ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Merced County Public Health Information Line:  209-381-1180 (English, Spanish, and Hmong).
• Merced County Public Health COVID-19 Information Webpage: www.countyofmerced.com/coronavirus
• Email COVID-19-specific questions to Merced County Public Health:  COVID19@countyofmerced.com
• CDC Resources for Households:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/index.html

The following resources were shared by the Merced County’s Department of First 5:

Need Help Finding Childcare for Children ages 0 to 12

Call Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) Resource and Referral at (209) 381-6793 for assistance.

How to Talk to Children about the Coronavirus

The following link(s) assist with talking to younger children about the Coronavirus.   The language used helps little ones learn about and comprehend while reducing the stigma associated with the virus.  The information is available in both English and Spanish.

• https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
• https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/como-hablar-con-tus-hijos-sobre-el-coronavirus