The County of San Diego, SDCOE, and Rady Children’s Hospital formed a partnership to create videos to address employee and parent questions about COVID-19. These videos include presentations by Rady Children’s Hospital’s infectious disease physicians and other experts.

Resources for Students and Parents from San Diego County Office of Education

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, SDCOE’s priority is to ensure that our students and parents stay informed and have the necessary resources and supports during this unprecedented time. 

COVID-19 Information 

• San Diego County Public Health Department
• California Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• Grossmont Healthcare District Updates

Healthy Meals for Students

• SDCOE 
• Feeding San Diego 
• San Diego Food Bank

Learning Resources 

• Online Resources for Students and Families (SDCOE)
• Learning Resources for Families (Families in Schools) 
• Free Educational Resources for Kids (ABC 7 New York)

Being at Home

• Creating a Routine for Your Child (Families in Schools)
• Selecting the Best Resources for Your Child (Families in Schools)

Mental and Emotional Supports 

• Resources for Staying Mentally and Emotionally Healthy (from SDCOE)
• San Diego Access and Crisis Line: Provides support in crisis intervention, mental health referrals, alcohol and drug support services and community resources. Calls are confidential, free of charge, available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and offered in more than 150 languages. Please call 888-724-7240. 
• Talking to Kids about COVID-19 (English)  (Spanish)  (Video)
• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
• Countering COVID stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
• Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis
• How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
• Montefiore Medical Center Video: Anxiety & COVID-19
• Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence
• Supporting Social and Emotional Development in Kids Ages 5-8  
• How to Talk to Teens About the New Coronavirus
• Parent Toolkit: Supporting Social and Emotional Development
• COVID-19 Support: Be Strong Families Daily Webinars in English and Spanish (free)
• Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Mental Health Screenings at Home for Parents 

Support Services

• 2-1-1: 2-1-1 connects people with San Diego county’s more than 6,000 social services available. They offer support in housing and utilities, food assistance, enrollment services, military and veteran services, health, social, and disaster services. Assistance is free, confidential, available 24/7, and offered in more than 200 languages. 
• Employment Development Department: Provides support services to workers impacted by the coronavirus and outlines what benefits they may qualify for.
• COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians from the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance

Discounts on Internet Service

• Access from AT&T: Free WIFI for 2 months then $10/mo. plus tax: 
• Internet Essentials from Comcast: Free WIFI for 2 months then $9.95/mo. plus tax.
• Cox Connect2Compete: WIFI for $9.95/mo. plus tax. 
• Spectrum: Free WIFI for 60 days 

Computers 2 Kids provides low cost refurbished computers to families in the San Diego area. If you need a computer at home, please contact call 858-200-9788 or email @ for details.