During these uncertain and challenging times, WVCA is committed to providing information to our families who may need guidance or extra support navigating the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please see below a list of resources, this list will be updated as new programs, updates, and information is available:

• Wyoming Valley Children’s Association released the 2021-2022 COVID-19 school safety plan. Please click here to read the most updated safety plan.
• NEPA Together, a website that aims to bring all of the important PA state updates and regional news regarding COVID-19 into one place – Website
• Fact sheets, resources, and press releases from the PA Department of Health – Click Here
• Updates from PA Governor Tom Wolf – Click Here
• Great Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce – COVID-19 resources
• Video on COVID-19 and how to stay safe for children – View Here
• Mental Health Outline – Mental health resources are available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the PA crisis text line by texting PA to 741-741
• Daily life and coping techniques for COVID-19 from CDC – Click Here
• For help regarding housing/shelter, food, disaster services, clothing/household items, transportation and more: dial 2-1-1 or 1-570-829-1341. Visit the 2-1-1 hotline website at http://nepa211.org/
• How to talk to children about COVID-19 – Click here for the article
• Food Pantry Information – Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211
• Community meals through Fork Over Love – Website
• 35 Creative At-Home Acititives for Families – Click Here

Have WVCA related questions? Please contact us at 570-714-1246 or at info@wvcakids.org.