Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Juvenile Welfare Board is working closely with the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools, and dozens of other partners to support our funded provider agencies, and to share information and resources for children and families.
Preventative Measures
The CDC recommends these 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.
- 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
The Florida Department of Health operates a COVID-19 Call Center with operators available 24/7: 1-866-779-6121
Floridians can also text FLCOVID19 to 888-777, then enter their ZIP code to receive updates relevant to where they live.
Primary News Sites
Florida Department of Health Website
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Local News Sites
COVID-19 Website: Pinellas County Government
COVID-19 Website: Hillsborough County Government
Health & Wellness
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
BreakSpot Grab & Go Meals for Kids
BreakSpot Grab & Go Meals Schedule – English
BreakSpot Grab & Go Meals Schedule – Spanish
Meals on Wheels 4 Kids Program
Financial Assistance for Families with Children
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Individuals & Families with Children (click link or text COVIDCARES to 898211)
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Individuals & Families with Children Flyer in English
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Individuals & Families with Children Flyer in Spanish
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Individuals & Families with Children – Video in Spanish
Family Services Initiative: Real-Time Help for Families with Children (click link or dial 211)
Financial Assistance for Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance Grants for Small Businesses
Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance for Nonprofits Flyer (deadline is May 22, 2020)
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
Tampa Bay Rays & Tampa Bay Rowdies Foundation: COVID-19 Relief Fund for Nonprofits
#InThisTogether COVID Recovery & Resiliency Initiative for St. Petersburg Businesses
Digital Learning, Homeschooling & Parenting During COVID-19
Finish Strong Digital Learning Motivational Video Featuring Corey Thornton
Child Care & Youth Care Services
Child Care Financial Assistance for First Responders & Healthcare Workers
Child Care Services for Essential Workers – Pinellas County YMCAs
Child Care Services for Essential Workers – R’Club Child Care
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
Safer at Home Orders
Safer At Home Order: State of Florida
Safer At Home Order: Pinellas County – English
Safer At Home Order: Pinellas County – Spanish
Safer At Home Order: Pinellas County – Vietnamese
Safer At Home Order: Hillsborough County
Posters & Flyers 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
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)
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)