COVID-19 Resources
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Training Related Resources:
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Free Wifi: Any McDonalds parking lot
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Low cost internet: Xfinity $10/month for students
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AT&T $5 - $10/month for limited income households.
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CenturyLink Desktop Computer Financial Assistance: Assistance to get affordable computers into homes during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.pcsforpeople.org/centurylink/
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Unemployment Insurance:
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1-866-783-5567
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Medicaid: If you have been laid off from work or faced a reduction in hours, you may be eligible for Medicaid.
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1-888-342-6207
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Food:
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Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana: Searchable listings of food pantries for the following 12 parish region: Caldwell; East Carroll; Franklin; Jackson; Lincoln; Madison; Morehouse; Ouachita; Richland; Tensas; Union; and West Carroll https://www.foodbanknela.org/
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Family/Community Resources:
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Child Mind Institute: Comprehensive resources for parents on coronavirus topics https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
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United Way: A free confidential referral and information helpline/website of local resources. http://www.unitedwaynela.org/211.php or text your ZIP CODE to 898-211
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Consumer Education at LendEDU: Guide to help consumers determine financial steps
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