Greater Opportunities Family Resource Page

08/13/2020

Family Checklist for going back to school

Cleaning and Disinfecting: Everyday steps, when someone is sick, and considerations for employers.

08/04/2020

Food Bank of the Southern Tier – Distribution for Broome County for August 2020

Upcoming distribution for which registration is not yet open:

Friday, August 14th, 10AM-noon: Windsor High School, Windsor (limited to Broome residents). Registration opens at 8AM on Wednesday, August 12th.

Use our interactive map to find partner food pantries, programs and meal sites in your community.

08/04/2020

https://www.foodbankst.org/wp-content/uploads/is-this-food-still-good-for-cfds-1.pdf

08/04/2020

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g31445865/indoor-activities-for-kids/

From homemade games to DIY crafts, we have you covered.

08/04/2020

https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

07/30/2020

https://redtri.com/things-to-do-with-kids-during-summer-vacation

Check out our ultimate guide to daily adventures and gallons of giggles this summer.

07/28/2020

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/family-support-well-being/article/relaxation-exercises

The Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMHC) team has recorded a series of relaxation exercises in English and Spanish. These exercises may be used by Head Start and Early Head Start families and staff to help reduce stress.

07/28/2020

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/reducing-stress

Share this brochure with parents and staff to provide some easy-to-use stress reduction and self-care tips.

07/28/2020

https://www.unicefkidpower.org/summer-activities-kids/

Looking for some easy and fun summer activities for your kids? The summer of 2018 will be memorable with our awesome list of 35 super fun summer activities that you kids will love! Check them out here:

07/23/2020

Dr. Bergeron and Sangeeta Parikshak, mental health lead at the Office of Head Start, discuss how to help children feel loved and safe during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

07/23/2020

https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/advice/meal-plans/summer-meals-on-a-budget/

Make it easier to feed your family with easy summer meals on a budget. Plus, ideas for breakfast, snacks, and lunches—all parent and kid approved!