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The San Diego Public Library’s “Take-and-Make Craft Kits” are available for pick up starting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1! The kit comes with 3 different Halloween themed crafts and are for children in elementary school but ALL ages are welcome to pick one up! Supplies are limited, so please call your local library and to reserve a kit! 

There's no better time to be a kid other than right now in the month of October! Tour San Diego County with a variety of locations providing FREE admission for kids under 12 years old accompanied with an adult with valid admission! 

An adult with valid admission can bring up to FIVE children (11 years and younger) to the zoo for FREE throughout the month of October! 

Tutoring help is provided 6 days a week in English and Spanish!  

WITH SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 10:00AM

WITH WORDS ALIVE! AT 2:00PM

 Grab-and-Go Meal Distribution – Recognizing the needs of our neighbors, we have opened a grab-and-go meal pick up site at the Jacobs Center. Hours of operation are every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm. Kiosk is located at 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego. Social distancing will be practiced and drive through options available. 

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Grab-and-Go Fresh Food Bank at the Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego. Register for yourself, your family or your friends for fresh food pick up. 

Even if you can’t register, organizers invite you to stop by and if there is available food they will provide it to you. 

During the prolonged school closures due to COVID-19, DEEP and many of its partner organizations and agencies are offering schools, families, and children an array of supports and experiences that no one entity could have done on its own. We are truly #InThisTogether

The District has developed an Instructional Resource page to provide educational support to families during school closures. The site provides activities, lessons, and digital resources to engage your child during this time away from the classroom.

The Library has online educational resources, including Help Now - a live tutoring program and the eCloud downloadable eBook catalog. Families who do not have a library card can apply for a card online to access these and other online resources.

Stay In Storytime Club

Spring Into Reading

Coronavirus for Children - A FREE Book

Mindheart COVIBOOK - Multilingual

The DEEP Team have hosted Read-Alouds from our homes to yours. Perfect activity for the entire family! Read-Alouds are available on Facebook or YouTube. At DEEP we believe that...

Early Readers=Future Leaders.

 We're All in This Together

Talking to Kids About COVID-19

COVID-19 Tips for Parents

Just For Kids: A Comic Explores COVID-19

Caring for Each Other

The Elementary Institute of Science is posting a different science activity each day called the Daily Science Dose, posted on the EIS Facebook page and website. 

Check out our collection of fun and easy activities to practice science at home. 

Teaching Science At Home

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, First 5 San Diego is compiling alerts and resources to help partners, parents and San Diego County residents impacted by the crisis. 

Questions about COVID-19?

Pediatric Nurse Advice Line: 858-966-8399

8 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week

Watch Informational Video

Cleaning Your Hands - English

Cleaning Hands - Spanish

 The San Diego COVID-19 Children's Fund supports childcare, food assistance, and remote learning during these unprecedented times. Families struggling to make ends meet can now apply for funds to help cover the cost of child care and basic needs.  

 SDG&E’s direct assistance programs can help people experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19.  Many may qualify for SDG&E assistance programs and bill discount programs.   

 The San Diego COVID-19 Children's Fund supports childcare, food assistance, and remote learning during these unprecedented times. Families struggling to make ends meet can now apply for funds to help cover the cost of child care and basic needs.  

   United Way of San Diego County is hosting the San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative as part of the greater San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, to provide flexible resources to individuals impacted by layoffs and reduced working hours implemented by employers.  

As we navigate the unprecedented situation caused by the COVID-19 virus, Words Alive is sharing engaging resources to help our community use their love of reading to navigate this turbulent time. 

Story Station: Kids and Families

Quaranteens: Teens and Young Adults

Staying connected matters. While our branches may be temporarily closed, we're still committed to help everyone in our community stay active and engaged. We're doing our best to provide resources to help you and your family in this difficult time.

 Virtual Conversation Cafés Call for Connection

The County has launched a new website, LiveWell @ Home, a free resource to help residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy while staying at home. Resources and activities are by age group and topic to help you find the right tools to match your needs.