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EMAIL: [email protected]

 

PHONE: 201-553-7445

 

FAX: 201-351-5686

 

 

We understand the growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities.  As your community support we want to support you as best we can through these difficult times.  Your health and social and emotional well being is important. We urge you to follow these CDC guidelines for best preventive practices:

 

 

  • Clean your hands often.

  • Avoid close contact with people that are sick.

  • Keep your child home if they are sick. 

  • Cover coughs and sneezes

 

 

 Additionally, if your child is asking questions or demonstrating some concerns about the current life events, here are some online resources to help you connect with your child in a meaningful way to help them understand and cope.  

  

In speaking with your child/children it is important to practice the following:

 

         Make yourself available.

  • Remain calm and reassuring.

  • Monitor television viewing and social media.

  • Avoid excessive blaming.

  • Be honest and accurate.

  • Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible.

  • Know the symptoms of COVID-19.

  • Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices for protection.

  • Discuss new rules or practices at school

  • Communicate with your school.

 

 

 

For a more detailed explanation of these guidelines, we urge you to read the article in the link below.  Please note, the article is provided in multiple languages. Once you open the link you will see the option on the right hand side of the page.  It is a most worthwhile read. 

 

 https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

 

 For further assistance, here are community resources available to you. 

 

North Hudson Community Action Corp.

 

The Hudson County community action agency provides free food, meals, and groceries to the low income. In addition, they can help people apply for government assistance, public aid, and are a great place for referrals. For example, learn about rent assistance, programs for electric bills, and food stamps/WIC.

  

 

 

 

Perform Care

       Https://www.performcarenj.org/

 

 

 

Palisades Emergency Residence Corp. (PERC Shelter)

 

The shelter will also provide assistance to the homeless in Hudson County, ranging from a free hot meal to blankets or clothing.

  

  • 108 36th St.

  • Union City, NJ, 07087

  • Call - (201) 348 - 8150

 

 

 

HELPFUL WEBSITES:

https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/resources

https://angstmovie.com/resources-helpful-websites/

https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/anxiety.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

 

 

Amid the COVID-19 anxiety, school shutdowns, work-from-home directives, and more, we at Common Sense have resources to help families and schools navigate this unpredictable time. As a parent and a teacher myself, I know it can feel overwhelming for families and teachers to adjust their plans on the fly.
Helping our communities choose media and tech that can keep kids engaged, entertained, and learning is core to our organizational mission. Whether you have kids at home or you need to develop plans to help kids learn outside the classroom, we think you'll find something useful below.
Media recommendations for entertainment
Hand-picked, age-appropriate media suggestions to keep the whole family engaged.
Resources for at-home learning
Tools to help parents and caregivers keep kids focused and learning at home.
Stress-management resources