COVID-19 parent resources

Student well-being begins with child and ‘ohana well-being. Following are some health and financial wellness resources recommended by the Kamehameha Schools Mālama Ola team. If you have specific concerns, please reach out to our Mālama Ola behavioral health specialists or your child’s school counselor

General information

• The facts about COVID-19
• How to protect yourself from COVID-19
• What to do if you are sick
  — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Statewide COVID-19 updates
• Summary guidance for COVID-19 cases and contacts
  — State of Hawai‘i Department of Health

Coping with COVID-19 as a family

• Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus [VIDEO]
  — Child Mind Institute

• Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
  — National Association of School Psychologists

• How to Help Your High School Senior Through COVID-19 Pandemic
  — Chicago Parent

• A Thriving Lāhui
  — A comprehensive list of educational and culture-based resources and services compiled by Kanaeokana.

• Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Kahiau Community Assistance Program
  — Provides one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $1500) to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing hardship due to an unexpected crisis.

• Aloha United Way 211
  — AUW 211 specialists can help you find food, shelter, financial assistance, parenting support, elderly care, disability services and much more.

Self-care

• Kūkulu Kumuhana: Native Hawaiian Well-being during COVID-19
  — Lili‘uokalani Trust

• Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
  — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation
  — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Other online resources

• Feeding America
  — Get help finding your local foodbank.

• Med-QUEST Health Insurance
  — The Hawai‘i State Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division provides eligible low-income adults and children access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans.

• U.S. Small Business Administration Loans
  — Small business guidance and loan resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• YMCA Essential Workers Child Care Program
  — The child care program is open to all essential workers as defined by the State of Hawai‘i stay-at-home order. Eligible applicants may receive up to 100% financial assistance.

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