COVID-19 UPDATE
Achievement Centers for Children & Families will temporarily close in parallel with the Palm Beach County School District closures in response to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Please see below for more information.
Our Family Strengthening Team is checking in with all of our families on a continuous basis. We will update you as we gather information and determine our critical needs. If you would like information on how you can assist please email our Director of Community Engagement, Jessica Gregoire jgregoire@delraychild.org
Event Update & Reschedule Dates
- 19th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour – Postponed until Winter 2020; date to follow
- Palm Beach Par 3 – Cancelled; see you in 2021
- Proper Affair by Boston Proper – Postponed until the Fall 2020; date to follow
We will continue to provide up to date information via email and through our social media channels over the next few weeks. If you have any questions that need to be answered directly please email info@accffoundation.org
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In this uncertain moment, we have every confidence in our community’s ability to pull together with kindness, care, and concern for the common good.
Please see the below list of local & federal resources on the Coronavirus (COVID 19):
City of Delray Beach Updates: Click Here
If you have questions or need assistance, you can call the Coronavirus Helpline: 561-243-7777 (Available Mon – Fri; 8 am – 5 pm)
Palm Beach County Schools: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/coronavirus
https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/health_services/coronavirus_disease_2019__covid_19
FL Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for 2019-20 School Year
CDC (Center for Disease Control): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
Palm Beach County: http://discover.pbcgov.org/Pages/COVID19.aspx
Call PBC’s emergency hotline at 561-712-6400
Primetime Out of School Time Info: https://www.primetimepbc.org/covid19-ptupdates/
Healthier Delray Beach Resources: Click Here
Palm Beach County Library Resources: Click Here
Local Resources
COVID-19 Testing
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is taking calls for screening and will schedule you for an appointment for COVID testing if deemed necessary: https://www.hcdpbc.org/
Delray Beach Testing: NOW OPEN – APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Location: South County Civic Center – 16700 S. Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Call between 7am – 7pm – (561) 804-0250
Palm Beach Testing Sites: Click Here
COVID 19 Updates and Info
Updates on COVID: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/
The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 | 1 (866) 779-6121 | COVID-19@flhealth.gov
How to prepare: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/index.html
Talking to your kids: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
Delray Beach information about closures: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/our-city/safety/coronavirus
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast: 211 has activated its disaster website to provide current information on COVID-19. If you are need of assistance during this time, we encourage you to contact 2-1-1 by visiting their website 211palmbeach.org, dialing 2-1-1, or texting your zip code to 898211.
Delray Beach COVID-19 HOTLINE: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm – (561) 243-7777
Donations FAQ:
Nonprofits First: Dedicated web page that describes needs that are being requested from all Nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofitsfirst.org/page/Covid19Information
ACCF: We are accepting donations via Amazon of non-perishable food items, diapers, and toiletry items – click here to view our wish list.
United Way of Palm Beach County: https://unitedwaypbc.org/coronavirus/
Food Assistance
Achievement Centers for Children & Families:
ACCF is partnering with Boca Helping Hands to offer food kits to currently enrolled summer camp children. Bags of groceries and essential items that have been donated through community support are being distributed via ACCF’s Family Resource Center. Please contact info@achievementcenters.org for more information.
The Caring Kitchen:
EVERY WEDNESDAY – CROS Ministries’ Mobile Food Pantry will distribute pre-made bags of food from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at St. George’s Episcopal Church and Center, 21 West 22nd Street in Riviera Beach (WEATHER PERMITTING). To receive the FULL allotment of food from a CROS Ministries’ food pantry, you must bring a photo ID and identification for all family members.
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH – CROS Ministries’ Mobile Food Pantry will distribute pre-made bags of food from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1901 12th Ave S. in Lake Worth (WEATHER PERMITTING). To receive the FULL allotment of food from a CROS Ministries’ food pantry, you must bring a photo ID and identification for all family members.
EVERY SATURDAY, CROS Ministries’ Mobile Food Pantry will distribute pre-made bags of food (Weather Permitting) from 8:30 am – 10:00 am at Church in the Palms, 3812 Jog Road in Greenacres. To receive the FULL allotment of food from a CROS MINISTRIES’ Food Pantry for you and your family, you must bring your photo ID and identification for all of your family members.
For a list of CROS pantries that are open and times of operation, visit our website at https://www.crosministries.org/food-pantries/. For other food resources, please contact 211 HelpLine.
