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.
Contents
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
2. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Coronavirus Information Preparing Caregivers during COVID-19 (AARP)
Coronavirus Information Supporting Military, Veteran and Family Caregivers in a Pandemic (AARP)
COVID Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel (US Dept of Education)Â
Family Activity Book with great activities, recipes, and games for families 05.12.2020 (CCUSA)Â
3. COVID-19 Info in Other Languages
COVID-19 Spanish Speaking Video Resource Playlist, CC Milwaukee – [NEW RESOURCE ]
Coronavirus Spanish 04.2020 (AARP)
COVID-19 Information in Spanish (CDC)
COVID-19 Language Resources (Avera Health)Â Â
Multilingual COVID-19 Videos produced (CC of Cleveland , CC Miami Valley and The Ohio DOH)Â
Resources in Various Languages (Asian &Pacific Islander American Health Forum)
4.DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
FEMA Advisory re: Funeral Costs for COVID-19 Related Deaths & Interim COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy – [NEW RESOURCE ]
FEMA MEMO RE: Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering During COVID-19 – [NEW RESOURCE ]
FEMA Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering During COVID-19 Updated Policy – [NEW RESOURCE ]
National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness – Â [NEW RESOURCE ]
Abbreviated Guidance on FEMA Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season 06.04.2020 (CCUSA)
‘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 Statement in English and Spanish (NCPD)
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Plain Language COVID-19 Information and  En Espanol:Haga clic aquà 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 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
Essential Workers Letter shared by CC San Francisco
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).
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 CreditsÂ
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Q & A
H.R.748: (CARES) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – (March 27, 2020).
- CCUSA SOCIAL POLICY UPDATE: HR 748/S.3548 (CARES Act) Analysis
- Presentation Slides: How Your Nonprofit can Utilize Current and Upcoming Federal Relief as of April 23, 2020 (CCUSA and IVC)
- Presentation Slides from UBS on Coronavirus Relief Resources for US Business Owners as of April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource GuideÂ
- Assistance for Small Businesses – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Website
- Updated 2021 PPP Application Forms for 1st & 2nd Draw Loans – [ NEW RESOURCE ]
- Time-Limited PPP Application Window for Small Businesses 02.26.21 – [ NEW RESOURCE ]
- Paycheck Protection Program Information Update w/Updated Guidance  – [ NEW RESOURCE ]
- FAQ – PPP Loan Forgiveness 12.03.20Â
- SBA FAQ for Lenders and Borrowers 12.09.2020
- PPP Loan Calculator as of June 26, 2020Â
- Interim Final Rule – Additional Eligibility Revisions to First Interim Final Rule as of June 24, 2020Â Â
- CCUSA FAQ as of May 6, 2020
- PPP Questions Matrix for CARES Act
- Interim Final Rule on Loan ForgivenessÂ
- Interim Final Rule on Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower Responsibilities
- Interim Final Rule on Seasonal Employees
- Interim Final Rule on Treatment of Entities with Foreign Affiliates 05.18.2020
- Interim Final Rule on Disbursements 05.04.2020Â
- Find an eligible lender
- Assistance for Small Businesses – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Website
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance up to $10,000
HUD Interagency Funding Priority Order for Non-Congregate Shelter During COVID-19Â Â
IRS Coronavirus and Economic Payments: Resources and Guidance 05.13.2020Â
New Guidance on Stimulus Check for SSI Beneficiaries
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)Â
COVID-19 FAQs for Participants and Beneficiaries as of April 28, 2020Â (US Department of Labor)Â
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit 05.13.2020(CMS)Â
Factsheet on Medicare Telehealth 03.17.2020 (CMS)
Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief FAQÂ 03.22.2020. (CMS)
Rural Health and COVID-19 Quick Infosheet (ASRP TRACIE) and research brief 05.28.2020Â (HHS)Â
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)Â
Disease Risk and Homelessness Resources (HUD)
COVID-19Â 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)Â
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)Â Â
Legislation: Quick Facts and Analysis for Refugees and Resettlement Offices
Migration -Related-Policies-on-CARES-Act produced by Justice for Immigrants-3-30-2020
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
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) Â
Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19Â (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 childrenÂ
14. PUBLIC HEALTH
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Checker – [NEW RESOURCE]Â
COVID 19 Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use (FDA) – [NEW RESOURCE]Â
- 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)
16. REOPENING RESOURCES
2020 Life After the Pandemic (Pope Francis)
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)Â
18. TELEHEALTH RESOURCES
COVID-19 Telehealth resources – updated January 2021 [NEW RESOURCE]
COVID-19 Related State Actions Taken by each states’ Office Â
Telehealth Website to Expand Health Care Access (HHS)Â
Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit 03.27.2020 (CMS)
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  Â
Recorded Webinars
Center for Nonprofit Management: Financial Decision Making & Communication in a Time of CrisisÂ
COVID-19 HR Guidance and Best Practices by ThinkHRÂ
CCUSA COVID-19 WEBINAR – MARCH 24, 2020Â
RESPONDING TO COVID-19: Seeking Forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan and Presentation Slides _07282020
National VOAD’s Adapting to COVID-19 Webinar SeriesÂ
Volunteer Engagement Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Virtual Convening (Sterling Volunteers)Â
20. VOLUNTEERISM
All for Good is spotlight virtual volunteer opportunities. To add your listing click here Â
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. Â
Coronavirus What You Need to Know Webpage with guidances and updates from Federal Government Agencies and State Legislation 03.31.2020. – great repositoryÂ