Family Resources Guide During COVID-19 Closure

Seattle Nativity School hopes to provide ongoing resource lists and support during the stressful and uncertain times with the COVID-19 school closure. This page will continue to populate with new information
as it becomes available. The date will indicate the last update.

August 21,2020

• Internet
  Comcast is offering two months of free Internet service. After two months, customers have the option to cancel the service or continue to subscribe. For more information, click here.
• From the Office of the Mayor
  This list of resources for the community that connects people to information about food support, healthcare support, and similar topics. For more information, click here.
  
• Financial
  The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has assembled a list of resources for those experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. For more information, click here.
• Housing/Rent
  For assistance with rent payments through United Way, click here, an application will reopen for May.
• Utilities
  Puget Sound Energy COVID-19 Response Plan, click here.
  Seattle City Light for more information, click here.
• Groceries
  Many local neighborhoods offer different food pantries and food banks. This website offers a list of potential options. For more info, click here.
• Social
  Commonsense media "provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children." For more info, click here.
• Social Gatherings
  For guidelines for youth gatherings while schools are closed, click here.
• Academic
  NASA provides STEM activities, click here.
  To access Seattle Public Library's digital resources, click here.
• Arts & Entertainment
  Seattle Symphony is offering performances online, click here.
  Touring the Louvre in Paris, France is free! Click here.
  Meet Mona Lisa! Click here.
• Mental Health Services & Support
  Reach out to Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens.
  
  Consider contacting your student’s primary care provider, a parent/guardian’s employee assistance program, or a student’s insurance company to be connected with mental health support options.
  
  King County 24-Hour Crisis Line for Emotional Support: 1-866-427-4747
  
  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  
  24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
  
  If you have an immediate concern for someone’s safety, call 911. They will send professionals to do a check on the person’s welfare.