Second Hand Smoking Newsletters provided by the Lake County Health Department
Smoking_COVID_SHS.pdf Newsletter #1: Frequently Asked Questions about Smoking and COVID
Smoking_COVID_SHS_Spanish.pdf Boletín Informativo #1 Preguntas frecuentes sobre fumar y COVID
SHS and Youth.pdf Newsletter #2: Second Hand Smoking and its Affect on Youth
SHS and Youth_Spanish.pdf Boletín Informativo #2 El humo de segunda mano y su efecto en los jóvenes
Meal resources:
“Meals for Kids” interactive map – to help families find meals for children while schools are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The directs people to local sites where kids can get free meals.
Food Findern displays USDA’s Meals for Kids locations on their web and mobile app
USDA National Hunger Hotline is available for anyone seeking food assistance. The hotline, operated by Hunger Free America, can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
http://illinoisunidos.com/ resources during COVID-19
AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LAKE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN
This is is not an all inclusive link. Use 211lakecoutny.org or dial 211 from anywhere in Lake County to speak to a counselor
Organization/Web Site Links
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A Safe Place the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence in Lake County, Illinois
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Boys and Girls Club of Lake County provides after school and summer programming for children. Virtual club option during COVID-19 |
Boys Scouts of America provides character building programs for children. Virtual scouting activities during COVID-19
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Catholic Charities of Lake County has a broad array of services. COVID-19 service and response are available
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Childserv offers a wide range of services for children, from foster care to early childhood education throughout the Chicagoland area. Temporarily closed during COVID-19
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College of Lake County- the county's community college also offers free adult educational classes. Buildings are closed during COVID-19
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COOL offers food pantry, family housing and veterans assistance
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Habitat for Humanity helps families build and improve places to call home
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Job Center of Lake County connects employers and workforce and provides resources for those seeking employment. Closed during COVID-19 but working remotely. You may Email your request to elocke@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-3450 |
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IL Department of Employment Security- administers state unemployment benefits, runs the employment service and Illinois Job Bank, and publishes labor market information. Emergency rules are in place to assist more families during COVID-19
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IL Department of Human Services- provides a variety of assistance including SNAP benefits and Medical Card.
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Lake County Affordable Housing Commission provides grant funds and forgivable loans to qualifying Lake County residences.
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Lake County Health Department and Community Center provides a variety of health services including immunizations, doctor appointments, addiction rehab, dental and mental health services.
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Lake Behavioral Health offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services for patients 12 and older. They are open during COVID-19 but are not accepting visitors.
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HACES programs are: Legalization, Immigrant Family Resource, Health Plans Enrollment and Navigation, Citizenship and naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, School Parent Mentors, and Bilingual GED preparation. .
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Mano a Mano Family Resource Center mission is to empower immigrant families in Lake County, IL to become full participants in American life. This includes a variety of programs
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NICASA provides behavioral health and substance abuse assistance. They remain open during COVID-19 and have included virtual resources during this time
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Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those age 60 and over. During COVID-19 you may call the main office number at 847-662-6925 to speak to a telephone counseling attorney Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm and special telephone access for victims of domestic violence on Wednesday evenings between 6 pm and 8 pm.
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PADS of Lake County is a homeless shelter. During COVID-19 shelters are closed but access to individual accommodations is available after being assessed at the Waukegan location during the hours fo 8-4, Monday- Friday. You may also call 847-689-4357
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Salvation Army offers a variety of services including assistance with utility bill payments, safe shelter, and food security. During COVID-19 food pantries are closed but are providing meals in to-go boxes. An Emotional and Spiritual Support Hotline has also been created and is available from 8-4 by calling 877-740-8829. You may also leave a message
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Roberti Community House has over 20 different programs including a culinary pathway. During COVID-19 their efforts have shifted to focus on food recover, prepartions and distribution
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UMMA Centers provides free GED and computer training as well as ESL and Spanish classes. During COVID-19 food pantry remains open Monday and Wednesday 10-3. GED students are allowed to work form home but all other classes are postponed. You may call 847-336-6136 or email info@ummacenters.org
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Waukegan Public Library beyond books and other media the library provides a variety of services and classes. During COVID-19 you are able to apply for a free library card online to access all their online resources.
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YWCA of Lake County provides services to empower women and eliminate racism including Childcare Assistance Program. During COVID-19 they will be closed ot the public but staff is available remotely.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
Organization Web Site:
Illinois Department on Aging
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Illinois Department of Human Rights
EDUCATIONAL LINKS:
LearnAway!, a website where educators teaching birth to 12th grade can find and share resources, curriculum and ideas to support remote learning.
Literacy
Reviewed Childrens Books
National Center for Family Literacy
Improving Early Reading Achievement
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Parent Links
Helping your Child with Homework
Bilingual Education
Google Translate
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
Discovery School: Foreign Languages
SPECIAL EDUCATION LINKS:
Organizations and Agencies for Special Needs Children
The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Council for Exceptional Children
US Department of Education
Information on Specific Conditions
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Foundation for the Blind
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Dyslexia
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://ladseschroeder.weebly.com/ resources for students who need speech therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive physical education
Information and Resources on Adult Special Needs and Special Education Issues
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Illinois Division of Developmental Disability Services
Society for Disability Studies
Advocacy
Illinois Developmental Disabilities Council
Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Assistive Technology
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Behavioral Issues and Topics
Functional Behavioral Assessments
Bullying
NASP: Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Alternate Assessment
Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA)
Interactive Illinois Report Card
Guardianship
The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
High School
Successful Transitions: Making the Move to High School
Higher Education
Higher Education Questions and Answers for Students with Disabilities
WrightsLaw: Help for College Students with Disabilities
Homebound
Special Needs Student Transportation
IEP Development
WrightsLaw: Smart IEPs
WrightsLaw: Writing IEPs for Success
Inclusion
WrightsLaw: Inclusion
PACER.org: Telling Classmates about Child's Disability
Military Families
STOMP Project Training
Literacy
WrightsLaw: Students with IEPs can receive Title 1 Services
WrightsLaw: Criteria for Remedial Reading Programs
Recreation/Leisure
Illinois Special Olympics
KIDS LINKS
A Word a Day
American Girl: Fun for Girls
Angelina Ballerina
PBS Kids
Bananaboo
Ben and Jerry's Fun Stuff
Billy Bear's Playground
Bob the Builder
Brain Bashers
Chateau Meddybemps: Learning Activities
Chess Kids Academy
Children's Storybooks Online
Cool Spots for Kids
Dave Pilkey's Web Site of Fun
Disney Junior
Exploratorium
Fact Monster
FunBrain
Funology.com
Hip Pocket Change
How Stuff Works
Kids Activities
Kids.gov
Kids Mysteries
Learning Planet
LegoLand
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic: Education
Newseum
NIEHS Kids' Pages
OwlKids.com
PuzzleMaker
Scholastic for Kids
Signing Time (Sign Language)
Smithsonian Kids
Smithsonian: Kids Collecting