COVID-19 Toolkit
OKCares is taking action to protect the health and safety of Oklahoma caregivers and loved ones in the wake of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will pay up to $9,000 for funeral expenses for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Caregivers of an Adult
Caregivers of a Child
COVID-19 Language Barriers
Educational Resources and Supports
Employment
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Mental Health
Military/Veterans
Social Services
Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Language Barriers
Covid-19 Terminology: With new words about the pandemic in the news, sometimes those words can be confusing.
Simple Meanings of Words Used in Relation to COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child
Plain Language Information By and For People with Disabilities
American Sign Language: If you or a loved one communicates through American Sign Language: American Sign Language Coronavirus Videos
Española Personas Con Discapacidad
Educational Resources and Supports
CDC Rolls Out New COVID-19 Resources for People with IDD
Providing and Receiving Respite Care Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemnic
SMP Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19
Beware of Robocalls, Texts and Emails Promising COVID-19 Cures or Stimulus Payments
COVID-19 Plain Language Guidance for Employees with Developmental Disabilities
10 cosas que puede hacer para manejar sus síntomas de COVID-19 en casa
How to set up an isolation/sick room at home when others live there too:
Isolation or Quarantine: What’s the Difference?
Caring for Others in Self-Isolation or Quarantine
How to Self-Isolate if You Think You Have Coronavirus
Creating respite “moments” during stay-at-home restrictions – by helping others keep busy!
What to Do When Ordered to Stay Home
13 Stimulating Dementia Activities to Try with Your Loved One
Engaging Activities for Kids at Home
Employment
Managing Your Financial Priorities during COVID-19
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Mental Health
Stress relief and calming practices for all ages
Managing Stress Related to COVID-19 – New members can sign up by calling 918-585-1213 or going to the Mental Health Assistance Center – Open to the general public for those having difficulty managing their stress related to the pandemic. Wednesdays at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
How to Engage Your Child Meaningfully at Home
Engaging Activities for Kids at Home
25 Surefire Indoor Play Ideas from a Preschool Teacher’s Bag of Tricks
List: 100 Things to Do While Stuck at Home Social Distancing
12 Remote-Delivery Programs for Organizations that Support Dementia Caregivers
Advice for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in the Era of COVID-19
COVID-19 Child Care Guidance and Resources
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
The Family Lockdown Guide: How to Emotionally Prepare for Cornovirus Quarantine
Tips for Families: Coronavirus
Military/Veterans
Vaccine Information
Oklahoma Human Services – Covid Vaccine Access Grant video
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
What to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccines
Medicare Coverage and Coronavirus
About Your Vaccination Appointment
Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians
About the COVID-19 Pandemic