HSCSN wants parents and caregivers to have the most updated information and resources during this COVID-19 public health emergency. If you think you have COVID-19, you can get tested at multiple locations in DC.
Learn more about COVID-19 Testing Sites in the District
Vaccine Information:
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the DC Department of Health Website.
Please sign-up for an alert via email or text message to find out when the next vaccine appointments are available.
DC Health Care and Public Assistance Information during COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for January 10, 2022
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for November 16, 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for September 20, 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for August 10, 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for August 16, 2021
DC Schools
2022-2023 School Year
DCPS has released the academic calendar for School Year 2021-2022. For SY22-23, the first day of school for students is Monday, August 29, 2022, and the last day of school for students is Friday, June 23, 2023.
School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar [PDF]
School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar-Spanish [PDF]
DC Health School Health Services Program – List of Immunization Sites
DC Health Immunization Page – the School Based Health Centers - Immunization Appointments
DC Health School Immunizations Requirements Guide
Family Resources
Distance Learning Resources
- DCPS
- DCPS Family Cornerstone Workshops
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Resources [PDF]
Mental Health Resources
- DC Department of Behavioral Health has expanded the city's Mental Health Hotline to offer relevant guidance to families.
- Parents can get real-time help from licensed clinicians or learn more about available services by calling 1-888-793-4357 at any time of the day, any day of the week.
- Parents can get support for a wide range of issues, from managing your own stress to managing your child's behavior to processing grief and trauma. It is important for families to understand that this anxiety and stress is normal and that our team is here to help support your mental wellness.
Stay at Home Activities:
- Washington Parent Virtual March Activities »
- The Ultimate Parent Survival Guide to 2020 - 2021 »
- Parenting During Coronavirus - Tips to Help Parents Cope »
- Activity Ideas for Kids During COVID-19 »
- How To Adapt Special Education To The Remote-Learning Reality »
- 10 Fun Activities for Kids With Special Needs During COVID-19 »
- Washington Parent-Summer Fun »
- Schooltalk Virtual Social Connections [PDF] »
- DC Health Life at Home Resources »
- Tips for Teaching Kids at Home »
- Guide to Helping Parents and Caregivers Cope with COVID-19 [PDF] »
- 5 Preschool Activities for Children with Special Needs »
- Free Access to Special Needs Lessons During COVID-19 »
- Top Terrific Things to Do with Kids at Home »
Food Services:
- DC Food Project Emergency Food Access »
- DC Food Council Policy Food Resources »
- Department of Human Services Food Resources »
- DC-Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Meals for Schoolkids »
- Businesses offer Free Meals to Kids and Seniors »
- Food and Public Resources from DC Health »
- Capital Area Food Bank Resources »