Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

IF YOU ARE INSIDE, PLEASE WEAR A MASK

 
 

This area is a resource for our community regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As long as we are able, updates and important information will be posted here.

For updated information about the reopening of schools from LACOE click here. 

Please check official sources for information and up-to-date facts: California Department of Public Health; LA County Health Department; CDC

We will continue to send updates through ParentSquare, social media, and our website. Please continue to check these sources and see the list of resources below.

STUDENT TESTING AND QUARANTINING

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

COVID DASHBOARD

COVID-19 Safety Related Documents

FOOD ACCESS

Health

Utilities

Employment

Employment Issues

Paid Family Leave

  • **Paid family leave is available for those who stay home because they need to take care of someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional). Learn how to file a Paid Family Leave Claim HERE.

Disability Benefits/Paid Sick Leave

  • **Disability benefits /paid sick leave are available for those who have actually contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of Disability Benefits). Learn how to file a Disability Insurance Claim HERE.

Unemployment Benefits

  • **Unemployment benefits are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and it also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health issues making them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1 week wait time and the person may not be required to be actively looking for work (as is usually required). Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE.

  • Unfortunately though, this benefit is not available to undocumented persons whose hours are reduced or lose their job for reasons related to COVID-19, etc.

    1. SCHOOL CLOSURES: If your child’s school is closed and you have to miss work to care for them. You might qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE.

Worker’s Compensation

  • **Worker’s comp is available for those who are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted Covid-19 while in the regular course of their job (i.e. healthcare workers)

WIC Services

  • WIC clinics under South Los Angeles Health Projects will remain open to the community. We will be remotely issuing participants food benefits onto their WIC cards to avoid families from going out given our COVID-19 pandemic. For those families that have not yet gotten the new WIC card and wish to locate the nearest WIC clinic to them please call or visit the following website for further guidance and assistance:

Mental Health

  • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Domestic Violence

  • If you are concerned about being quarantined in an unsafe home situation or need help, all DV shelter resources are generally available on: domesticshelters.org

  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3223 (TTY)