COVID-19 for Early Childhood

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH.illinois.gov) has a statewide, 24-hour COVID-19 hotline (1-800-889-3931) and a designated email address (DPH.SICK@Illinois.gov).
COVID-related questions for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) can be emailed to: COVID19@isbe.net.
Questions about Early Intervention can be emailed to: DHS.EIQuestions@illinois.gov.
Click here for a map of COVID-19 vaccination sites across Illinois.
Click here for a map and list of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois.
Chicago residents and visitors can click here for information on the Emergency Travel Order and to see what states are experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases that may require quarantine.
Find child care and early learning programs near you on the Illinois Cares for Kids website.
IDPH - COVID-19 Public Communication

Opt-in to receive a welcome message from IDPH and a second text letting you know you will receive updates about COVID-19 in Spanish or English.
Call4Calm: Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19 can text "TALK" or "HABLAR" to: 5-5-2-0-2-0 to connect with a mental health professional.

For the Most Up-to-Date COVID-19 Information & General Guidelines

The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information about prevention, symptoms, testing, and the current situation. Follow CDC recommendations. The site is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.

The CDC's COVID Data Tracker provides an integrated, county view of key data for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
The CDC's Vaccines.gov website has a search feature for COVID-19 and Flu vaccines near you.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and HealthyChildren.org (also available in Spanish) are providing critical updates on COVID-19 for families and clinicians.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 webpage is updated regularly with information in English and Spanish to keep Illinois residents informed.
The State of Illinois Coronavirus Response site centralizes updates from state government and features key information on prevention, testing, and vaccines, as well as FAQs, Restore Illinois resources, and All in Illinois materials.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Response Center houses the most up-to-date materials and resources for Chicago families.
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Coronavirus webpage features updates and resources for families, including In-Person and Remote Learning Guides.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Coronavirus webpage, in partnership with IDPH, provides the most current resources and guidance to support Illinois education communities regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) COVID-19 webpage features the latest communications to day care providers, private agency staff, and families.

COVID-19 Updates & Resources from State Agencies & the Governor's Office

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