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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Franklin County Children Services has compiled information and resources that will be helpful to families and caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic. This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

 Preventing Abuse/Neglect

 Child Care Plan

Community Resources

Resources in Multiple Languages

Child Care

Educational Resources

Mental Health Resources

Recipes, Fitness and More

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19

Parents and Caregivers


  • If you are feeling stressed or isolated, stay in contact with friends and family members. Feeling connected to others will help reduce stress, anxiety and frustration.
  • Keep yourself and your children occupied during quarantine. Visit columbuslibrary.org for a host of educational and entertainment resources available online. Take the family outside on a regular basis for exercise and fresh air.
  • Stay informed about what is happening but manage your news intake and avoid outlets that promote fear or anxiety.
  • If you feel that you or your children are in danger:
    • Call Franklin County Children Services’ 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at (614) 229-7000.
    • Call the National Association of Domestic Violence hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE or CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence at 614-224-HOME (4663)
    • Call 911 in cases of emergency or immediate threats
  • If you feel overwhelmed, there is help available. Check out these resources:
    • Grand Families Fact Sheet from Grand Parents United (Lists links to resources for preventing exposure, activities for families and managing stress)
    • Parent/Caregiver Guide to Help Families Cope with COVID-19 (Lists tips for coping with anxiety and stress, hygiene and activities)
    • Positive Parenting and COVID-19: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home


For the Community


During this time of isolation, friends, family members, and neighbors need to actively engage in preventing child abuse and neglect.

  • Regularly check in with families who may be at risk
  • Pay attention to signs of abuse and neglect
  • Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect by calling the 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at (614) 229-7000
  • Download Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect During COVID 19 and share this flyer

Parents/Caregivers: Plan in Case of Illness

During the uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, parents and caregivers need to be prepared in case they become ill. Create a crisis plan for caring for your children in advance. Designate a caregiver for children. This should be someone nearby, who is not at high risk of contracting COVID-19. If a spouse or partner cannot care for children in your home, select a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative. List information for the caregiver prominently in your home, so that it can easily be found by emergency responders. Click here for an example. Create a child care profile for the caregiver that lists your child’s full name, birth date, allergies, medications, likes/dislikes and sleep habits. Also include emergency contacts and copies of their birth certificate and immunization records. If you can’t identify anyone, contact community resources such as hospitals, churches and other organizations to see if they can recommend assistance. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is licensing temporary pandemic child care programs for essential workers. Prepare your home in case of illness. Make sure that high-traffic areas within your home remain clean by using germ-killing cleaning agents. If you test positive for COVID-19, you may remain in the home with your children and their caregivers, providing they are not at high risk of contracting the virus, but precautions must be taken. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have outlined steps to take if you or someone else in your household tests positive for COVID-19. Download the How to Care for Your Child if Your Sick with COVID-19 Brochure. 

Community Resources

Helpful resources are available for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • What to Do if You Have COVID-19 (Ohio Department of Health)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • COVID-19 Tool Kit (Ohio Health)
  • Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
  • What Parents Need to Know about the Coronavirus (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • How to Talk to Your Kids about the Coronavirus (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • COVID-19: How to Help Kids Deal With School Closings and Cancelled Plans (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • COVID-19 Resources  (Franklin County Public Health) 
  • Grand Families Fact Sheet (Generations United)
  • Parent/Caregiver Guide to Help Families Cope with COVID-19 (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
  • Designated Caregiver Information
  • Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Resources
  • How to Support Your Child's Health and Well-Being During Ohio's Ordered School Closures (Ohio Department of Education)
  • Talking to Kids COVID-19 Checklist
  • COVID-19 Resources for Foster Youth 
  • Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide
  • Online Parenting Support (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • Wearing A Mask - A Social Narrative for Children
  • Single Parenting and COVID-19 (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
  • COVID-19 Test Sites
  • Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19 (HealthyChildren.org)
  • How to Select Wear and Clean Your Mask (Centers for Disease Control)
  • Does My Kid Have a Cold or is it COVID-19
  • Helping Children with Pandemic Grief
  • Tips for Preventing Abuse and Neglect (Buckeye Neighbors Helping Neighbors)

Resources in Multiple Language

  • Shareable COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages 
  • Nepali COVID-19 Information (Ohio Department of Health)
  • COVID-19 Somali Checklists (Ohio Department of Health)

Child Care

  • Responsible Restart Ohio - Child Care
  • Resources for Child Car Providers from Groundwork Ohio

Educational Resources

  • School Districts:
    • Bexley City Schools
    • Canal Winchester Schools
    • Columbus City Schools
    • Dublin City School District
    • Gahanna-Jefferson Schools
    • Grandview Heights Schools
    • Groveport Madison School District
    • Hamilton Local School District
    • Hilliard Schools
    • New Albany-Plain Local Schools
    • Pickerington Local School District
    • Reynoldsburg City School District
    • Southwestern City Schools
    • Upper Arlington Schools
    • Westerville City School District
    • Whitehall City Schools
    • Worthington Schools
  • Columbus Metropolitan Library
  • WOSUTV Educational Programing
  • Walking Classroom Podcasts for Learning at Home 
  • How to Start Homeschooling Your Kids (homeschool-curriculum.org)
  • Homeschool Resources for Special Needs Students (study.com)
  • A Guide to Combating COVID-19 Learning Loss

Companies Offering Free or Low Cost Internet and Other Services for Students

  • Low-Income Internet Plans for Families, Seniors, and Students (cabletv.com)
  • NetZero (Offers 10 hours of free dial up internet per month)
  • #1 WIFI Finder (Map of locations that offer free WIFI hotspots by city)
  • A comprehensive list of free resources from thejournal.com
  • The Real Life Dangers Of Using Public WiFi and How to Protect Yourself When You Have to Use It

Mental Health Resources

  • 24 Hour COVID Care Line (Ohio Department of Mental Health)
  • Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Coronavirus Information
  • COVID-19 Mental Health Resources (Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities)
  • How Parents Can Recognize and Respond to Stress in Children (The Center for Family Safety and Healing)
  • Stay Mentally Healthy Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation)

RECIPES, FITNESS TIPS AND MORE

  • 19 Easy Dinners You Only Need Three Ingrediants to Make 
  • Fitness Breaks

 

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