The staff at Downey would like to share with you some resources that were gathered that may be helpful in assisting children and families during this time:

Responding to Change and Loss

National Alliance for Grieving Children

https://indd.adobe.com/view/924b5436-fca0-4a15-901a-9233134766e4 

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association

https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf

Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe (The emotional impact of Social Distancing and how to cope)

American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing

Talking to Children About COVID-19:  A Parent Resource

National Association of School Psychologists

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR1GQl4pxVlvpupqRNEYaZOc0kZXSBRM05kDAB5c4hoUcZWfPcbCthTE3Kw

Creative Activities to Do With Kids At Home

 Art With Heart

https://mailchi.mp/artwithheart.org/creative-activities-to-do-with-kids-at-home?fbclid=IwAR2sjjq-zGVGGhdB0zeZHBvefzDkF730pqMJOi8Nys5oJvNxbE_SZUXvUAk 

For parent and student support, please reach out to a member of the leadership team.  We are here to serve you!

• Rhonda Eckenroth, Principal – reckenroth@hbgsd.us
• Tracy Lechthaler, Dean of Students - tlechtlaler@hbgsd.us
  
• Dawn Kaloz, School Counselor- Dkaloz@hbgsd.us
• Brandy Weist, Supervisor of Special Education- BWeist@hbgsd.us