COVID-19 Information Resources
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: FOOD, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, CHILD CARE, AND MORE…
Resources for Individuals and Families Amid COVID-19 – click here
EVICTION MORATORIUM – Resources for Renters Amid the Eviction Moratorium – click here.
COVID-19 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALERT! –
Financial assistance available to help Hawaiian Electric, Hawaii Gas, and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative customers who are in need, pay bills through CARES Act funding, and other aid available from government and nonprofit organizations:- click here to learn more
Providers, Vendors, and Contractors – COVID-19 Plan and Prepare Memo for Providers, Vendors and Contractors (3/9/20)
Click Here for COVID-19 current information from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Click Here for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 resource page.
Child Care Providers (Private and Family), also School and University Representatives –
Statewide Child Care Providers – PATCH Directory- click here
Frequently Asked Questions about Child Care FAQs COVID-19 (rev 5-1-2020)
Interim Guidance for Child Care Administrators from the State of Hawaii Department of Health
Supplemental Guidance for Child Care Programs That Remain Open
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K12 Schools and Child Care Programs
CDC has posted FAQs for K-12 Schools and Child Care Program Administrators re: COVID-19 at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html
The CDC has posted information regarding cleaning and disinfection and checklists for schools and childcare programs at the following websites:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universities.html
For families who are sheltering in place with their children –
Updates and resources from the Executive Office on Early Learning Amid COVID-19.
Helpful resources from the Executive Office on Early Learning.
Resources for Child Welfare Professionals and Caregivers –
Information from the Children’s Bureau (3/19/20)
Information from the Child Welfare League of America (3/20/20)
Communication to Resource Caregivers and POS Providers (3/10/20)
SNAP (Food) APPLICATION, SNAP RECERTIFICATION, SNAP SUPPLEMENT AND P-EBT UPDATES – click here
P-EBT Round 1 – Vital Information click here (6/24/20)
P-EBT Round 2 – Vital Information click here (9/16/20)
P-EBT Round 3 – Vital Information click here (4/8/21)
Summer P-EBT – Vital Information click here (7/8/21)
Keiki Under 6 Food Support – Vital Information click here (6/24/21)
FRAUD ALERT: USDA Warns of Text Scam Targeting SNAP Recipients (9/10/20) – click here for more information
Med-QUEST/Medicaid – Vital Information Amid COVID-19 (4/6/20)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation –
Letter from VR Administrator (3/27/20)
Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (3/27/20)
Hawaii COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Disability Benefits
Multilingual Resources Amid COVID-19 – click here
General COVID-19 Legal Aid Information
Domestic Violence Resources – Vital Information Amid COVID-19 – click here (3/27/20)
Due to COVID-19, Domestic Violence Action Center’s Helpline has established a new number to respond to text messages from survivors. If you’re unable to speak safely, you can text (605) 956-5680, to chat with a helpline specialist Monday through Friday from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm. If you’d prefer to speak to someone over the phone you can call helpline at (808) 531-3771 or toll free at (800) 690-6200 to speak to someone during these hours.
State Homeless Programs Office – Communication to Providers of Homeless Programs (3/5/20)
Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness (3/22/20)
Youth Correctional Services – Communication to All Non-Personnel Visitors (3/13/20)
Social Security Updates – Information from the Social Security Administration (3/16/20)
CARES Act and ARPA Funds – Information and breakdown of Federal Funds hosted on the Hawaii Data Collaborative website