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

Coronavirus Guide

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

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

• FAQ for Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance
• COVID-19 - Processing Eviction Orders
• Postponement of Eviction Orders - State of Arizona Executive Order 2020-14
• Maricopa County Justice Courts Best Practices - Implementation of Executive Order 2020-14

• COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families (in PDF)
  Updated: 1/06/21
• See also: COVID-19 Exposure Reference and Guidelines For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families - Severe/Critical Illness or Severely Immunocompromised (in PDF)
• Understanding "Close Contact" - Infographic from Arizona Department of Health Services (in PDF)

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

Register and Learn More at the Boys & Girls Club website

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

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

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

• List of Community Resources for Supporting Families
• Palo Verde Behavioral Health - Open and Accepting Patients

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

• 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

• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
• County WIC Program ready to help those affected by COVID-19
• Pima County Pantry Directory - TEFAP Food Assistance
• Pima County Supplemental Pantry Directory - Non-TEFAP Food Assistance

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.

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

• Talking with Children - Tips from TUSD's Guidance and Counseling Dept. (in PDF)
• Talking Points from School Health Services