Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for the Afterschool Field
We are facing an unprecedented time in the out-of-school time field. Some programs have had to close while others are drastically expanding their services to meet changing needs. The Iowa Afterschool Alliance wants to make sure that program staff, youth, and families feel supported during this time of constant change and uncertainty. To support access to information about how best to respond to coronavirus disease, we are maintaining this page with links to resources published by state and federal agencies and other reputable sources. This website will be updated with new information and resources as they become available, so please check back frequently. We also advise consulting your state education and public health agencies as well as your school district and local public health department for local information.

National Health Guidance
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CDC - CIARTF Stakeholder Call: Schools and Child Care Programs
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CDC - Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs (March 12, 2020)
Iowa Child Care Guidance
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Iowa Department of Human Services - COVID-19 Childcare Summer Program Guidance (May 21, 2020)
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Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral - CCR&R Child Care Services and Resources Flyer
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Iowa Department of Human Services - Funding Opportunities Available to Childcare Programs
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Iowa Department of Human Services - Support for Childcare Providers During COVID-19 (March 30, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Human Services - Childcare Guidance: COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
Iowa Education Guidance
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Iowa Department of Education - COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: Summer Learning and Activities (May 20, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Education - Resources to Support Learning During COVID-19
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Iowa Department of Education - Return-to-Learn Guidance (May 8, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Education - COVID-19 Guidance: Family School Engagement Resources, Best Practices, and Considerations (April 21, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Education - Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Families about Continuous Learning (April 17, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Education - COVID-19 Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated April 14, 2020)
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Iowa Department of Education - Approved Sponsors to Provide Meals During COVID-19 Related Closures (March 31, 2020)
Employment/Business Resources
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Iowa Department of Economic Development - COVID-19: Iowa Business Recovery Assistance
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Iowa Department of Economic Development - Federal Business Recovery Assistance Coronavirus Aid
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Iowa Workforce Development - Updates and Resources About COVID-19
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U.S. Small Business Administration - Paycheck Protection Program
Other Afterschool Resources
Academic and Enrichment Activities for Youth & Families
Arts
Geography/Culture
Health & Nutrition
Literacy
Social Emotional Learning
STEM
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Acing Math (One Deck at a Time!): A Collection of Math Games
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STEM Activity Calendar: Offline and Online At Home Enrichment Activities by Vivify STEM
Other/Multiple Focuses
Virtual Professional Development