Covid-19 Resources

COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

Disproportionate Effects on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Communities
TC PTA acknowledges that the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic hardships resulting from the disruptions to our daily lives create disproportionate risks and negative effects on BIPOC communities. Click here to read more on this topic from the CDC.

Thornton Creek Elementary School Nurse
Our school nurse, Twinkle Ramos, is available by email or phone to support students' health and learning. Voicemails will be answered within 24 hours.
Email: tnramos@seattleschools.org
Phone: 206-525-5307

Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Vaccine Sites

• Seattle Public Schools - Community Vaccine Clinics and School Vaccine Clinics: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/vaccine-clinic/ 

• Please visit the Washington State Vaccine Locator page to learn more. Vaccine sites are being added to the area regularly. (Use Filter = "Pfizer-BioNTech Pediatric - 5 yrs to 11 yrs”) https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/

• City of Seattle Covid-19 Vaccination Sites: https://www.seattle.gov/covid-19/vaccinations 

• Covid-19 Vaccines at Seattle Children's Hospital
  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/patients-families/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ 

Covid-19 Testing

• Contact Thornton Creek to inquire about Rapid Antigen and PCR test availability at school
  SPS Rapid Antigen Test Consent Form
  TC PCR Test Registrations (with symptoms) - Results in 3-4 days
  Questions? Email: thorntoncreek.attendance@seattleschools.org

• Order up to 10 free tests per household monthly from WA State Department of Health (while supplies last)
  https://sayyescovidhometest.org/ 

• Covid-19 Testing City of Seattle
  web: https://www.seattle.gov/covid-19/testing

• Covid Testing Sites in Seattle and King County
  web: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/testing.aspx 

Family Works Resource Center
Web: https://familyworksseattle.org
1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-694-6727 (After hours assistance available via phone)

The Family Works Resource Center has a family/community connector who helps families navigate support. Family Works will help connect SPS families with the services they need.

At the Center, families will be connected to knowledgeable and friendly staff who can assist with:

• rental assistance applications

• enrollment in public benefits

• navigating a vast network of community resources

• clothing & shoes

• free diapers, books and toys

•  weekly groceries at its food bank, available through its Wallingford location: 1501 N. 45th Street, Seattle.

• connecting families within their community by offering multilingual playgroups, parent support networks, and other enrichment activities for families.

• services are offered in English, Spanish, and Somali.

Covid-19 Phone Assistance
If you are unable to use the online tools, here are a couple phone hotlines that can assist with questions surrounding Covid-19. For language interpretation, say your preferred language when connected.

• WA State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline
  phone: 1-800-525-0127 or 1-888-856-5816 (then press #)
  Hours: Mondays 6am – 10pm & Tuesdays - Sundays 6am – 6pm

• King County COVID-19 Call Center
  phone: 206-477-3977
  Hours: 8am – 7pm

Seattle Covid-19 Resources: Office of the Mayor
web: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19
phone: 206-684-2489

King County COVID-19 Resources
web: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19

Financial Resources for WA Residents Impacted by COVID-19
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
web: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus-financial-resources

Health insurance - Washington Health Benefit Exchange
web: https://www.wahbexchange.org/new-customers/who-can-sign-up/special-enrollment-period/

Emergency Home Food Delivery
web: https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/services/home-delivery/ 
Click on the red text to fill out application for home food delivery
For additional food insecurity resources, check our PANTRY + FOOD SUPPORT page

SPS Resources
https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/
Mental Health Resources: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/coordinated-school-health/mental-health-services/
School Meals: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/

• Free and Reduced Lunch Registration: https://paypams.com/OnlineApp.aspx

• Pandemic EBT Information: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt 

Transportation FAQs: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/transportation/faq/

SPS Tech Support
phone: 206-252-0100 (if line is busy, please leave a voicemail)  
email: laptops@seattleschools.org
web: https://www.seattleschools.org/student-portal/technology-supports-for-families/