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Resources to help during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Select a topic below to find information and links to community resources:

School District resources
Useful Links:
 Internet Solutions for DCSD Families
March 27th Parent Letter - Delta County School District
Online Learning Letter - Grand Mesa Choice Academy
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food banks
See the list before for local food banks/pantries. If you can't access the places below, fill out this form and we'll get back to you about possible solutions.
Food Planning Resources from USDA Food Nurtition Service:
Tips for Every Aisle - Use these tips to fill your cart with budget-friendly and healthy options from each food group.
Sample 2-Week Menus - These sample 2-week menus can be used by any person or family wanting to follow a healthy diet at a modest price.
MyPlate Plan - To learn about your food group targets, use the personalized MyPlate Plan tool.
Activities for Families at Home:
MyPlate: Activities to do with Kids - Activities and printables to get the whole family on board with making healthier choices.
Team Nutrition Cooks! - Cooking-based nutrition activities for children ages 8-12 years old.
Team Nutrition Games & Activities - Make your way through all the food groups with these fun games and activities.
Food Finder - Interactive Map for Local Food Banks
Delta Food Pantry at St. Michael's Church​​
  • Monday & Friday 10:30am-12:30pm
  • 970-874-5662
  • 628 Meeker St.Delta, CO, 81416
  • Proof of Residency, client may visit every other month
Salvation Army of Delta
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7AM - 11AM
  • (970) 399 - 3584
  • 704 S HWY 92, Delta, co 81416
  • CSFP, Pantry, TEFAP
Surface Creek Community Service
  • Monday 9AM-11AM and Thursday 1PM-3PM
  • (970-856-9692)
  • 245 W Main, Cedaredge, CO
  • Pantry
Chain of Love
  • 2nd Saturday of the Month
  • (970) 216 - 7905
  • 1402 South Main St.Delta, CO, 81416
  • Seniors: 60 and over and must meet income requirements-can be from any county.
​​Food Planning Resources from USDA Food Nutrition Service:
  • Tips for Every Aisle - Use these tips to fill your cart with budget-friendly and healthy options from each food group.
  • Sample 2-Week Menus - These sample 2-week menus can be used by any person or family wanting to follow a healthy diet at a modest price.
  • MyPlate Plan - To learn about your food group targets, use the personalized MyPlate Plan tool.
  • Activities for Families at Home:
  • MyPlate: Activities to do with Kids - Activities and printables to get the whole family on board with making healthier choices.
  • Team Nutrition Cooks! - Cooking-based nutrition activities for children ages 8-12 years old.
  • Team Nutrition Games & Activities - Make your way through all the food groups with these fun games and activities.
USDA_MyPlate Food Planning Info
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mental health
Families Plus is now offering teletherapy to be available to anyone in the community. We have licensed mental health professionals available to help you through this chaotic time. Contact US Here
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We offer a free training on Substance Abuse Prevention. This ten minute online training is designed to give parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, and other adults the tools to effectively talk about drugs, alcohol, and other forms of substance abuse with youth in the community.
Talking to Children About COVID-19
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Helping Children Cope With Stress
File Size: 49 kb
File Type: pdf
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Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
File Size: 498 kb
File Type: pdf
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Fun Activities and Games for the family
ACTIVE SCREEN TIME:
  • Go Noodle Dance Time: https://family.gonoodle.com/
  • Fun Yoga with Cosmic Kids: https://www.cosmickids.com/

Awesome Youtube Channels for learning:
  • Amoeba Sisters
  • Crash Course
  • Khan Academy 
  • Khan Academy Espanol 
  • Stated Clearly

READING and GENERAL EDUCATION
  • SuessVille.Com - Dr. Seuss favorites
  • Storylineonline.net - Listen to classic books being read by actors, authors, and poets
  • ReadWorks.org – Article-A-Day Keep up with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and stamina
  • Scholastic Classroom Magazines 
  • Pre-K – 8th Grade
  • StarFall.com – Grades pre-K and K, Grades 1-3


SCIENCE
  • National Geographic Kids
  • Space Station Explorers
  • Mystery Science
  • Smithsonian Education Center
  • Energy Kids
  • San Diego Zoo on Animal Planet
  • NASA Space Place
  • ​More Interactive Activities:
  • ​Help the Kelp Game
  • (3rd-5th grade) Learn the impacts of invasive species
  • Evolution lab (8th- high school) CHALLENGE: Learn how evolution works and build the tree of life 
  • Learn about endangered African penguins and their unique personalities at the San Diego Zoo through Penguin Beach! 

ART AND CREATIVITY
  • The Smithsonian:
    • 3D Exhibits and Virtual Tours
    • Smithsonian Magazine Ten Museums You Can Virtually Visit
    • The Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour
    • Digital Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • ​The Kennedy Center:
    • Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
    • Tour the Kennedy Center with The Pigeon
20 Screen-Free things to do with your kids
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 Please reach out to us if you have any suggestions, questions, or need assistance:
  • FamiliesPlusColorado@gmail.com
  • 970-874-0464
  • ​Facebook: Delta County Families Plus
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Stay safe out there and don't be a stranger!
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