COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Updates + Support
We are working diligently to provide ongoing support for all of our programs. We are all navigating a new way of living and we are committed to supporting each and every child and family we are connected to. Please check back here frequently as we will be updating this information on a regular basis.
Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 121. Click here for details.
LAST UPDATE: October 27, 2020
- Durham Head Start & Early Head Start: DHS & EHS is currently offering a virtual learning experience through December 2020. In person class will begin on January 2, 2021. Should this change, we will update here immediately.
- Orange Count Head Start & Early Head Start: OCHS & EHS is currently offering a virtual learning experience through October 2020. In person class will begin on November 4, 2020. Should this change, we will update here immediately.
- Chatham Child Development Center: Chatham Child Development Center is currently offering a virtual learning experience. Detailed updates for an in person class start date will be posted as they become available.
- KidSCope Early Learning Center: KidSCope is currently offering a virtual learning experience. Detailed updates for an in person class start date will be posted as they become available.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Click the links below for updates on the Coronavirus (Covid 19) crisis.
COVID-19 Information & Resources | Office of Rep. David Price
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response in North Carolina
Coronavirus Update from the Center for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Helpful Tips & Information
Click the links below for helpful tips and information on dealing and coping with the Coronavirus (Covid 19) crisis.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Frequently Asked Questions (English) | AIR (American Institute for Research)
Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Preguntas Frecuentes (Spanish) | AIR (American Institute for Research)
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – A Parent Resource (English) | NASP/NASN
At Home Learning & Activities
Click the links below to access our at home learning activities.
Animal Exercise for Kids with Animals (Video)
At Home Learning Activities for Infants & Toddlers
At Home Learning Activities for Pre-K Children
Daily Activities for Ages 2 – 5 | Cognitive ToyBox
Digital Resources | Durham Public Library
Elmo & Rosita: The Right Way To Sneeze! (Video)
Help Your Child Learn & Grow (PBS)
How to Make Play Dough by Flo Bright (Video)
Pokemon | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure (Video)
Scientific Experiment | by La Sheera Lee (Video)
Sesame Street – Caring (Videos)
Temporary Online Library Card | Durham Public Library
Welcome to Mrs. Lee’s Class | By La Sheera Lee Storytime With CHTOP!
Storytime With FCR!
Click the links below to access our at home learning activities.
A Cozy Good Night | Read by Nicole Forte (Video) Are You My Mother? | Read by Danielle Reissman (Video)
A Fish Out of Water | Read by Danielle Reissman
Bilingual Storytime | by La Sheera Lee (Video)
Caperucita Roja Presentación con títeres | Submitted by Ana Cristina Aristizábal (Video)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom | Read by Kenneth Robinson (Video)
Crazy Hair Day | Read by Christy Jones (Video)
Digger Man | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
El conejo de Pascua | Read by Ana Cristina Aristizábal (Spanish) (Video)
Elmer’s Colors | Read by Genevive Harris (Video)
Eres Mi Mama? | Read by Nicole Forte (Spanish) (Video)
Five Green Speckled Frogs | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
Germs Are Not for Sharing | Read by Yesi & Lashana (Video)
Good Night Moon | Read by Lisa Rettie (Video)
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb | Read by La Sheera Lee (Video)
Hola Amigos | Submitted by Ana Cristina Aristizábal (Video)
Hop On Pop | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie | Read by Lisa Rettie (Video)
I Just Want To Say Good Night | Read by Kenneth Robinson (Video)
Pajama Time Reading | Read by Katherine Smith (Video)
Little Fish Song | Sung by Lisa Rettie (Video)
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa | Read by Christy Jones (Video)
Love Monster and the Scary Something | Read by Flo Bright (Video)
Moonbear’s Pet | Read by Lisa Rettie (Video)
My Friend Is Sad | Read by Keisha Degraffenreaidt (Video)
Que Locura! A La Hora de Jugar | Read by Nicole Forte (Spanish) (Video)
Spring | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
Storytime – Coronavirus and Body Safety | Presented by Safe Touch (Video)
Thanks | Read by La Sheera Lee (Video)
The Itsy Bitsy Spider | Sung by Lisa Rettie (Video)
The Perfect Pet | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
The Thankful Book/El Libro de Los Agradecimientos | Read by Ms.Joaquina (Video)
The Very Busy Spider | Read by Lisa Rettie (Video)
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Chick | Read by Ashley Parrish (Video)
There’s A Hole In My Pocket | Read by Sheniqua Lowery (Video)
Vehicles | Read by Ro & Cee Cee (Video)
Wheels on the Bus | Read by Hernan Urrutia (Video) Parent/Guardian Training & Self Care
Parent/Guardian Training & Self Care
Click the links below to access parent/guardian training and self care information.
