COVID-19 Resources
A Message from our JMCC Social Workers (Includes coping tips and strategies, community resources and more)
Service Canada Webinars: Service Canada is offering free monthly webinars to provide information about federal government programs and services that could benefit you.
How to Care for a Child who needs to Self-Isolate: This fact sheet provides advice to parents and caregivers of children who need to self-isolate at home.
Mental health resources for children and caregivers
COVID-19 Community Helplines: Emergency food and mental health support
Special services at home: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Ontario is temporarily expanding the list of eligible expenses under the Special Services at Home program.
Ideas and inspiration for temporary changes to SSAH Passport funding: Items that have been purchased under the Temporary Changes for Special Services at Home & Passport funding by people and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special services at home: Family Alliance Q & A with the Minister's office
COVID-19 Financial Support for those receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program
Newcomer Mental Wellness Support Services
12 Instant Stress Busters from Kids Help Phone
Ensemble: Videos for families and caregivers on topics including staying safe in the hospital, financial assistance and planning, education/academic assessments and dissability planning
Windsor-Essex Family Network
First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope during the Coronavirus Pandemic by Scholastic Canada
Social Networking Platforms for Children and Youth with Special Needs
Ability Online
Upopolis
Family Services Resources:
Transition Planning Windsor Essex
Financial Support
Family Respite Services Windsor Essex
Triple P Posibitive Parenting Program
Distress Centre of Windsor Essex
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Kids are Kids Disability Awareness Program Brochure
Parenting Resources
Triple P Parenting: 10 Top Tips for parents and caregivers during uncertain times (English)
Triple P Parenting: Les 10 meilleures suggestions pour les parents en période d'incertitude (Français)