Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Juvenile Welfare Board continues to work closely with the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools, and others during the pandemic to support our funded agencies and to share resources for children and families.
Preventative Measures
The CDC recommends the following preventative measures:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, or stay home if you are sick or have symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath).
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use a hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol.
- Practice social (physical) distancing, staying at least 6′ apart from others.
- Wear a mask, face covering, or face shield when in public or when social distancing is not possible.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Resources and Links
Call Centers & Hotlines
COVID-19 24/7 Call Center: 1-866-779-6121
Text “FLCOVID19” to 888-777
Primary COVID Websites
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Local COVID Websites
COVID-19 Website: Pinellas County Government
COVID-19 Website: Hillsborough County Government
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness Resource Flyer
Mid-Week Mental Boost – Facebook Live Event with Dr. Adele Solazzo
Mid-Week Mental Boost – Practical Tips for Positivity Flyer
Food Assistance for Children & Families
Food Assistance for Children & Families
Pinellas County School Meal Distribution
Pinellas County Food Pantries Flyer
Financial Assistance for Families with Children
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Individuals & Families with Children (click link or text COVIDCARES to 898211)
St. Petersburg COVID Relief Fund for Residents
Family Services Initiative: Real-Time Help for Families with Children (click link or dial 211)
Neighborhood Family Centers Flyer | Help for Individuals Applying for Pinellas CARES Funds
Financial Assistance for Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance | Local Business Grants
City of St. Petersburg Fighting Chance Fund: Emergency Grants for Small Businesses
City of St. Petersburg Social Action Funding Grants for Homeless Services & Prevention
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay: Nonprofit Needs Request Form
#InThisTogether COVID Recovery & Resiliency Initiative for St. Petersburg Businesses
Public Schools, Digital Learning, Homeschooling & Parenting During COVID-19
Pinellas County Schools Confirmed COVID Cases Dashboard
Hillsborough County Schools Confirmed COVID Cases Dashboard
Finish Strong Digital Learning Motivational Video Featuring Corey Thornton
Read Strong Motivational Video Featuring Corey Thornton
Homeschooling 101 Resource Flyer
Parenting During COVID Resource Flyer
Child Care & Youth Care Services/Support
Child Care Financial Assistance Flyer for First Responders & Healthcare Workers
Childcare Is Essential – Thank You to Childcare Providers Video
Childcare Is Essential – Your Work Makes Our Work Possible Video
Pinellas Childcare Center Best Practices Amid COVID-19 Video
Pinellas Family Childcare Home Best Practices Amid COVID-19 Video
Face Covering & Mask Mandates
Pinellas County Face Covering Ordinance
Hillsborough County Face Covering Ordinance
COVID Testing Locations
Pinellas County COVID Testing Locations
Hillsborough County COVID Testing Locations
Florida Dept. of Health + Pinellas County Urban League Pop-Up Testing Locations
Posters, Flyers & Videos to Download/Print
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Fact Sheet – English
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Fact Sheet – Spanish
Stop the Spread of Germs Poster – English
Stop the Spread of Germs Poster – Spanish
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Symptoms Poster – English
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Symptoms Poster – Spanish
CDC COVID-19 Fact Sheet & Poster Tool-Kit
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Fact Sheet & Poster Tool-Kit
Mask On Mask Off Campaign Flyer | St. Petersburg COVID Resources
Florida Dept. of Health Social Distancing Video
Safely Re-Opening Houses of Worship Video
Mask On Educational Video Featuring Corey Thornton
CDC How to Select, Wear & Clean Your Mask
JWB Stop Spread of Germs Flyer – English
JWB Stop Spread of Germs Flyer – Spanish
JWB Stop Spread of Germs Stop Sign Building Poster – English
JWB Stop Spread of Germs Stop Sign Building Poster – Spanish
Dashboards, Maps & Data
Florida’s COVID—19 Data & Surveillance Dashboard (FDOH)
Pinellas County Schools Confirmed COVID Cases Dashboard
Hillsborough County Schools Confirmed COVID Cases Dashboard
U.S. COVID-19 Cases At A Glance (CDC)
COVIDView: A Weekly Surveillance Summary of US COVID-19 Activity (CDC)
US Census Bureau’s COVID-19 Demographic & Economic Data At A Glance
World Health Organization’s Dashboard
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Dashboard (Johns Hopkins)