COVID-19 Vaccination...What is Your Choice?
COVID-19 vaccines can help get us back to the people and things we love.
What is your choice? Click HERE to watch the video.
Parent and Child-Related COVID-19 Articles and Resources
The American Academy of Pediatrics: The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine and FAQs for Parents
US Department of Health and Human Services Resources (HHS):
How Puerto Rico Became the Most Vaccinated Place in America
Puerto Rico is the Caribbean island that has quietly managed to outpace even New England states with the highest vaccination rates in the country.
Click HERE to read the article.
Accountable Health Communities: Health-related Social Needs Screening Tool
Sometimes, being healthy is difficult due to social issues and needs. Where one lives, food availability and mental health and security are all needed to assure ongoing healthy habits.
This guide includes screening tools for community organizations, primary care and other health care organizations to assess social needs their clients may have that are negatively impacting their health.
Click HERE to download this resource.
How to Prioritize Self-Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all of us – self-care is more important than ever. Watch this short video for some helpful techniques you can use to begin prioritizing self-care. Click HERE to watch the video.
Pandemic Related Resources for School Personnel
Tools for Educators During a Public Health Crisis - This tip sheet from the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) provides educators multiple strategies for staying informed, practicing self-care, and noticing signs of distress while working during a public health crisis. The tip sheet also includes recommendations for teachers in supporting students and families during COVID-19, as well as information regarding useful self-care apps and national hotlines.
Social Emotional Wellness: Considerations for Teachers and School Staff - This tip sheet from the Virginia Department of Education highlights the importance for educators of practicing self-care strategies, managing stress, and exploring their social-emotional wellness. Along with guidance for gauging educator and school staff wellness, the tip sheet includes a section with links to relevant resources, webinars, tools, and more.
The CDC, CDC Foundation, and Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners created Community Protectors to educate children on ways they can stay safe and help protect their communities from the spread of COVID-19. Popular with American Indian and Alaska Native children and educators, the Community Protectors follows the same characters of the 
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) is a national organization dedicated to raising the level of the voices of immunization supporters. Click 
