Newark Family Resources
As we navigate the COVID-19 crisis together, if you are in need of services or food, or have been in close contact with someone affected by COVID-19, please call our hotline at 973-679-7199. To learn more about scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-855-568-0545. E M P LOYM E NT State of NJ COVID 19 Jobs & Hiring Portal www.knj.news/NJHiringPortal
North Ward Family Success Center 286 Mt Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ 973-481-0415
FOOD PA NT R I E S & RESO URC ES NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/ SNAP Outreach Team is available to help families apply or recertify for SNAP benefits SNAP Hotline: 908-838-4831
Community Food Bank
Several locations in Newark www.cfbnj.org/food/find-food/ 908-355-3663
Mend Hunger Relief Network Several locations in Newark www.mendnj.org 862-250-5216
ACAD E M I C RE SO U RC ES TO SUP P O RT S U M M E R L EARN IN G FOR A L L G RA DE S
HO USING Eviction Protection & Assistance www.knj.news/NJRentalRelief
South Ward Children’s Alliance Brick Avon Academy 219 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 862-236-1333
LGBTQ + R ESOURCES LGBTQ National Youth Talkline 1-800-246-7743
Family Equality Resource Center www.familyequality.org/neighborhood/
www.performcarenj.org State-wide system hotline for children’s psychiatric care (24/7): 877-652-7624
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc 45 Academy St, Suite 303 Newark, NJ 07102 973-624-1520
Center for Family Services www.centerffs.org/ Various Locations 877-922-2377
M ATERNI TY S ERVI CES Family Service Bureau’s New Start Program
NJ Hope and Healing
AD D IC TI ONS & SUBSTA NCE US E S ERVI CES ReachNJ
UTI LI TY A SS I STA NCE Utility Rights
24/7 Hotline: 1-844-732-2465 (ReachNJ)
www.njcommunityresources.info/utility_shutoff.html
BrainPop
Cosmic Kids Yoga
274 South Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 973-412-2056
www.brainpop.com Videos and activities aligned to a range of subject areas for K - 8 students
Khan Academy
Sign in through Clever and click on Khan icon or go to www.khanacademy.org and sign in with your KIPP apps account. Each grade level has all of the lessons necessary to complete in order to pass the grade. Try to complete as many objectives in each mission!
NewsEla
www.newsela.com/about/resources Level texts available for all levels. Free account creation available.
Have general COVID-19 questions?
MENTA L HEA LTH S ERV ICE S PerformCare
Here are some numbers to know.
Free emotional support from trained staff Call 866-202-HELP (4357) Text NJHOPE to 51684 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
Libby, By Overdrive
www.overdrive.com The app partners with public library networks, so there is a vast selection of great titles!
Vooks
www.vooks.com Vooks offers a month free trial for their collection of animated story books
Call: 2-1-1 Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253 Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance 23
