COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Please note that due to current CDC and Skagit County Public Health recommendations about COVID-19, the coronavirus, Youthnet staff are working from home whenever possible and Emerson students will be utilizing distance learning. If you need to reach a staff member, please utilize their emails and work cell numbers, as access to desk phones will be limited. Foster parent inquiries may be made through our website, and we will connect you with a staff member to talk about next steps. Thank you for your understanding!
Updates
Resources
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This page contains links to programs and services that may be helpful for Washingtonians who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This resource helps parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.
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This list of educational applications, platforms and resources aims to help parents, teachers, schools and school administrators facilitate student learning and provide social care and interaction during periods of school closure. Most of the solutions are free and many cater to multiple languages.
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Child Care Aware can help you search for alternative child care if your school or child care has closed due to COVID-19 concerns. Call their Family Center at 1-800-446-1114.
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The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public.
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1-800-799-7233
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Xfinity WiFi public hotspots are now open to everyone.
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Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in their service areas.
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AT&T Access offers low-cost internet.
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ESD maintains information about unemployment benefits for workers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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United Way is offering free tax preparation.