Resources for Families During This Health and Economic Crisis
We know this is a tough time for many. We want to help with some of the resources you and your family could need to keep you safe and to help you if you are facing economic challenges or hardship. Additionally, for many families, online learning resources are a great way to keep kids engaged.
Safety
Here are some important tips to help keep you and your family safe.
DO THE FIVE: HELP STOP CORONAVIRUS
1. HANDS Wash them often.
2. ELBOW Cough into it.
3. FACE Don't touch it.
4. FEET Stay more than 6ft apart.
5. FEEL sick? Stay home.
Here are the CDC's guidelines and here is information specific to MI: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
Economics
UNEMPLOYMENT
There are two ways to file a new claim or re-open an existing claim:
FASTEST AND PREFERRED METHOD: Online – Visit www.michigan.gov/uia and sign into MILogin to access or create an account on the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM).
Telephone – Call 1-866-500-0017. If you are hearing impaired, TTY service is available at 1-866-366-0004
Food banks: https://www.fbcmich.org/resources/find-a-food-bank/
Education
Visit www.michigan.gov/mde for the latest updates from the Michigan Department of Education