COVID-19 Resources for Alaska Families
Your go-to guide for information & coping with the coronavirus crisis
With concerns about the coronavirus increasing, we have created this list for Alaska families to find important resources all in one location, including valuable information about how to keep your family safe. We’ve also included some fun ideas for families stuck at home during this time. We’re all in this together and we're committed to bringing you the best ideas, resources and relevant content to get your family through this unprecedented time.
If you have any additional information you think should be added here, please email info@alaskaparent.com.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Health Information and Support Relating to COVID-19 in Alaska
- The Child and Family Well-Being page on the DHSS COVID-19 website has information about common changes to watch out for in children who are stressed, ways to support a child, and how to get help if any family member needs it.
- Health Mandates for the state of Alaska (updated regularly)
- The CDC outlines several behaviors that can help slow the spread of the virus.
- CDC Household Preparation Guide
- COVID-19 and Children
- CDC Covid-19 Symptom Checker
- Dealing with Stress During these COVID-19 Times
- CDC’s Guidelines for Pregnant/Breastfeeding Mothers
- The Fourth Semester project provides a great resource for new parents and includes information about COVID-19 and also how the new guidelines for staying safe may be impacting new mothers.
- Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
- Kid-friendly video explaining viruses and the new coronavirus, or a parent guide from PBS Kids.
Child Care
- thread, Alaska’s child care resource and referral network, is providing Alaska families with child care referrals and keeping the online child care search up to date. Additionally, thread offers a list of COVID resources at threadalaska.org/COVID19.
COMMUNITY CLOSURES
- Closures, Cancellations and Suspensions Due to COVID-19
- For current information related to COVID-19, including service changes and closures statewide, dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221. Or visit alaska211.org.
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS: HELPLINES
- The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor.
- Alaska 2-1-1 is a one-stop resource for finding help in your community, including information related to COVID-19. It’s free, confidential and available in almost any language. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221. You can also search available resources online at alaska211.org.
- Careline is Alaska's suicide prevention and “someone-to-talk-to” line, offering free and confidential help to anyone in the state at 1-877-266-HELP (4357). Trained counselors are available at any time (24/7). Or text 4help to 839863, 3-11 pm Tuesday-Saturday. For information, visit carelinealaska.com.
EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES FOR KIDS
- 40 Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy While Stuck at Home
- Free Online Resources for Kids and Families During Coronavirus Closures
- Sensory Activities the Kids will Love
- How to Have a Happy Birthday…Even on Lockdown
- Teaching and Learning Support website for Alaska’s educators and families
- Scholastic Learning at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
- Wide Open School, a free online resource created by Common Sense to support families and educators during remote learning. Find guidance on daily schedules, emotional well-being and a variety of academic and life skills.
OUTDOOR OUTINGS
- Heading to an Alaska State Park? Read this information first.
- How to Get Outside Responsibility During COVID-19
- Read about these family-friendly hikes in Alaska.
FOOD & MEAL RESOURCES
- For a list of statewide restaurants offering take-out, curbside pickup and/or delivery services, check the list here.
- Grocery stores with online ordering:
- Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas
- One-Pan and One-Pot Dinners
- 8 Meal Starters for Your Freezer
- Easy 5-Ingredient Dinners
Fred Meyer - curbside pick-up & delivery
Walmart - curbside pick-up
Carrs - curbside pick-up
Instacart for delivery from Carrs, Fred Meyer, Costco, Petco, Target
