Home for Families receives information regarding COVID-19 frequently - it can be challenging to keep updated. Below is a list of resources and information. We will update this page as new information becomes available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for updates.
Visit the Ohio Department of Health's website for family checklists, tips on handling anxiety, and how to talk to your kids about coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
MID-OHIO FOOD BANK - Food Resources
Food, Shelter & Urgent Need Resources https://www.columbus.gov/COVID19resources/humanservices
COTA Bus Services current information here
FREE WIFI/INTERNET ACCESS: Due to the COVID19 closing of all schools. Charter Communications is offering free WIFI/internet access to students. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Or for more information, click here.
Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Information from Job & Family Services about unemployment benefits and filing
CareWorks CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
DISCOUNT UTILITY PROGRAMS: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/customers/Utility-Discount-Programs/
HUNTINGTON BANK CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: https://www.huntington.com/coronavirus
AN UPDATE FROM COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS: https://www.ccsoh.us/covid19
FAMILY RECREATION AND EDUCATION RESOURCES: https://www.columbus.gov/covid19resources/recreation/
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS RESOURCES: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/7531
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS K-5 EDUCATION LEARNING WORKSHEET BUNDLE
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS 6-8 EDUCATION LEARNING WORKSHEET BUNDLE
TEMPORARY PANDEMIC CHILDCARE: https://www.actionforchildren.org/
Caresource:
Our Nurse Advice Line is still open 24/7. You can speak to a registered nurse by calling 1-866-206-9599 (TTY: 711).
Our member services lines are also open:
Medicaid: 1-800-488-0134 (TTY:711)
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday
Marketplace: 1-800-479-9502 (TTY: 711)
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday