Crisis Resources

BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES

View Operation Food Source Distribution List
Snopes – Free Case of Baby Formula
Need Help Paying Bills – Free Baby Formula
Missouri expands food stamp program in response to coronavirus
Charter/Spectrum is offering 2 months of free internet to support Academic Learning for families. Call (844) 488-8395 for more information. Also, please note that if there is an outstanding bill, the free internet is not an option.
TLC for Kids provides staffing for childcare programs around the region, as well as in-home care. Contact Angela at angela@tlcforkids.com or by calling 314-725-5560
If you lost your income or health insurance due to COVID-19, you might qualify for help. FSD Benefit Flyer
SNAP Outreach
Spire has coronavirus assistance for our residential and small business customers. Eligible residential customers will receive a $100 pledge on their Spire bill. Eligible small business customers will receive a $200 pledge on their Spire bill. To apply go to SpireEnergy.com/Relief
St. Louis COVID-19 Mutual Aid Support

EDUCATION RESOURCES

Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News

Explaining the News to Our Kids

How to talk to children about difficult news

Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News

Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events

How to talk to your kids about the riot at the US Capitol

Resources to Support Children in the Wake of the Violent Mob in the US Capitol

Struggling To Discuss Tough Topics With A Kid? Here Are Books That Might Help

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about news literacy

Resources for Educating Towards Justice

Talking Race With Young Children

Five Ways to Advocate for Justice in Education

Three ways to teach the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Responding To The Insurrection At the US Capitol

J. is for Justice: How can we achieve educational justice in our schools?

COVID-19 RESOURCES

In 2020, at the invitation of Jason Purnell, United 4 Children was named the lead agency overseeing childcare and early childhood education for the Regional COVID-19 Response Team. U4C is leveraging networks and resources to lead partnering organizations and childcare providers during this crisis.

Each of these areas are designed to support the whole child regardless if care is taking place at home or in a child care setting. United 4 Children’s services area available to caregivers and families across the St. Louis Metro Region.

Care Coordination

As essential businesses will remain open during the COVID-19 crisis, the children of first responders will need a safe place to be during work hours.

Child Care Aware of Missouri is serving as the lead organization in providing child care referrals. Email referralcenter@mo.childcareaware.org or call the toll-free number at 866-892-3228. United 4 Children’s team is offering virtual and coaching support to childcare staff. If you would like support, email helpme@united4children.org

Basic Needs Form

In this time of crisis, childcare providers may lose access to items critical to basic needs. This includes but is not limited to: food, diapers, health and hygiene supplies. We are working together with multiple agencies to identify basic needs for centers and families. Please let us know what your needs are so that we can help the suppliers understand childcare specific needs for coordination. If you have any questions, email helpme@united4children.org

Basic Needs Information Form

Child Specific Consultation

Life is changing drastically and children are in the midst of the chaos. United 4 Children is here to help children thrive. Using a strengths-based approach, we can provide expert coaching to support the child’s health and well-being. The process is as follows: Contact United 4 Children by the region HERE or fill out the google form below, and our team will customize a specific plan and match the family or child with expert coaching with 30 minute sessions.

Child Specific Needs Request