As this situation develops, we will provide updated information below. We are learning and revising as we go and appreciate your patience. We can all get through this together.
August 17, 2020
Click here for timely information for parents and children about COVID-19 and how children can help prevent the spread.
August 10, 2020
This website has some good resources (e.g.: social stories, etc.) for teaching young children, autistic, and special needs clients about COVID-19 and mask-wearing. Autism Resource Central.
June 4, 2020
Our staff just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of our amazing parents and caregivers – you’re doing such a great job right now (as always.) xoxoxo
April 8, 2020
Resources for families
Ideas of things for children to do outside
Video on things to do outside while social distancing
A video for kids on what social distancing is
A book for kids that explains what the virus is, how it is transmitted and how to stay safe
Thriving at home workbook – a mental wellness workbook for children and their parents during quarantine
April 7, 2020
Click here for information on contacting Service Canada.
March 26, 2020
Resources from the Government of Canada
Resources from Alberta Health Services
- Mental Health: Coping and Connection for Children & Families During COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
- Practical and Emotional Preparedness for a Pandemic
Resources from the City of Edmonton
March 25, 2020
12 Alternatives to Lashing out at your Child
World Health Organization – Healthy Parenting
March 24, 2020
Canadian Resources for Employees
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- BDC – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
March 18, 2020
An update for our Foster Families about COVID-19 and our agency response
Links on COVID-19
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
A message from Janet Ryan-Newell
Activities to keep the kids entertained
If you have any additional ideas, resources, or tips, please head to our Facebook Page to share them there. Or if you just want to start a conversation, our Facebook page is a welcome and safe place to do that too.
Museum Tours
Here are a few museums with online tours
Here are some more museums with online tours
Zoos with Live Cams
Here is a list of a few zoos with Live Cams
This list has a few more
Or try a Google search
100 Things to do while trapped inside (not all are suitable for children)
100 Non-Screen Time Activities for kids
49 physically active ideas for kids 2 to 4