Book Babies Video Library | Tips for Reading Development (Videos)
Durham Partnership for Children Schedule Update
Parent/Guardian Curriculum Resources
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Tips for Working From Home While Parenting | Durham Children’s Initiative Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – CHATHAM COUNTY
Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – CHATHAM COUNTY
Click the links below to access a variety of resource information.
Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools | Available Resources (English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese)
GRAB’N’GO: Hearts open while schools closed | Chatham County Schools
Kidz Meals Bagz | SHEETZ
Rapid Response Fund | United Way of the Greater Triangle Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – DURHAM COUNTY
Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – Durham County
Click the links below to access a variety of resource information.
Durham County DSS Directory of Services
Financial Assistance Resources for Durham
Food Pantries for Durham (Also see: Food Pantries Calendar)
Kidz Meals Bagz | SHEETZ
Meals Resources for Durham (Also see: Meals Calendar)
Immediate Meal Assistance | DPS Foundation
Rapid Response Fund | United Way of the Greater Triangle Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – ORANGE COUNTY
Food | Shelter | Clothing | Financial Assistance – ORANGE COUNTY
Click the links below to access a variety of resource information.
Safe Kids Summer Safety Video Series
Message from the Orange County Heath Dept. & Sheriff’s Office | English | Spanish (Video)
Efland Cheeks Pre-K News Letter
Food Resources for OCS Students and Families
Kidz Meals Bagz | SHEETZ
Information & Resources for Parents & Caregivers | Orange County Partnership for Young Children
5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus and Body Safety | Orange County Rape Crisis Center
OCRCC COVID-19 Resources + Updates | Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Rapid Response Fund | United Way of the Greater Triangle Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities Through NCWORKS
For more information or assistance with NCWORKS job listings, call Kimberly Gammons at 919-623-3430.
EHS Specialist (work from home) Durham & Morrisville | Amazon
Area Manager Del. Operations Durham & Morrisville | Amazon
Station Operations Manager | Amazon
Summer Pool Attendant | Artisan at Brightleaf
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) | Bayada | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11275132
Lead HR Services Coordinator | Biogen | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11273702
Provider Contract Consultant | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11270277
Talent Advisor | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11270634
Customer Success Manager, Collaboration | Cisco Systems, Inc. | NCWORKS Job Order #: 157775944
Senior IT Analyst- Cisco IT | Cisco Systems, Inc. | NCWORKS Job Order #: 1290916
Manufacturing Machine Operator | Cree, Inc.
Materials Handler | Cree, Inc.
Operations Assistant Manager | Dollar Tree
Revenue Manager | NetApp, Inc.
Child Nutrition Assistants | Durham Public Schools
PT-Deli Bakery Associate | Food Lion
PT-Food Lion To Go | Food Lion
Receptionist | Frankel Staffing Partners
PT-Warehouse Associates/Personal Shoppers | PolicyGenius | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11028906
Case Management Associate-Life Insurance |PolicyGenius | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11272480
Case Management Associate Property & Casualty PolicyGenius | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11272465
Apartment Maintenance Tech (Certified & Non-Certified) | The Liberty Group | NCWORKS Job Order #: 11267330
Delivery Associate (NON-CDL) | Woodard & Ellis | NCWORKS Job Order #:11182075