Feeding South Florida Emergency Services: https://feedingsouthflorida.org/benefits-emergency-services/
https://feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/
Palm Beach County School Feeding Sites: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/news/what_s_new/feeding_sites_open_during_school_closure
Emergency Food Resources: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/palm_beach_food_banks.html
Boca Helping Hands: https://www.bocahelpinghands.org/Covid-19
JFS: If anyone in Boca or Delray needs Kosher Home Delivered Meals, please have them contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Call 561-852-3333
Food Bank of Palm Beach County: https://www.pbcfoodbank.org/news
Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray: In a partnership with The Avenue Church, Trinity Delray, 400 N. Swinton Ave., will open its commercial kitchen to help anyone affected with layoffs during this season. Hot meals will be brought out to cars from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church is accepting donations from local restaurants and the community to help with providing meals. The Early Childhood Center, serving children from 2 to 4 years old, has reopened to provide daycare and help parents who are essential personnel. Visit trinitydelray.org or contact info@trinitydelray.org
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Emergency Food Pantry: https://www.hmhbpbc.org/pantry
The School District of Palm Beach County: To find the location nearest you, visit https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com/.
Community Coordinated Sites
• Click here for FLIPANY-Palm Beach County locations distributing food.
• Click here for information about Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County locations distributing Grab ‘n Go bags and other food.
• Click here for a summary of food sites – when you click this link, please scroll down for links to information about Food Sites/Pantry Information/Food Distribution information.
Summer BreakSpot sites have opened early to provide free meals for youth ages 18 and under.
Florida Impact is another great resource for connecting seniors, children, and families with food.
United Way Food Finder Map: Click Here
Legal Services
Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller: https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/Home/Components/News/News/206/16
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County COVID-19: Resources Here or call 561-655-8944.
Managing Stress and Anxiety
CDC Resources for managing stress related to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/covid19 or call 561-801-HELP (4357).
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach: Providing Counseling Services via teletherapy calls. Please refer calls to 844-848-6777 to be scheduled for an appointment. Click here for resources.
Marriage and Family Services: Free Mental Health Support & Resources: Services are at no cost to families and providers. If you are needing assistance and would like a referral for mental health services, please contact Mr. Eric Mundt, LMFT, with Marriage & Family Services:
Phone: 561.503.3059 E-Mail: MarriageFamilyServices@comcast.net Online: www.MarriageFamilyServices.com
Mindful of Your Mental Health: Self-Care in a Quarantine: Watch the webinar on YouTube
15 Apps to keep you healthy while sheltering in place: Click Here
10 Ways to Stay Active While Social Distancing: Click Here
Re-employment Assistance
Reemployment Assistance: http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants
JFS: Fund for those who have lost their job or have had a disruption in their work due to the coronavirus Call 561-852-3333
Remote Learning Info & Resources
ACCF Virtual Story Time: Join us each week for Virtual Story Time with our Teachers and Volunteers! Click here for Virtual Story Time videos.
Preparing for Digital Remote Learning: https://palmbeachschools.org/news/what_s_new/march_2020/preparing_for_digital_remote_learning?fbclid=IwAR0TdyRenO-F7tBCaOT8zOugJ67G2gZb3Vh0Dvv5yeadHBpqiplYQCw6UNM
Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
42 Free Online School Resources: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/37-free-online-resources-for-schools-shifting-online-during-coronavirus/
Palm Beach County School District Info:
https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/health_services/coronavirus_disease_2019__covid_19
FL Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for 2019-20 School Year
Early Learning Activities for Parents & Providers:
The Full Parent and Families Schedule (in English and Spanish) is available here: https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/parent-coronavirus.
@ELCPalmBeach on Facebook @ELCPalmBeach on Twitter
@ELCPalmBeach on Instagram @ELCPalmBeach on YouTube
Virtual tours of 12 famous museums
Coronavirus Resources For Childcare Centers, Teachers & Parents – Infant, Toddler and Preschool
The School District of Palm Beach County has announced that fall classes will be held virtually: Read their official statement here
FLDRS/ESE PARENT SERVICES SUPPORT
During Distance Learning
Lissette Martinez – 561-434-8377 – lissette.martinez@palmbeachschools.org
Mary Black – 561-676-1492 – mary.black.c@palmbeachschools.org
Parent University Events scheduled on 4/25/20 and 5/16/20 held at Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center have been CANCELLED due to mandated social distancing.
Parent Services/Parent As Liason (PAL) continues to work remotely and we are available to speak with parents and attend virtual IEP meetings. We are here to listen and guide you!
Excellent Resources below:
Distance Learning – https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/digital_learning
FDLRS Webinars – http://www.fdlrs.org/
ESE INFO – https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/digital_learning/ese_faqs
COVID-19 Guide For Parents: Click here for article
Rent and Utility Assistance
Catholic Charities of Palm Beach County: Taking calls for rental/utility assistance. Please refer calls to 561-360-3323 and leave a message. They are working remotely and someone will get back with you. Click here for resources.
Palm Beach County Human Services Eviction Prevention Program: 561-904-7900 or apply online.
Transportation Services
Palm Tran Adjusted Schedule: http://discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran/Pages/default.aspx
Tri – Rail: Temporary Schedule Adjustment & Fare Suspension. Effective, Saturday, March 28, Tri-Rail will provide a reduced train schedule until further notice. During this time, service will be fare-free so no tickets or passes will be required. Click here for train schedules.