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Family Resources & Support 

During the COVID-19 Pandemic​
What we are collectively experiencing is so incredibly hard. It is a challenging and stressful time for parents and even harder and more confusing for our children.  ​Please know that we will continue do our best to support you during these difficult times. We recognize that many of you are trying to work from home while also taking care of your children. We've found a few gems that we think will be helpful, while still holding onto the Montessori principals that we appreciate so much!

Food & Nutrition

RMCS School Meals are Available​:
For information about River's food program please email us at admin@rivermontessoricharter.org.
​Text COMIDA/Text FOODText FOOD is a bilingual program that connects people who are hungry to nearby locations that distribute free food. Sonoma County residents who use their cellphone to text the word FOOD or COMIDA to 707-353-6333 will get an immediate response with the information they need in English or Spanish.
Boys and Girls Clubs Nationwide Feed In-Need Communities During COVID-19 Crisis

CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application
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Redwood Empire Food Bank Food Finder
Petaluma Bounty:  A list of free or low-cost healthy food in Petaluma can be found here!

Una-Vida Petaluma
Community Market:  Every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm. Free drive-through grocery market at Hillside Church. All are welcome. Come for food, or come to volunteer:  2689 Old Adobe Rd, Petaluma, CA
FREE Sale: Every few months a "free sale" is offered where community-members can "shop" for clothes and shoes free of cost. 

Social Emotional & Mental Health

NEW!  From SCOE & RCU~ Mental Health Resources for Students TK-12
We have all experienced many challenges this past year, and our social, emotional, and mental health has been put to the test. As you well know, the children in our community have additional stressors adapting to remote learning and being distanced from friends. And children can be especially susceptible to emotional issues during times of high stress, without the necessary tools to manage through.

RCU has partnered with social/emotional learning expert and author of Confident Parents, Confident Kids Jennifer Miller, M.Ed, to create some free videos for children grades TK-8. These videos are designed to help children and their respective support networks understand their emotions so they can make positive choices. For high school students, RCU has partnered with NAMI Sonoma County to create a free video designed to help youth and their support networks understand their emotions so they can make positive choices.
Each video is tailored to a specific age group, noted below.  Spanish language subtitles are available on all videos.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd - 5th Grade
6th - 8th Grade
High School
Smart Social
During the Covid-19 school shutdown we are focusing on helping families educate (& entertain) their kids online & offline

Kids Talk Newsletter
For parents, teachers, and…everybody and anybody who wants to make a difference in a child’s life

Sonoma County Mental Health Resources
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact Sonoma County Mental Health Emergency Services at: (707) 576-8181 or dial 911
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Seeds of Awareness
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Breathe for Change Family Wellness Guide
Sonoma County Community Intervention Program
The Access Team is the first contact to request mental health services, and can be reached at (707) 565-6900. We provide outreach to disparate populations that have been historically underserved by mental health services in an effort to engage people from these populations into appropriate mental health services.
Speaking with Children & Other Helpful Parenting Services & Articles
Social Distancing: This is not a Snow Day

7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus​​​

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

Parenting in the Time of COVID-19

​How do You Manage Fighting Kids During the Lockdown 
Talking with Children about Tragedies and Other News Events

Be Honest and Concrete: Tips for Talking with Kids about Death

How to Talk to Children about Difficult News


Child Parent Institute
​Parenting Services, Child & Family Counseling, and more
Just for the Children!
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

Start Right Chess:
 Afterschool Chess Online

​Good Things Are Happening Too!: Otto Conquers the Pandemic Blues

Childcare, Housing, and Other Support

California Human Development 
CHD's purpose is to create opportunities for those who struggle most in our communities, helping them to secure the education, training, jobs and improved social conditions to live with independence and human dignity.​​

Share Sonoma County 
​Shared housing and resource exchange.

La Luz Center
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COVID-19 Crisis Services & Crisis Fund

Undocufund

Family Justice Center of Sonoma County


CARE Collective Resources

A google doc of resources for Serving Latinx & Other Global Majority Students and Families During COVID-19 and Beyond
Covid-19 Rental Assistance
Petaluma People Services Center has been awarded funds to support low-income tenants and/or landlords impacted by COVID-19. The program will conclude on December 30, 2020.  
Approved applicants can receive up to $6,000 and can include back payments of rent, past-due utilities, current rental payments, and/or current utility bills.

Eligible applicants must demonstrate that they have not been able to pay, or have not received, rental payments for any period of time from March 1, 2020, to December 30, 2020. Applicants will need to certify that the reason is related to COVID-19.
Households must meet the following conditions:
  1. Be low-income, as defined as 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) 
    sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/Housing-and-Neighborhood-Investment/Income-and-Rent-Limits/#locallink   
  2. Be a tenant unable to pay their rent and/or utility bills OR a landlord not receiving rent as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
  3. Live in Sonoma County​
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California Childcare Resources & Referral Network 
​Search for available childcare​​

COVID-19 Information & Resources

We have compiled a list of links we believe are helpful. Please consult these Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages on the sites of these organizations for the most authoritative guidance.
Sonoma County
  • Sonoma County Department of Health Services
  • SoCo Emergency & Preparedness Information
​State of California
  • CA Dept of Public Health Updates
  • ​Governor's Stay at Home Order
​CDC
  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  
  • COVID-19 CDC Information for Travel
  • Talking with Children about COVID-19​
  • Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19​
WHO
  • Healthy Parenting in the time of COVID-19
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Other Information
  • How Long Coronavirus Survives on Surfaces
  • Flattening the Coronavirus Curve  

Distance Learning
  • Distance Learning in Times of Disaster
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SoCo Social Distancing Guidelines
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SoCo Pautas de Distanciamiento Social

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  • About
    • Get To Know Us!
    • Programs >
      • TK/K
      • Lower El >
        • Toulumne
        • Kaweah
        • San Lorenzo
      • Upper El >
        • Yuba
        • Guadalupe
      • River Crew
      • Alumni
      • Development of Adolescent Program
    • Praise for River
    • Community
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
    • Reference Documents & Forms
    • Career Opportunities
    • Title IX/Non-Discrimination Statement & Privacy Policy
  • Montessori Education
    • Recommended Reading
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Lottery
  • Current Families
    • Attendance
    • Calendars
    • Get Involved
    • Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion
  • RMF
    • support your school
    • upcoming events
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