From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress has taken the first steps to respond to the fast-moving global pandemic by passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will provide immediate paid sick leave and paid family leave to … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are working on important legislation around the Coronavirus / COVID-19. Crises test who we are as a nation – and we are stronger when we are united, extend compassion to … Continued
CDC Updates and Guidance (6/3/20) Avoiding Foreclosure, Resources for Veterans General CDC information page FAQ General child welfare guidance from the Administration on Children and Families New Guidance on Caseworker Visits via Videoconferencing General Health and Human Services information page … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Now that H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act has been signed into law, Congress must immediately pass a comprehensive stimulus package that will both stabilize the economy and provide direct … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): Go to https://support.elca.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=1228 to encourage your federal lawmakers to improve U.S. response to pandemics. (NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this! Since a bipartisan group of U.S. representatives introduced … Continued
The PA Department of Aging would like to share that consumers can contact LINK for help with shelter. More information is below: Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are a nationwide effort to take a seamless approach in the way we … Continued
The PA Department of Human Services guidance page is at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Coronavirus-2020.aspx. Keep up-to-date on guidance–media releases: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS.aspx GUIDE: PA’s Response to COVID-19 Questions about COVID-19? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258) LIVE daily briefings from the PA Department of Health: pacast.com/live/doh or www.governor.pa.gov/live/ COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Child Care Providers … Continued
If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services, use the search bar at http://www.211.org/services/covid19 to find your local 211 or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Use the CDC COVID-19 Symptom Checker here if you … Continued