Parents - keeping the faith alive at home is not easy - here are some tools to give you a hand!  Need more help - just email us at the Parish !  youth@stjosephsbabylon.org 

Check out these timely webinars:  https://nfcym.org/resources/webinars/
GRAB N GO MEALS 
SADLIER RESOURCES FOR ALL GRADES 

YOUTH  MINISTRY: SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM - Join us at     projectym.com/watch

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Helpful Resources
Childcare Scholarships Available for Essential Workers

Essential workers can use the funding to pay for their existing care arrangement. If an essential worker needs child care, they can contact their local child care resource and referral agency (https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/ referralagencies.asp) (CCRR) to find openings. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services will administer the program.
Learn more or fill out an application here: (https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/news/article.php?idx=2119) . As funds are limited, if applicable, please take advantage of this resource before funds are depleted.

Counseling & Support for All Workers Affected by COVID-10 -
FREE Immediate assistance available 24/7 for Front-Line Healthcare Professionals and Staff, First Responders and all Essential Workers. Family Service League - Dash Center & Hotline – 631-952-3333or visit www.fsl-li.org

Economic Impact Payments have begun and are being distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment. Economic impact payments: What you need to know https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

IRS Free File online IRS Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

Helping Your Clients Navigate Economic Hardship During the COVID-19 Crisis https://switchboardta.org/blog/helping-your-clients-navigate-economic-hardship-during-the-covid-19- crisis/?mc_cid=67bf63cd15&mc_eid=1458e969be

Loss of Loved One from COVID-19 American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center – 585-957-8187 Providing emotional and spiritual support. The following links can be submitted by a family member, a friend who thinks someone needs help, or an agency on behalf of the family.
English: www.redcross.org/NYSCOVIDFamilySupport
Spanish: www.redcross.org/NYSCOVIDFamilySupport

Support Services for Immigrant Communities Now & After COVID-19

Family & Children’s Association Helpline 516-546-0357
Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 7 pm
Together LI Connects You With The Community:
Growing Strong by Helping Each Other – Message Board/Directories of Resources
In these stressful times, we need community more than ever. Through these message boards and directories, you
can connect with neighbors, local businesses, job listings, food delivery and more
https://www.newsday.com/services/together