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Resources for Families

Travel Recommendations and Updates

Questions about travel? See Travel Recommendations and Updates (in PDF)

For more information and the latest advisories, please see CDC's Travel Notices

COVID-19 Notification - Sample Letter for Parents

If a positive COVID-19 case has been identified at a school, parents/guardians will receive a version of the following general notification letter: Sample Letter to Parents or Staff - COVID-19 Case On Site (in PDF)
Translations (in PDF): Arabic | Kirundi | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese

Get your Free Masks from AZ

Order Your Free Masks from Arizona Department of Health Services

La Frontera's Behavioral Health Services for Families and Children

If you need help with your children, La Frontera provides a range of services. See the La Frontera Child Services flier (in PDF) for more information, or call 884-9920 or email enroll@lafrontera.org.

Coronavirus Guide from tucson.com

This comprehensive guide provides useful information for the public.

Coronavirus Guide

Need help with rent or preventing eviction?

Eviction Prevention Assistance from Arizona Department of Housing

Federal Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families (in PDF)
Updated: 3/8/21
COVID 19 Guía de Referencia para Empleados (in PDF)
See also: COVID-19 Severe Illness Considerations (in PDF)
Understanding "Close Contact" - Infographic from Arizona Department of Health Services (in PDF)

Coronavirus Testing Sites

Coronavirus Testing Sites (in PDF)
FREE COVID-19 Tests at Kino Event Center - Register online at pima.gov/covid19testing

List of All ADHS/ASU Free Saliva Testing Sites in AZ by County:

Teachers and staff have access to sites in AZ:

free, saliva-based PCR testing
on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed)
for the remainder of the spring
use the Agency Code: TUSD1
see below for a list of all sites and hours of operation

Additionally, parents and students may use these sites:

register online ahead of time: asusalivatest.site
free testing using the code: SALIVATEST

Pima County Sites

Ellie Town: 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road, Tucson 85705; W, F, & Sun 7-11 AM
Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus: 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ 85709; W 9AM-1PM
Pima Community College, East Campus: 8181 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85709; F 9AM-1PM
Pima Community College, West Campus: 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709; M 9 AM-1 PM
Tucson, El Pueblo Center: 101 W Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714; Tuesday 2pm-6pm, Thursday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 7am-11am

Coconino County Sites

Coconino Community College: 2800 S Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86005; M-F 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sat 8 :00AM-12:00 PM
NAU Fieldhouse: 1050 S Knoles Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86011; M-Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sinagua Middle School: 3950 E Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004; T & Th 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Maricopa County Sites

Capital Mall Parking Garage: 100 N 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007; T & Th 6:00-9:30 AM
Mesa Convention Center: 46 East Martin Luther King Junior Way, Mesa, AZ 85201; Th 3-7 PM; Sat & Sun 8AM-12PM; this site will be closing at the end of April
SkySong: 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257; T-Sat 7-11 AM
State Farm Stadium: State Farm Stadium – 1 Cardinal Dr., Glendale, AZ 85305; Southeast corner of 95th Ave & Cardinals Way; Saturdays from 7-11 AM
Valley View Elementary School: 8220 S 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85041; Sat 8AM-12PM

Crisis Information

If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, please call:

Community Wide Crisis Line: 520-622-6000

Or 911

Other non-emergency numbers:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone Number: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

Childcare at TUSD Schools

If you need childcare while you work, we offer childcare at many of our schools through our Community School program and KIDCO. Learn more by reading Childcare options at TUSD Schools.

Boys & Girls Club Tucson

Flier for Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - 2020-2021 (in PDF)

Looking for a safe place where your child can engage in recreation, arts, and other enrichment activities? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson are open to serve working families during the pandemic.

Program Details:

Ages 7 to 17 years old
Masks/face coverings required in the Clubs and safety measures must be followed
Meals provided through partnership TUSD Meals Program
Members asked to bring their school-provided devices to the Club

10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning Back to School

Ready to prepare for returning to school?

Please review 10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning Back to School (in PDF).

Screening Questions - Asked before entry to schools and district offices

Screening Questions: These questions will be asked of everyone before they are permitted to enter schools or district offices.

Help for Speakers of Arabic, Kirundi, Somali, and Swahili

Please call the number below and leave a message, including a phone number where we can reach you. We will call you back. Thank you!

225-6591 = Swahili
225-6592 = Arabic
225-6593 = Kirundi
225-6594 = Somali

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) provides assistance to households with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, while schools are out of session due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona P-EBT Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits program is a partnership between DES, the Arizona Department of Education, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

For more information, see DES's Arizona P-EBT webpage .

Community Resources for Family Support

Free WiFi Map for Arizona

Use this free WiFi map from Connect Arizona to find free public WiFi hotspots at public libraries, schools, businesses, and other sites. Some sites may offer indoor public access during business hours, others provide access in the parking lot only. Everyone using the sites - outside or inside - is encouraged to practice social distancing precautions, including staying in your vehicle or at least six feet from other users and wearing a mask if necessary.

Internet Access for TUSD Families

TUSD will help you with Internet access through loaner hotspots. Learn more at the TUSD Loaner Hotspot FAQ.

You can also look into several of the low-cost Internet programs available to TUSD families. See the following information for details: Low-Cost Internet Programs

Coping with Stress and Anxiety

For suggestions on coping with stress and anxiety during this time, please see these resources.

Manage Stress and Anxiety - Tips from the CDC
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - from SAMHSA
Top Ten Tips for Parents from Arizona Department of Child Safety

Food Banks and Pantries

Dental Issues - What to do

Wondering what to do about dental issues? See these dental issues guidelines from Pima County Health Department.

Health Tips

Please check the CDC website for the latest prevention tips and information.

Prevention Measures

Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds (the time needed to sing happy birthday) or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Keep children home when sick, and stay home when you are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze, then immediately discard any tissues.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Avoid unnecessary physical contact, like holding hands.

Note: Please be aware the District has suspended Attendance Award tracking for the 4th quarter. Thus please have students remain home if not feeling well.

Positive Parenting

Ten Tips for Positive Parenting from Arizona Dept. of Child Safety

Section 504

Section 504 Guidance during School Closures - 03/24/20

Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers and Parents

Beginning in April 2021, Benefits Issued for Food Purchases (P-EBT)

Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides families of eligible children additional funds to purchase food during this school year for the months of August 2020-May 2021.

P-EBT is intended for children who did not have access to receive free or reduced price meals at school due to schools being closed or learning remotely this school year.

To ensure the information being provided to DES is current, please make sure that you update your student information (such as current address, parent/guardian, phone number etc) at your child’s school.

For more details, visit School Meal Programs from Food Services.

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Our Mission

Tucson Unified Professional School Counselors:
Providing ALL students the necessary skills to be successful academically, socially, emotionally and in their future careers.

Who are school counselors? School counselors are certified/licensed educators who imprve student success for all students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.