Parents & Caregivers
The City of Houston is partnering with Houston Community College for the 2020 COVID-19 Community Health Education Fellowship (CHEF) program.
Participation in this program will provide young adults with the opportunity to explore public health education while learning about the work of community health workers and interacting with professionals of the field and leaders in the industry.
The Community Health Education Fellow (CHEF) will be responsible for conducting outreach, advocacy, counseling, and education to the 22 Super Neighborhoods and neighborhoods of Mayor’s Complete Communities Initiative. These communities have been greatly affected by COVID-19.
The certification program will begin on June 29th and end on July 17, 2020. The paid experience ends September 2020. This is a 10-week paid opportunity. The application will close on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. You must be between the ages of 18 to 24, not currently enrolled in post-secondary institution, or working in order to participate in this program.
This is a repost from the We Stories’ Blog!
We’re all adjusting to life being lived exclusively from our homes, and more times than not, that can have one grasping for something new to do. With help from the local library, we’ve got you covered! Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive have been lifesaver apps in the age of self-quarantining, and we want to share some of the gems we found while sifting through both platforms. Below you’ll find lists for the whole family, no matter their age!
In case you don’t have a library card yet, you can head here to register for one from the St. Louis County Library system, or visit your local library’s website to find out how you can get a card online. Happy Reading!
Picture Book Recs:
- Alma and How She Got Her Name
- Fry Bread
- Big Mooncake for Little Star (Also a video short on Hoopla!)
- Birdsong
- Someone New
- The Undefeated
- The Day You Begin
- Carmela Full of Wishes
- Sulwe
- Last Stop on Market Street
- King of Kindergarten
- Trombone Shorty
Young Adult Book Recs:
- Dragon Pearl
- Children of Virtue and Vengeance
- Sal & Gabi Break the Universe
- A Good Kind of Trouble
- Pet
- Look Both Ways
- Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
- Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Adult Book Recs:
- The Water Dancer
- Southern History Across the Poverty Line
- White Fragility
- The New Jim Crow
- They Were Her Property
- The Color of Law
- An Indigenous People’s History of the US
- Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
The Summit
Girls Empowerment Network’s Pathfinder Leadership Summit is a personal and professional development program aimed at giving rising 9th-12th grade girls a head start on their road to independence, college and career. This years Pathfinder Leadership Summit will be virtual to ensure the safety of all participants.
The Workshops
In addition to the yearly summit, Girls Empowerment Network also hosts Pathfinder Workshops throughout the year.
Access the application here!
Available on iTunes, Podbean, our ever you listen to your favorite podcast.
This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool Podcast features the Out 2 Learn resource network. Initiated in 2017, Out 2 Learn is a collaborative initiative dedicated to increasing access to and improving the quality of out-of-school time (OST) opportunities in Greater Houston. This is a collaborative effort led by Houston Endowment, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education, Harris County Department of Education’s CASE for Kids, and United Way of Greater Houston. Out 2 Learn is a valuable resource for parents in Houston to find out-of-school and afterschool programs that will benefit and engage their children.
During this this podcast you will learn about:
· The purpose of Out 2 Learn
· Other similar quality initiatives in Texas and United States
· Out 2 Learn as a resource for youth service providers
· Out 2 Learn as a resource for parents
· Future funding opportunities related to COVID-19
Guest
Tiffany Echevarria has served the community for over seven years through various capacities. She is tremendously grateful for the opportunity to have served as an AmeriCorps member implementing an afterschool program. She credits that experience for inspiring her dedication to the OST field. Tiffany currently manages grant processes aimed at strengthening programs that support youth ages five to early adulthood. She also supports several projects that convene partners to work collaboratively, including Out 2 Learn.
Resources
Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund
Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund — Inquiry Fund
Please follow this link to retrieve valuable information from the City of Houston on how to prevent COVID-19 and practices to implement to protect high-risk individuals!
Have a girl in grades 3rd – 12th? Both of you can experience Girls Empowerment Network’s live programs and resources from the comfort of your own home. Do a quick tutorial, download an activity, or connect with others in our network through a live workshop to combat stress, anxiety or anything that may be on your mind.
Collaborative for Children and Workforce Solutions, in partnership with the City of Houston, Harris County and other community partners, will match you with high-quality child care that best suits your family’s needs. And, you can apply for financial assistance to offset child care expenses from Workforce Solutions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORM.
If you, or anyone in your household, have tested positive for COVID-19, have a case “under investigation,” or have been determined presumptively positive and asked to quarantine, DO NOT APPLY for child care services and follow the advice of health care professionals.
If you only need financial assistance and do not wish to complete the above online registration form, you may download a pdf file attached.
LOCAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Anyone currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Harris County residents without access to healthcare can call the triage line for COVID-19-related questions at 713.634.1110 from 9am-7pm, 7 days a week. For more information on COVID-19, please go to www.ReadyHarris.org or www.hcphtx.org.
Harris County/Houston Self-Assessment Tool: Determine whether you may need further assessment or need to be tested for COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Houston Health Updates
Houston Food Bank: Find a partner near you, apply for SNAP, call their helpline at 832.369.9390 or text FOOD to 855.308.2282 to find your nearest food pantry.
Houstonians with disabilities can still contact MOPD staff for referrals and constituent services by calling 832.394.0814 or by emailing [email protected] during normal business hours.
LOCAL CORONAVIRUS HOTLINES
For Harris County Residents:
The Harris Center’s Harris County COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544 (Available 24/7)
Harris County Public Health: 832-927-7575* (*This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7p.m. everyday)
Harris Health System: 713-634-1110* (*This number is 9am-7pm, everyday clinical-related questions only)
For City of Houston Residents:
Houston Health Department: 832-393-4220* (*This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7p.m. M-F, 9am-3pm on Sat.)
For Fort Bend County Residents:
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services: 281-633-7795* (*This number is Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm)
For questions about COVID‑19, including finding a doctor or accessing medical care, dial 2‑1‑1, then choose Option 6.
(Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week)
Please share with you families, clients, networks, schools, and friends.
Next Friday – 7-8 grades Parent/Caregiver Session 20 minutes.
Following Friday’s – and 9-12 grades Parent/Caregiver Session 20 minutes.
Mayor’s Office of Education has compiled a list of resources for the community. Please visit the website here. Check back often as it is a living document that changes daily.
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Resources for Parents & Caregivers
- City of Houston – Community Health Education Fellowship Summer 2020
- We Stories: FREE ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT, DIVERSE BOOKS AND STORIES
- Girls Empowerment Pathfinder Leadership Summit
- Making Afterschool Cool Podcast
- Important Info on Preventing COVID-19 and Protecting High-risk Individuals
- Girls Empowerment Network Virtual Resources
- Find Child Care for Houston Area Essential Workers
- Local Support and Resources from Mental Health America of Greater Houston
- READING TOOLS FOR PARENTS: HAUL/Scholastic Read Aloud For Parents/Caregivers by John Robinson
- Mayor’s Office of Education COVID 19 Learning Resource List : Resources