Covid-19 Resources

Thornton Creek PTA wants to ensure that people in our community can find the support they need to have a safe and healthy school year. Below is a list of resources to address a wide variety of needs within our community. If you know of an additional resource we should add, please reach out to us at hello@tc-pta.org.

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

Seattle Public Schools - Covid-19 Dashboard (Updated weekly)
https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/covid-19-dashboard/

Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Vaccine Sites


Covid-19 Testing


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/

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/