COVID-19 and child welfare

One-page resource from the World Health Organization (WHO)

Resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) with information on preparing your family and tips for helping children cope

Virtual programming and support groups for Ontario kin, customary care, and adoptive parents and caregivers

Collection of resources from the Ontario Ministry of Health

Blog post by the Canadian Paediatric Society

Guidance, recommendations, and resources provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts

Set of six one-page resources for parents which cover planning one-on-one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress, and talking about COVID-19

Thoughts and advice for parents with babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Information on how children at different ages may react to traumatic events

Information and resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics related to helping children understand what is happening during times of crisis and promoting effective coping strategies for children

The Canadian Pediatric Society has put together a resource for caregivers to refer to when seeking out health information online, with the aim of preventing the spread of mis- and disinformation.

Some children will need to be tested for COVID-19 with a nose swab. BC Children’s Hospital has put together a video and some tips for caregivers to prepare children for the test.

The COVID-19 Health Literacy Project, together with Harvard Health Publishing, has created fact sheets in 40+ languages about COVID-19, including fact sheets that are aimed at children and youth aged 3-6, 6-12, and 13-18 years old.

The pandemic has resulted in more time spent at home, and as caregivers try to parent and work at the same time, home injuries have been on the rise. The Canadian Pediatric Society has some easy and accessible suggestions for ways to prevent home injuries during the pandemic.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides a science-based overview of the COVID-19 vaccine that is intended to bust common myths that have been spreading online.

The basic protection against COVID-19 is the same for everyone, but it is even more important if you are pregnant. This resource provides information to help you make your decision.

Collection of resources compiled by the American Academy of Pediatrics, including resources on breastfeeding during the pandemic and information related to face coverings for children