid-19_help_spanish.pdf?sfvrsn=1cd3258e_2
El sitio de Common Sense utiliza la tecnología, los programas televisión y las películas para ayudar a tus niños a aprender en casa y a entretenerse con el mejor contenido. Exploren más aquí:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/recursos-para-las-familias-durante-la-pandemia-del-coronavirus
Si buscan actividades virtuales de la comunidad local, pueden seguir la página de Facebook del distrito escolar de Beloit. Busquen- “Beloit School District”
https://nnlm.gov/psr/guides/covid19_espanol
En estos tiempos de estrés y agitación, Daniela nos compartirá ideas y una práctica para fomentar nuestro bienestar en tiempos del COVID-19. Meditación en vivo, en español
Despensas de Alimentos en el Condado de Rock
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