Family and Kids

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Fact Sheets

COVID-19: Distance Learning and Special Education Services in Minnesota Public Schools

COVID-19: Orders for Protection (OFP), Custody and Parenting Time During the Pandemic

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Meals For Public School Children While Schools Are Closed

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Other Resources

Helpful Websites

Information on Remote Court Hearings

Author: Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely using Zoom, WebEx, and/or VMR. This site includes information for attorneys, parties, and others who are required to appear at remote hearings.

Go to the website: Remote Hearings in Minnesota Courts

COVID-19 family and medical leave

Author: Department of Labor

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act says more people can take leave if the reason is because of COVID-19. This includes sick leave for yourself, a family member, or leave because a child's school or child care is closed due to COVID-19. Some people might not be covered by this law. Read the FAQ's to learn more about how it might apply to you.

Go to the website: COVID-19 family and medical leave expansion FAQ's

Apply for Pandemic EBT -- Food Stamps for School Kids

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Apply starting noon on June 8. This program, called P-EBT, is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals. Apply and get up to $325 per child to spend on groceries. Children may continue to receive "grab n go" meals or emergency food at COVID-19 emergency feeding sites offered by schools and community locations, even if they are receiving P-EBT benefits.

Go to the website: Apply for Pandemic EBT benefits

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Q & A

COVID-19: Unemployment Benefits When Your Child's Daycare or School Closes

Source: Education for Justice

Videos

P-EBT: Food Benefits for Kids

Source: Education for Justice & Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul

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