Latest Information on Covid-19 (click link below):
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Department of Public Health – Los Angeles County
Free Statutory Legal Forms (click link below):
Statutory Power of Attorney For Finances
Statutory Advanced Health Care Directive Form
Tax Information & Loan Assistance
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief Guidance and Resources
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Deadline to File Taxes is Extended Until July 15, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-money-unemployment.html#link-4919c522
SBA Disaster Loan Application for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Disaster (Forgivable) Loan Assistance
https://covid19relief.sba.gov/”
Facebook Small Business Grants Program Offering $100M in Cash Grants
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grant
There are a programs that may help your small business.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
This program provides cash to the business through an SBA program. If employers keep their employees, they can use the money to pay payroll expenses, rent, mortgage and utilities. All amounts paid during the first 8 weeks will turn into a GRANT (meaning you do not have to pay it back to the government). The loan amount is 2.5 times what your average monthly payroll is. You have to apply directly with your business bank. NOT THE GOVERNMENT. Here is a link with more information: PPP Program
EIDL Loan Advance
This is a loan that will provide up to $10,000 to businesses that are experiencing difficulties. This is an SBA loan and has to be paid back over time. Your business can apply to this program directly through the government’s website. Here is a link with more information: EIDL Loan Advance
SBA Express Bridge Loan
If you already have an SBA loan, this allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. Here is a link with more information: SBA Express Bridge Loans
SBA Debt Relief
As part of SBA’s debt relief efforts,
- The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a), 504, and microloans for a period of six months.
- The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
Here is a link with more information: SBA Debt Relief
Emergency Family Medical Leave Act Federal Support
https://www.employmentlawbusinessguide.com/2020/03/emergency-paid-leave-related-to-covid-19-signed-into-law-and-takes-effect-april-1-2020/
$2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Details
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/25/politics/stimulus-package-details-coronavirus/index.html
FAQ on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Relief for Retirees with RMD Waiver and Penalty-Free 401(k) Withdrawals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/30/coronavirus-stimulus-cares-act/
The Full CARES Act ($2 Trillion Stimulus Bill)
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6819239-FINAL-FINAL-CARES-ACT.html
Homeschooling & Enrichment Resources (click link below):
1. IXL
Site with math, language arts, science worksheets and resources.
A must-follow blog for homeschoolers who want to keep it simple, Jamie of Simple Homeschool shares reviews, giveaways, and articles on curriculum and other topics as well as inspiration and encouragement for homeschooling families.
3. Reading Eggs
This subscription site promises to make learning to read fun with games, songs, and engaging rewards as well as a series of mobile apps. It’s a favorite of many parents with kids aged three and up.
4. Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free online lessons and interactive exercises on just about every possible topic. These lessons can be a great resource for students and parents, whether you work through an entire subject, or just supplement with videos to get help with a tricky math challenge or other subject.
The website for this popular San Francisco children’s science center features an impressive selection of free activities, videos, printables, and interactive online resources on a variety of math and science topics.
The NASA website’s For Students section includes a great free catalog of articles, activities, videos, and games for students in grades K–12 on topics related to STEM, aeronautics, and space exploration.
With more than 45,000 free eBooks, including a large collection of classic children’s literature, Project Gutenberg is a fantastic resource for growing your home library on a budget.
8. Duolingo
This free language app is available for iPhone, Android, and the web and offers fun and engaging lessons for a variety of languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English. Duolingo is a great option for homeschooling parents who want their kids to learn a new language but need a more affordable option than tutoring or language classes.
With engaging videos of experiments and science fair projects, as well as detailed printable instructions, and in some cases free lesson plans, this site is a a great source of inspiration and instructions for cool science experiments to do at home or in the classroom.
10. Homeschool.com
Articles on getting started, curriculum reviews, printable lessons, and links to local support groups make this site a great resource, especially for families who are new to homeschooling.
11. XtraMath
A nonprofit organization dedicated to math achievement, XtraMath features free math videos, lessons, and activities as well as progress reports and resources for teachers and parents. The site is a valuable resource both for homework help and more in-depth lessons.
This blog from the New York Times (NYT) features free standards-aligned daily lessons on civics, social studies, history, and other topics related to current news and events. Quizzes, activities, and a student version of the NYT crossword offer more opportunities for learning in the classroom or at home.
13. HowtoSmile
With more than 3,000 science and math activities, How to Smile is an award-winning, free resource for teachers and parents. The high-quality, hands-on math and science activities are particularly intended for students in “out-of-school learning environments” such as after-school programs, zoos and museums, and homeschoolers.
14. The Activity Mom
The writers at The Activity Mom are all former classroom teachers who now focus their attention on teaching their own kids and sharing resources and educational activities with others. Their blog is a great resource for parents looking for fun and educational activities, especially for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age students.
15. PowerMyLearning
This free web-based platform offers thousands of free, standards-aligned games, videos, and interactive activities in all K–12 subjects. Build classes and assignments and monitor progress, or use the site to encourage learning after school.
Discovery Education offers free resources for parents, teachers, and students, including lesson plans, homework help, videos, and more.
17. BrainPOP
BrainPOP is a subscription site, but many families—both homeschooling and those with kids in traditional school—find the quality of the site to be worth the yearly fee. Engaging animated movies, quizzes, and educational games in every subject, as well as mobile access, are offered starting at $99 a year.
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) such as those offered by Coursera and edX can be a great way for high school students and advanced learners to challenge themselves with college-level coursework. Courses from world-class universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT are open to anyone, anywhere, f0r free.
19. Special Needs Homeschooling
This site offers articles, curriculum reviews, and other learning resources for homeschooling kids with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and other special needs.
20. K12.com
K12 offers independent and teacher-led courses for homeschoolers, plus supplemental learning programs such as Embark for preschoolers, in addition to offering public and private online schooling options. For a closer look at K12, visit Learning Liftoff’s Learning Games section, which features sample lessons from K12’s curriculum and learning programs. And visit K12.com to learn about the differences between online learning and traditional homeschooling.
Other Freebies (click link below):
Digital Library Card from your local library allows you to access tons of free programs, music, movies and e-books. Here is the link to get a Digital Library Card. Here are some free services granted:
- OverDrive and Libby– Borrow up to 15 eBooks and audiobooks. No need to worry about returns – eBooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period.
- Kanopy – Stream independent, international, classic, and documentary films, with 10 play credits per month. Enjoy temporary unlimited access (through mid-April) to Kanopy for Kids with educational content like Sesame Street and Arthur.
- Hoopla – Borrow up to 8 eBooks, audiobooks, movies, or TV shows per month.
- RB Digital – Download popular magazines including US Weekly, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and more.
- Lynda.com – View instructional videos in a wide range of topics, including business, technology, design, and more.
- Mango Languages – Learn over 20 languages with free, self-paced classes, plus ESL courses in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and more.
- Brainfuse – Get online tutors daily from 12 – 10 pm for K to college students and adult learners. From math to science, resume to essay review, and GED to citizenship prep, there’s a tutor for you!
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