The city of LA is providing financial assistance (from $700 to $1,500) for in-need households via prepaid cards. Applications may only be completed on April 14 - 16, this Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only three requirements: Households must be in the City of Los Angeles; Households must have total annual incomes that fell below the federal poverty level prior to the COVID-19 crisis; and Households must have fallen into deeper economic hardship during the crisis because at least one household member has lost a job or experienced a reduction in income of at least 50%. Immigration status is not asked about nor considered. More details and a link to an application here: https://hcidla.lacity.org/family-source-centers

Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/resources/scholastic-learn-at-home--free-resources-for-school-closures.html# Adventures in Familyhood Explore zoos, aquariums, museums and destinations around the world without leaving home. Here are 20 virtual field trips you can take with your kids. https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html Days with Grey Easy toddler and preschool activities that help kids create and busy moms thrive. 100+ simple ideas for kids when you need them. https://www.dayswithgrey.com/ Khan Academy Kids Free learning app https://khankids.zendesk.com/hc/en-us Thanks to Jessica Ko for the great resources!

California Congresswoman Karen Bass is hosting a telephone town hall meeting about COVID-19 Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM PST. The meeting will include remarks from Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director, L.A. County Dept. of Public Health, discussing the current local situation and what each of us can do to prevent the further spread of this disease. RSVP here or by calling 323-965-1422.