DCPS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update website
Free meals for kids
Eastern High School will be OPEN from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday-Friday for meals for all students (regardless of school or Ward of residence. No ID required.
Starting April 1, Miner will also be OPEN for student meals.
Local restaurants offering free meals for kids while school is out:
*Kids eat free with an adult paying for a full meal (limit two children per adult)
Starting April 1, Miner will also be OPEN for student meals.
Local restaurants offering free meals for kids while school is out:
- Good Stuff Eatery (303 Pennsylvania Ave SE)*
- Po Boy Jim (709 H St NE)
- Santa Rosa Taqueria (313 Pennsylvania Ave SE)*
- We the Pizza (305 Pennsylvania Ave SE)*
*Kids eat free with an adult paying for a full meal (limit two children per adult)
Volunteer
Kingman Park Neighbors Helping NeighborsIn this time of need, it's more important than ever that we pull together to help one another. Please complete this form if:
- You are a Kingman Park resident in need of help due to illness or self-quarantine - You are a Kingman Park resident who is willing to help others in need |
COVID-19 Response / Serve your neighbor!As mentioned by CM Allen, here is a sign up form to volunteer to help others in the community.
From that website: "If you live in DC and are healthy and willing to run errands for those who should not be leaving their home (elderly, folks with preexisting conditions), please share your information below. We will NOT be making direct contact with folks in need but using alternative methods like leaving things on peoples' doorstep. Please ensure you can sanitize your hands/deliver items in a sanitary way." |
Resources
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus: I was honored to contribute to this very helpful article on talking to kids about the coronavirus. It addresses the importance of managing your own emotions so you don't project worry that can increase your children's anxiety and feelings of insecurity.
How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus: This article from PBS Kids is inspired by Mr. Rogers' who famously explained: "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary." It provides great guidance on how to talk to kids about the virus in developmentally appropriate ways.
My Kid's School is Closed, So Now What? How do you support your children's social, emotional and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how do you stay sane yourself in the process? This article shares helpful strategies for staying home and staying calm during the many days and weeks ahead.
Comcast Internet Essentials: New customers will receive two months of free service. Click for details. Customers also have the option to purchase a laptop or desktop computer at a discounted price. Click for details.