
Scholar & Family Resources
Scholars and Families of Steppingstone,
We want to provide you all with the best resources to aid your situation in the face of COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check out the following links below. If you encounter any issues with the links, please contact Christina Watson at cwatson@tsf.org. We wish you health and wellness during this time.
Multilingual Resources
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COVID-19 resource guide for immigrants in Boston, with materials available in Arabic, Cape Verdean, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese
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Community health center information from Mass. League of Community Health Centers, with guidance on how to access care and English/Spanish “find a health center” too
COVID-19 health info, access to care & coverage in Mass.
Important: In Massachusetts, ALL residents who are tested and treated for COVID-19 will be covered, regardless of insurance or immigration status. See MassHealth and COVID-19 (also linked below).
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Regular updates on general COVID-19 Resources
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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Massachusetts
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – see this page for handouts in English, Spanish and Chinese; Spanish-language resource hub
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Mass. Department of Public Health COVID-19 resource hub, including printable handouts in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese
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MassHealth and COVID-19 – guidance for patients and applicants, including info for those lacking insurance; note that Connector enrollment has been reopened through April 25
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Switchboard roundup of multilingual resources (excellent and comprehensive)
Coronavirus-related immigration policy and enforcement updates
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Tangible support for undocumented communitites during COVID-19
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American Immigration Lawyers Association COVID-19 resources, updated constantly
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Immigration & Customs Enforcement COVID-19 enforcement update (March 18) & overall guidance, also in Spanish; note, however, that Acting HHS Secretary Ken Cuccinelli has tweeted a conflicting message
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services COVID-19 updates (office closures, interviews, oath ceremonies postponed) – also in Spanish
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COVID-19 information for immigrants (Mass. Attorney General, part of a comprehensive guide) – also in Spanish and in Portuguese
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MIRA resources on “public charge” (IMPORTANT: rule doesn’t apply to current green card holders!)
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United We Dream advice on DACA renewals during USCIS closure (thru May 4)
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Bulletin on COVID-19 and “public charge” from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
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Immigration court hearings partial suspension (WBUR story); also in Spanish
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ICE check-ins in New England to be done by phone (MassLive story)
Resources for workers in Massachusetts
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Updated information about filing for unemployment
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More information / resources on unemployment assistance
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Know Your Work-Related Rights During the Coronavirus (FAQ by Justice at Work, GBLS and Lawyers for Civil Rights); also in Spanish, with an ever-evolving more in-depth FAQ (Google Doc), also in Spanish
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About COVID-19: Employee rights and employer obligations (FAQ by Attorney General’s Office, also en español, em Português, 用中文(表达 )
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Emergency child care for COVID-19 essential workers
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FAQ on Mass. earned sick time requirements (Attorney General’s Office)
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Mass. Dept. of Unemployment Assistance – multilingual resources, incl. claimant booklet in 12 languages, and Mass. Legal Services guidance on unemployment
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Unemployment Insurance online portal – guía en español (Pioneer Valley Workers Center)
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CARES Act update for Mass. unemployment applicants (eligibility was expanded by the federal stimulus)
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Emergency funds for workers (by Mass Jobs with Justice), also in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese
Special relief programs & other helpful resources
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MassUndocuFund – special COVID-19 relief fund created by a group of grassroots organizations, now accepting donations and applications
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413 Undocu-Worker Solidarity Fund – Western Mass. fund run by the Pioneer Valley Workers Center
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List of mutual aid organizations helping community members (compiled by Mass Jobs with Justice, with listings by city/town and special categories)
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Community resources by ZIP code (Winn Companies)
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Financial Relief: A Handbook for Business Owners – detailed guide to federal, state and local programs from the Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
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Lawyers for Civil Rights – wide range on information in English and Spanish
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Mass. Legal Services resources on COVID-19
Food & Housing Security
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If you need meals
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Project Bread FoodSource hotline – help available in 160 languages to access food resources and apply for SNAP if eligible; see also this map or this list of school-based meal distribution programs
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Crucial information for renters, including Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development)
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Free milk at BC High
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Meal Sites for Adults
Academic-Related Resources
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If you need internet access
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Create a weekly schedule
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Support for college access and success
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College admission updates
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Boston Public Schools COVID-19 updates
Equity during COVID-19 school closures (guidance from Mass. Education Equity Partnership)
General Wellness and Time Management
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Create a weekly schedule
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Keep your your mind and body active
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A great yoga app
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An app to help you stay calm
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Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST), or 1-800-981-HELP