COVID-19 Resources Webpage

Page Last Updated: June 04, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Welcome to the resource page specific to Catholic Charities plans of mitigation and response (e.g. shelter and food programs processes to mitigate impacts and to plan for contingency operations moving forward) to the COVID-19 pandemic. This repository contains resources to support Catholic Charities agencies. Click here to contribute to this resource page.

1. Catholic Charities Agency Updates
2. Children, Youth and Families
3. COVID-19 Info in Other Languages
4. Disaster Preparedness & Response
5. Disability Services
6. Food and Nutrition
7. Forms and Templates
8. Funding/Advocacy
9. Healthcare
10. Housing and Homelessness
11. Immigration and Refugee Services
12. Mental Health and Self-Care
13. Publications
14. Public Health
15. Remote Work Tools
16. Reopening Resources
17. Resources for Faith Based Communities
18. Telehealth
19. Training/Webinar Opportunities
20. Volunteerism

1. CATHOLIC CHARITIES AGENCY UPDATES

Click here to read Catholic Charities agency updates –

‘What Happens During a Disaster Chart’ was designed for agency directors providing guidance on ‘Immediate Response and Blue-Sky Mitigation Actions that can be taken _04.29.2020 (CCUSA)

5. DISABILITY SERVICES

Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Medical Treatment during the COVID19 Pandemic in English and Spanish (NCPD)

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement in English and Spanish (NCPD)

Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Plain Language COVID-19 Information and En Espanol:Haga clic aquí para información de COVID-19 por y para personas con discapacidades (Green Mountain Self-Advocates)

6. FOOD AND NUTRITION

Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-up/Delivery Services (FDA)

COVID Best Practices (Feed the Children)

Drive-Thru Distribution Best Practices as of April 29, 2020 (CC Santa Clara)

Find meals for Kids (USDA)

Find Emergency Food Locations/Pantries (Food Finder)

National Hunger Hotline (USDA)

On April 11, 2020, FEMA issued a new policy that addresses the purchase and distribution of food eligible for Public Assistance funding under emergency and major disaster declarations for the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 17, 2020, then U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As part of this announcement Secretary Perdue also created the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Click here to access the CFAP Food Box FAQs Combined Document

7. FORMS AND TEMPLATES

Case Management and Disaster Case Management Guidelines During COVID-19 and accompanying Case Management Case File Checkout Form

COVID-19 Visitor Screener in English and Spanish shared by CC Baton Rouge

Door Signage shared by CC Baton Rouge

Emergency Management Plan – Agency Emergency Command Center 5.27.2020 (Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri)

Essential Workers Letter shared by CC San Francisco

Employee Food Pantry Request shared by CC Southern Nevada

Immediate Informed Consent Teletherapy

8. FUNDING/ADVOCACY

Government-based

Click here to access document with various resources to apply for accelerated payments on Medicare billing, state specific and private insurance clarity, resources from peers and advocacy around reimbursement.

H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 — (March 4, 2020).

- Allows for temporary waiver of Medicare restrictions and requirements regarding telehealth services.

H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

- Allows for federal agencies to respond to the pandemic and for paid leave provisions and expanded family and medical leave U.S. Treasury and IRS Release FAQs to Help Small and Midsize Businesses Navigate Paid Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Q & A

H.R.748: (CARES) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – (March 27, 2020).

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance up to $10,000

HUD Interagency Funding Priority Order for Non-Congregate Shelter During COVID-19

IRS Coronavirus and Economic Payments: Resources and Guidance 05.13.2020

New Guidance on Stimulus Check for SSI Beneficiaries

Unemployment Insurance Program Letter for State and Local Governmental Entities, Certain Nonprofit Organizations, and Federally-Recognized Indian Tribes as of April 27, 2020 (US Dept of Labor)

Non-Government-Based

NVOAD Memo & Customizable Letter Requesting Prioritized Vaccine Access for Nonprofits – [ NEW RESOURCE ]

Council on Foundations Resources for Responding to COVID-19

Drury hotels is offering a $59.00 (+ tax) rate for COVID response workers or anyone displaced to a hospital where care is being provided to a loved one. Click here for more info and to see location directory.

Social Enterprises Crisis Management Resource Page by iMiller Center

9. HEALTHCARE

HHS “We Can Do This” Vaccination Campaign Messaging Toolkit – [NEW RESOURCE ]

HHS Community Health E-News, 01/25/2020 – [NEW RESOURCE ]

HHS Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations – [NEW RESOURCE ]

HHS COVID-19 Specific Poverty Awareness Month Resources – [ NEW RESOURCE ]

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (HHS)

COVID-19 FAQs for Participants and Beneficiaries as of April 28, 2020 (US Department of Labor)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit 05.13.2020(CMS)

Factsheet on Medicare Telehealth 03.17.2020 (CMS)

Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQ 03.22.2020. (CMS)

Rural Health and COVID-19 Quick Infosheet (ASRP TRACIE) and research brief 05.28.2020 (HHS)

10. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS

Dept. of Treasury FACT SHEET: Emergency Rental Assistance Program (05/21) – [NEW RESOURCE ]

Click here to listen to the CCUSA COVID-19 call between US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) – April 2, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers 07.28.2020 (HUD)

Disease Risk and Homelessness Resources (HUD)

COVID-19 Guidance’s for Human Services Programs 05.15.2020 (HHS)

Guidance for Home Health Agencies 03.10.2020 (CMS)

Guidance for Shared or Congregant Housing 04.25.2020 (CDC)

Interim Guidance on People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness 06.12.2020 (CDC)

Sheltering Congregate Guidelines 04.08.2020 (National Mass Care Strategy)

11. IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES

COVID-19 Resource for Undocumented Communities

Guidance for Newly Resettled Refugee Population 06.01.2020 (CDC)

Legislation: Quick Facts and Analysis for Refugees and Resettlement Offices

Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes 05.2020 (CMS)

USCIS statement on allowing immigrants to use health care to treat COVID-19 without penalty (public charge)

12.MENTAL HEALTH AND SELF-CARE

Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness and Their Cargivers 06.2020 (HHS)

Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis_04.02.2020 (HHS)

Crisis Counseling Program: Background & Opportunities (CCUSA)

Faith, Community and Mental Health during COVID-19 Resource Sheet 04.02.2020 (HHS)

Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19 (CDC)

Special COVID-19 Domestic Violence Awareness Resources 05.28.2020 (Catholics for Family Peace)

13. PUBLICATIONS

Click here to access press releases

Catholic Charities USA: Spring 2020 – Volume 47, Number 2: Helping family with young children

14. PUBLIC HEALTH

COVID-19 FAQ 12.0 Version

COVID-19 Risk Assessment Checker – [NEW RESOURCE]

COVID 19 Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use (FDA) – [NEW RESOURCE]

FDA Press Release
Recipient and Caregiver Fact Sheet
Healthcare Provider Fact Sheet
FDA News and Information
CDC COVID-19 Information – includes information on for parents, adults, healthcare professionals, vaccination planning, and a vaccination communication tools kit

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for public: Myth busters (WHO)

15. REMOTE WORK TOOLS

DocuSign Instructions shared (CC Santa Rosa)

Gift Card Resource

16. REOPENING RESOURCES

2020 Life After the Pandemic (Pope Francis)

Guidance for “Opening up American Again” (White House)

Planning Considerations for Organizations in Reconstituting Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic 04.30.2020 (FEMA)

Recommendation on Reopening facilities to provide non-emergent non-COVID-19 Healthcare 04.15.2020 (CMS)

Resuming Business Toolkit 05.21.2020 (CDC)

17. RESOURCES FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES

COVID-19 Guidance for Religious Leaders and FBOs 04.2020 (WHO)

COVID-19 Guidance for Religious Leaders and FBOs – Decision Tree 04.2020 (WHO)

Guidance for Child Care Programs, Business, Gatherings, Shelters, Community- and Faith Based Organization and Other Communities (CDC)

Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith (CDC)

18. TELEHEALTH RESOURCES

COVID-19 Telehealth resources – updated January 2021 [NEW RESOURCE]

Telehealth Website to Expand Health Care Access (HHS)

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit 03.27.2020 (CMS)

Virtual Recovery Support Resources (SAMSHA)

19. TRAINING/WEBINAR OPPORTUNITIES

More info to come

FEMA Training Courses IS-520 and IS 522

IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas

IS-522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics

ONLINE COURSES related to cOvid-19

from the CDC, WHO, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and other organizations (Public Health Foundation, click here

Recorded Webinars

Center for Nonprofit Management: Financial Decision Making & Communication in a Time of Crisis

COVID-19 HR Guidance and Best Practices by ThinkHR

CCUSA COVID-19 WEBINAR – MARCH 24, 2020

RESPONDING TO COVID-19: Seeking Forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan and Presentation Slides _07282020

National VOAD’s Adapting to COVID-19 Webinar Series

Volunteer Engagement Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Virtual Convening (Sterling Volunteers)

20. VOLUNTEERISM

All for Good is spotlight virtual volunteer opportunities. To add your listing click here

COVID Workforce Deployments and Recruitment Restrictions 04.16.2020 (ARC)

COVID Workforce Health Screening DROs 04.16.2020 (ARC)

Ideas for Virtual and Distance Volunteering (CCUSA)

Pro-Con Closing the Volunteer Office during COVID-19

Safety Measures for Volunteers and Others during COVID-19 (CC Wash DC)

Volunteer Certificate Template for “Essential” volunteers for travel purposes (CCUSA)

Additionally, click here to access a public crowdsourced list of COVID-19 company policies, updates, and resources.

If you are looking for a mutual aide group, click here.

Coronavirus What You Need to Know Webpage with guidances and updates from Federal Government Agencies and State Legislation 03.31.2020. – great repository

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