Resources and Tips for Families with Young Children

Carroll County E-SMART’s Resources for Providers and Families During COVID-19

Other Resources:

Rental Assistance is Available

If you or someone you know has experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are behind on rent, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, may be able to help.  More information here.

Sesame Street’s “Family Tips: Staying Healthy Everyday”

Curious George video to help your child understand the importance of hand washing

National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19

SAMHSA’s “Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an infection disease outbreak”

SAMHSA’s “Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers during infection disease outbreak”

World Health Organization’s “Mental Health Considerations”

Sesame Street’s Tips During Health Emergencies

You can stay informed with reliable information from local, state, and federal public health sources:

Carroll County’s COVID-19 call center line is 410-876-4848 and is open 8 am – 5 pm Monday — Friday. After hours, people can leave a message that will be returned the next business day, or call 211. For hotline and website information in different counties, visit our COVID-19 Hotlines and Websites.

For up to date local and national information visit the Carroll County Health Department’s COVID-19 site, the state’s page, and the CDC’s page.