Covid Resources

It can be hard to find trustworthy, easy to understand information when it relates to COVID-19. SPCS has compiled accessible resources for our families during these times.

Testing

• We offer COVID testing at all three school sites. In order to be able to test on site at school, we need to have a COVID permission form on file for your student.

• Walk in or schedule an appointment for a free test at one of the state’s 11 community testing sites across Minnesota: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites

• Order a free test through the state’s at-home testing program: COVID-19 Test at Home

• Find other testing options near them through the state’s Find Testing Locations map, including through local providers, pharmacies and clinics: Find Testing Locations.

Ongoing Community Resource List

This list includes the latest information of COVID-19 related supports and services, as well as additional information on food/supply donation and pickup sites that have opened in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and related protests. While we will try to keep this updated, please note that information may not be current and community members should confirm current sites are open before traveling.

COVID-19 Weekly Reporting

This report includes more detailed information on testing, confirmed positive cases, demographics, likely exposure, and syndromic surveillance. This data is what we will use to inform our learning plan (distance learning, hybrid learning, or in-person). Each week we review data and look for patterns of cases dropping or stabilizing. In order to move from distance learning to a hybrid model, we need to see case rates show a pattern of decline over multiple weeks.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/

COmmunity COVID-19 Testing

The state of MN is offering free COVID-19 tests to the public at various locations and dates statewide. These tests are completely free, no insurance is required, and no ID’s are necessary. We strongly encourage you to sign up for an appointment using the registration link listed with each location. Check their websites for the latest testing sites. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/index.html

Minnesota Department of Health

The Minnesota Department of Health is providing up-to-date and accurate information on recommendations and resources: www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronoavirus/action.html 

• Health questions: Call 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 for help answering your questions about COVID-19. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m daily.

• Schools and child care questions: 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 7 for help answering your questions about schools and childcare during COVID-19 closures. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m daily.

Family Guide to At-Home Learning

Here’s a handy guide from the Cedar Center about how to manage at-home learning. There are tips and tricks for supporting a student through distance learning, helping them stay on task, set goals, and more. https://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CEEDAR-Family-Guide.pdf

St. Paul Bridge Fund for Families (Housing)

The St. Paul Bridge Fund for Families was designed to provide temporary housing assistance for the most vulnerable, and hardest hit families experiencing losses due to COVID-19. Its goal is to prevent displacement of households impacted by COVID-19 job loss by providing immediate temporary housing assistance to:

• Complement state and federal aid, and

• Address the urgent needs of families prior to deployment of such aid.

Learn more at www.stpaul.gov.

OnCare.org

Online symptom screening, recommendations, and referral with co-pays and out-of-pocket expenses currently waived for COVID-19 and Upper Respiratory Infection visits at www.OnCare.org.