COVID-19 Recovery Resources for Students and Families
Starting June 30, Washington state removed most COVID-19 restrictions. This means that most businesses and organizations may choose to operate as they did before the COVID-19 pandemic with no capacity limits or physical distancing requirements. However, COVID-19 is still present in our communities and continues to impact the students and families we support.
Know that you are not alone. This page is a living document intended to provide up-to-date information for you. We are closely monitoring the public health and Washington state declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download a list of top resources.
Statewide and General COVID-19 Information
Washington State Coronavirus Response
Washington state’s official COVID-19 site including info on government and community services. Also includes vaccine phase finder, testing site information, and reopening guidance.
Washington State Department of Health Novel Coronavirus
The Department of Health and Microsoft’s AI for Health team have partnered to create interactive data dashboards with up-to-date information about the state of COVID-19 in Washington. Includes information about the COVID-19 vaccine and testing.
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries COVID-19 Resources
Info about paid sick leave, worker’s compensation and other resources. Includes information in Spanish and 36 other languages.
Governor Jay Inslee Proclamations
Formal declarations from the Governor related to COVID-19.
TVW: Washington’s Public Affairs Network COVID-19 Coverage
COVID-19 coverage and info including past and upcoming press conferences with Governor Inslee.
Futures Without Violence: Resources for Kids and Families
Resources for child welfare, kids learning at home, educators, and parents and caregivers in need of financial support. Includes activities and self-regulation for parents and kids and info for families and friends of those experiencing violence.
Futures Without Violence: Resources for Protecting Your Health
Resources for healthcare and social services staff, older adults, people living with chronic illness, substance use and harm reduction, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, immigrant families, and native communities.
Futures Without Violence: Resources for Survivors and Families
Resources for survivors, communities, and domestic violence/sexual assault programs. Covers safety plans, self-care, remote workplace, community care, and financial relief information.
Education and Online Learning Resources
OSPI COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Includes guidance for reopening school buildings in fall 2021. For educators, school districts, students and families.
Washington Student Achievement Council COVID-19 Resources
Includes non-academic resources for students, info specific to Washington state colleges and universities, state and national resources.
National College Attainment Network: How the Education Field is Responding
Best practices, FAQs, policy updates, and info on supporting students. New resources are highlighted in yellow.
Everyone On
Find low-cost internet service and computers in your area.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting May 12, 2021, eligible households can enroll to receive a monthly discount on the cost of broadband internet. The program is open to households with children receiving free or reduced-price lunch or school breakfast and Pell Grant recipients.
College Resources
Visit each institution’s website to read info specific to their COVID-19 response.
Washington Student Achievement Council Post-Graduation Action Plan
Helps students stay on track with college and career planning, financial aid applications, and more.
Washington State Council of Presidents: Novel Coronavirus Information & Resources
COVID-19 info from Washington state’s public four-year colleges, their partners, and state leadership.
Cappex COVID-19 Student Resource Center
Searchable list with links to college and university COVID-19 response websites. A curated list of college admissions COVID-19 news is also provided.
Foster Youth and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Resources
Washington Foster Care Pandemic Aid
Alumni of foster care in Washington state between the ages of 23 and 26 may be eligible to apply. Funds can be used to cover expenses related to education, housing, transportation, food and more. Those who are eligible must apply before Sept. 24, 2021.
The Passport Scholar Success Fund
Students who receive the Passport to Careers Scholarship are eligible to apply. Awards can be used to pay for a variety of expenses to support the retention of Passport students.
Think of Us Child Welfare COVID-19 Command Center
Information for foster youth and those serving foster youth including states, agencies, and service providers.
School House Connection COVID-19 and Homelessness
Strategies for schools, early learning programs, and higher education institutions. Offers resources to help meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness across the country.
FosterClub on the Coronavirus Emergency
Frequently updated resources, info, and opportunities to find support for those experiencing foster care or without family support.
National Network for Youth COVID-19 Resources for Youth Homelessness Providers
Resources for service providers and schools on the front lines in communities serving homeless children, youth, and families.
Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Resource Finder
A database of resources for immigrants and refugees. Searchable by category, keywords and location.
OneAmerica Resources for Immigrants
Resources to ensure immigrants in our community are able to receive the care they need.
Healthcare Access for Undocumented Individuals
Undocumented people are welcome and will not be turned away from free or low-cost clinics. This page has state-specific links to help find available clinics.
Financial Resources
Employment Security Department
For those who have lost their job or need to find one. Information specific to COVID-19 is also available.
Federal Student Aid
Info for students, borrowers, and parents on studies and loan repayment.
Washington State Employment Security Department
For those who have lost their job or need to find one.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
Resources and info on unemployment assistance, paying rent and student loans, utilities assistance, insurance issues, small business loans and more.
Community Support Resources
Check each county’s public health department or government pages for info specific to that county.
King County
United Way of King County
Resources for people in King County who were affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Learn about vaccination information, food services, financial services, rental and utilities assistance, unemployment, health and wellness and more.
Seattle Utility Discount Program
Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light customers can apply if their financial stability has been jeopardized by COVID-19.
Seattle-Area Emergency Food Resources
Food banks, meals, and student to-go meals included on this map.
Seattle Public Schools Coronavirus Updates
Highline Public Schools Coronavirus Updates
South Puget Sound (Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties)
Graduate Tacoma and Tacoma Urban League COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Tacoma families and youth including drive-up meal sites, remote learning tools, emergency relief for basic needs and more.
Graduate Tacoma COVID-19 Community Needs Google Form
This form is intended to identify community organizations and families in need of assistance.
Tacoma Public Schools Hybrid Learning FAQ
Information about the changes to Tacoma Public Schools and their updated plans to bring more students back to school for in-person instruction.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services
Northeast: Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman
Spokane County United Way
Info about employment and sick leave, housing, food access, options for medical assistance, IRS and tax information, virtual learning opportunities.
Spokane Regional Health District
Info on Spokane public health department’s COVID-19 response, insurance, when to see a doctor, workplaces and employers, schools and childcare, and more.
Lincoln County Health Department
Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Ferry Counties Health District
South Central: Kittitas, Klickitat, and Yakima
Yakima Health District
Includes guidance on closures, FAQs, community info and resources.
Yakima Schools
Info on food distribution, childcare, student learning. Also includes resources in English and Spanish such as Department of Health updates, health tips and how to talk to kids about coronavirus.
Yakima Area Community Resources (Recursos Comunitarios del Área de Yakima)
Emergency medical services, family support services, food resources, emergency shelters and more.
Kittitas County Info and Resources
Klickitat County Info and Resources
Northwest: Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom
Whatcom County Health Department
Southeast: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, South Grant, and Walla Walla
Adams County Health Department
Asotin County Community Health
Benton-Franklin Health District
Walla Walla Department of Community Health
Southwest: Serving Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum
Cowlitz County Health & Human Services
Peninsula: Mason, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson
Bremerton School District COVID-19 Resources
Grays Harbor County Public Health
Jefferson County Public Health