Covid-19 Resources
Cleveland Schools Updates and Learning Resources
As of now, all K-12 schools in the state are closed. Individual districts have published information to help the families they serve. Click on your district below for more information.
CMSD has granted free access to Scholastic Learn At Home, an online learning platform with daily lessons for children from pre-K to grade 12. Find the free login and additional information here:
Summer learning packets are available by mail for kids in grades K-5 from GreatSchools.org” you can click here to register for a packet.
Visit the Cleveland School Book Fund website for information and videos to help with early literacy. The fund makes high-quality books available to CMSD students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade.
Yes, Assignments and lottery results for applications that were submitted prior to March 13 will be emailed and/or texted to parents and caregivers in the evening on Monday, April 6. Applications that were received after March 13 will be listed as WAITLIST. Get up-to-date information here.
The Ohio Education Association offers this link for parents to find resources Cleveland Schools Book Fund is offering free books for kids Pre-K to 4th grade The The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program is supporting AP The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio are launching The Cyber Club Sesame Street has released at-home learning materials, including animations NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration has some great Cleveland Metroparks has launched a virtual classroom. The Center for Arts Inspired Learning’s has resources for arts education at home. Ready4K—a service that texts parents three times a week with simple learning Beginning Monday, March 30, Ohio’s eight PBS stations will air grade-level Crayola has creative at-home learning resources including art-infused lesson Sign up for Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library to receive free books Cleveland Public Library and Cuyahoga County Public Library |
Food and Nutrition Assistance
Free Summer Mobile Meals: Summer’s here, and that means many children won’t be receiving daily meals
from their schools.
If you know a child in need of free summer meals, come to one of the mobile Summer Meal sites listed below. Food Bank staff is available at each site to help you apply for SNAP and other critical benefits! Summer Feeding Mobile Flyer 6-26-20
Here is a list of Cleveland area food pantries: Cleveland OH Food Pantries | Cleveland Ohio Food Pantries, Food Banks, Soup Kitchens
Shuttles are also available to schools providing free meals. Get more information here.
Here is an interactive map of the meal pickup and shuttle stops.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is still operating, and has information on how they are addressing COVID-19 here.
Use this site to manage or apply for healthcare, child care, food and cash benefits. The county has suspended all work requirements for food and cash assistance, and the state is working to fast track applications.
You can find information about other public supports through the Advocates for Ohio’s Future, here http://advocatesforohio.org/post?s=2020-03-23-aof-covid19-resources
Health and Safety
Your water is definitely safe! See what Cleveland Water Department is doing to ensure you have access to safe water during this time. Learn more here.
Here is a list of other COVID – 19 Resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The state of Ohio is preparing to shut all day care centers. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will provide child care to families where parents work in the health, safety, and essential service fields during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information visit jfs.ohio.gov.
Department of Public Utilities Customer Reconnection Updates
While business is operating as normal, the Public Utilities Building is closed to the public. Cleveland Water and Cleveland Public Power have temporarily stopped disconnection of residential services for non-payment. Cleveland Water customers should call (216) 664-3130 and Cleveland Public Power customers should call (216) 664-4600 for service restoration.
Cleveland Water Pollution Control (WPC) Customer Service lobby remains open to the public to purchase permits and review maps. The WPC office at 12302 Kirby Ave. is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Report emergencies 24/7 by calling (216) 664-2513.
To date:
· CPP has reconnected 126 total customers
· CWD has reconnected 1,535 total customers
Cleveland Water customers can make payments and manage their account at myclevelandwater.com or by calling (216) 664-3130. Questions can be submitted via the inquiry form at clevelandwater.com/ask-a-
Cleveland Water and CPP customers may also use the dropbox located at 1201 Lakeside Ave. Please include name and account number along with payment. Multiple accounts must be on separate checks.
The CDC and Ohio Department of Health recommend that we wear cloth masks or other face coverings in public as a preventative measure to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. This link provides information on how to make sew, and no-sew masks at home.
Cleveland Pandemic Response (CPR) is offering mutual aid and community support for residents.
To learn more, get involved, or ask for help, find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cprCLE
Umbrella is coordinating grocery delivery and medication pick-up for Cleveland seniors. Adults 60+ can request grocery deliveries online or call 844-402-2480. They will be matched to a local volunteer who can shop on their behalf. $10 suggested contribution for each delivery, but it is up to the customer to pay what they wish. They are also seeking volunteers to do the shopping. There is no minimum commitment to volunteer – even doing one grocery shop makes a big difference. All deliveries are contactless and hyperlocal. https://www.askumbrella.com/
Economic Stability
Use this site to manage or apply for healthcare, child care, food and cash benefits. The county has suspended all work requirements for food and cash assistance, and the state is working to fast track applications.
You can find information about other public supports through the Advocates for Ohio’s Future, here http://advocatesforohio.org/post?s=2020-03-23-aof-covid19-resources
If you were layed off or fired from your job, you can file for unemployment here.
The government has approved stimulus relief checks for families, The government has approved stimulus relief checks for families. |
Voting and the Census
Yes! Ohio’s Primary Election was extended to April 28, 2020. If you are registered to vote, but haven’t yet, contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/) to request an absentee ballot by noon on April 25th. There will be NO IN PERSON VOTING at the polls. Completed ballots must be postmarked by April 27th, or placed in the dropbox at the Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.
Yes! Responding to the Census is required, and the process continues despite the coronavirus pandemic. You may respond by phone, online, or by using a paper form. Learn more at https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html.