CHILDREN & YOUTH
COVID-19 RESOURCES

 

Violence for teens and young adults in a relationship is worsened by the current shelter-in-place order during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This video explores those dynamics and discusses the legal remedies to promote safety from dating violence. If you’re a youth in Santa Clara County and you’re experiencing dating violence, there is help. Reach out to Legal Advocates for Children & Youth (LACY), a program of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, by calling (408) 280-2416. For immediate help, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

Pandemic-EBT: Due to COVID-19, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the coronavirus emergency. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries. Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply. Most will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 12, 2020.

StandUp for Kids (Youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness)
StandUp for Kids provides services at an outreach center (The Village) located at 1100 Shasta Ave. Suite 110 in San Jose to youth between the ages of 12-24 experiencing homelessness. The Village is open Monday - Thursday from 5:30 PM – 8 PM and on Saturday from 12 PM – 3 PM. Services include hot meals, a shower, hygiene & basic necessities, resources & referrals to services, and a safe place to work on goals with a caring adult. Although showing an ID is not required to receive services, proof of age needs to be shown no more than 30 days after initial intake.

Therapy for Santa Clara County Youth Ages 16-25 (The Hub) Services available 7 days a week at (408) 850-6140.

COVID-19 Community Resources for Children & Youth (PDF) - Updated 5/15/2020

YOUTH: COVID-19 Virus Resources - Cell Phones, Laptops, Work Study Payments, Free Storage 
As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus becomes increasingly urgent, efforts are underway to address the needs of foster youth, homeless youth and other vulnerable populations. California Youth Connection is maintaining an updated list.

Free Groceries (SiliconValleyStrong)
Our community partners are providing free fresh fruit, vegetables and pantry staples for individuals and families in need.

School Closure Meal Sites
Bagged meals for children 18 years and younger offered by school districts in Santa Clara and San Mateo.

CA Dept of Ed has posted a list of all the school districts and locations offering grab-and-go meals during the #COVID19 school closure.

Students: Resources for Remote Learning

The Law Foundation will update this list of resources as they become available. Click here to contact us.

 

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