Below you’ll find resources to help you and the children in your care during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions or simply need a friendly ear to listen, don’t hesitate to contact your local team member. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in children’s lives.
- Celebrating National Foster Care Month During COVID-19
- The MENTOR Network’s Emergency Support Program
- COVID-19 Flyer: What You Can Do
- Message for Individuals We Support, Family Members and Guardians from CEO William McKinney
- How to Talk to Children About Coronavirus
Network Angels
For any Mentor who has experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19 or a qualifying life event, you may be eligible for support through our Network Angels emergency assistance fund.
Community Supports
- 211 – connects people with local resources and supports
- Feeding America – provides nourishing food to children and adults
Education
- King Covid and the Kids Who Cared (option to print and color)
- Audible.com free stories for kids
- National Geographic: free at-home educational resources
- Khan Academy – free educational schedules and lessons grades K-12
- Virtual Field Trips
- ABCYA – grades Pre-K – 6
- Scholastic Magazine
- But Why, NPR Podcast for Curious Kids
Health and Wellness
(Always exercise within your health limits. If you have any questions, call you Healthcare Provider to discuss.)
- Taking Care of Yourself – The MENTOR Network’s wellness guide
- Five Exercises to Support a Calm Mind
- CDC Guidance: Keeping Kids Healthy While School’s Out
- Yoga – Spiderman AND Frozen!
- Fluency and Fitness
- CDC Tips for Managing Stress
- Mindfulness Apps for Parents and Mindfulness for Kids
- Emotions Songs Netflix JR
- Fill Your Bucket
- Bring it Down
- Body Scan Meditation
Fun
- Common Sense Media – ideas and reviews for entertainment for kids
- Lunch Doodles – daily doodles with Mo Willems
- Disney Coloring Pages
- Story Online
- We Are Teachers – ideas for fun activities
