Family and Household Resources

Food Resources

• CalFresh online application, California Association of Food Banks
• Groceries To Go: Mayers Memorial Hospital grocery delivery service (Press Release; Order Form)
• Meals For Kids (Shasta County): Drive Through Meals and Bus Stop Meals 
• Meals For Kids (Tehama County): Drive Through Meals
• Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen

Household Resources

Shasta CARES Program - Northern Valley Catholic Social Service is providing emotional support and financial assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by COVID-19. Financial assistance can include:

• Food and gas cards
• Rental/mortgage assistance
• Childcare expenses
• Assistance toward mental health counseling
• Job-related needs

For more information about The Shasta CARES Program, read their News Release here.

Parenting Resources

California's Parent & Youth Helpline. Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19. Call 855-427-2736.

Support for Working Families

Pathways to Hope for Children has a new resource for parents during this challenging time. Get support, resources and parenting tips by calling (530) 710-8609. See the flyer 

Child Care

• Child Care Referrals: Complete this online form, detailing childcare requirements and preferred provider type, and a referral will be generated if a provider meeting your requirements is available. You may also email ResourceandReferral@shastacoe.org for a list of child care providers near you.
• Child Care Center Search Tool: Type in your city or zip code and the tool will provide a listing of child care centers and home daycare centers.
• Eligibility Application for Reduced Cost Child Care - Complete this form to see if you are eligible for subsidies or reduced rates.

Other Parenting Resources

• First 5 Shasta COVID-19 Resources
• Shasta County Office of Education: Resources for K-12
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR
• Helping Kids Manage Anxiety, Go Zen
• My School is Closed Today - book for kids
• Self Isolation Facts, Shasta County Office of Education
• Talking to Kids about COVID-19
• Sesame Street addresses talking to children about emergencies (en Espanol)

Homeschooling Resources

Online learning

• Resources for Parents, Shasta County Office of Education

Virtual Field Trips and Cultural Enrichment

• Live feed of San Diego Zoo
• Nightly opera stream
• Virtual museum tours
• Virtual National Park tours
• Virtual tour of Mars