Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Centers is a school-based, flexible, family-focused, and culturally sensitive hub of support and resources that provide programs and targeted services based on the needs and interests of families. The goal is to foster the development of a strong school community of support for parents and caregivers
The Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Family Resource Center, established in August 2017, created a welcoming and engaging environment for students and their families. We aspire to provide access to relevant and timely information about resources and programs to support our families and in turn ensure the academic success of all students.
Our goal is to consolidate information on this web page that can be useful for you and your network of family and friends in the community. As we update the content, we will also send reminders to call your attention to timely information and opportunities.
If you require further information, feel free to contact Wanda.Lopez@laaa.k12.de.us or on 302-292-1463
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El Centro de Recursos para nuestras familias es un centro de apoyo flexible, enfocado en las familias de nuestra escuela y culturalmente sensible que brinda programas y servicios específicos basados en las necesidades e intereses de las familias. Nuestro objetivo es fomentar el desarrollo de una comunidad escolar sólida de apoyo a los padres y cuidadores.
El Centro de Recursos Familiares de Las Américas ASPIRA Academy se estableció en 2017 para crear un ambiente acogedor y atractivo para los estudiantes y sus familias. Aspiramos brindar acceso a información relevante y oportuna sobre recursos y programas para apoyar a nuestras familias y, a su vez, garantizar el éxito académico de todos los estudiantes.
Nuestro objetivo es consolidar información en esta página de internet que pueda ser útil para usted, su familia y amigos en la comunidad. A medida que actualizamos el contenido, también enviaremos recordatorios para llamar su atención sobre información y oportunidades.
Si necesita más información, no dude en comunicarse con Wanda.Lopez@laaa.k12.de.us ó llame al 302-292-1463.
Children's Health Resources
Nemours Children’s Health
Project THRIVE
Vaping Fact Sheets
- https://aspiraacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Vaping-Fact-Sheets.pdf
- https://www.healthydelaware.org/community-partners/toolkits/vape/parents
Safe & Respectful Relationship for Delaware Teens
CHIPS – Delaware Children’s Health Insurance Program
Health Insurance | Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare”
- https://insurance.delaware.gov/divisions/consumerhp/aca/
- https://insurance.delaware.gov/information/demarketplace/
Eyeglasses – free replacements
Jobs & Training/Empleo y Formación
Delaware Department of Labor:
Presentation: Department of Labor Programs & Services:
Delaware 211
Delaware 211 connects Delawareans to free services statewide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages. How to connect: Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat online or search for resources at www.delaware211.org.
| Clothing | Government | Medical Care | Tax Help |
| Emergency Transitional Shelters | Housing Assistant | Mental Health | Transportation |
| Food Assistance | Legal Help | Substance Abuse | Utility Assistance |
Community Events/Eventos Comunitarios
Delaware Children’s Museum
Delaware State Parks
Mt. Cuba Center
Health/Salud
Mental Health
Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center: This free comprehensive guide aims to help Medicare recipients identify the different types of substance abuse treatments that are covered and not covered, eligibility, and most importantly, state resources for substance abuse treatments.
https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-of-substance-abuse-resource/
Free Mental Health Services: Project THRIVE provides free mental health services to eligible Delaware students. Services are available to students – grades pre-k through 12 – attending Delaware public schools, private schools, parochial schools and homeschools. Project THRIVE services help students who are struggling with traumatic situations, such as physical or emotional abuse, community violence, racism, bullying, and more. Trauma can harm mental and physical health, and limit school success. The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) developed Project THRIVE to help children receive trauma-informed support from their schools, communities and caregivers. Help Delaware children become part of a community that promotes physical, psychological and emotional safety to ensure all children feel like they belong in school. Through Project THRIVE, students and families can find and select a provider of choice. To access Project THRIVE, dial 2-1-1 or text THRIVE to 898-211. Visit de.gov/projectthrive for more details.
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- Project THRIVE services help students:
- Process and understand traumatic situations
- Attend school regularly
- Better control emotions and behaviors
- Develop coping skills for managing stress at home and school
- thrive_rack_schools_en.pdf
- Project THRIVE services help students:
Servicios Gratuitos de Salud Mental: Project THRIVE brinda servicios gratuitos de salud mental a los estudiantes elegibles de Delaware. Los servicios están disponibles para los estudiantes, desde pre kínder hasta el grado 12, que asisten a las escuelas públicas de Delaware, escuelas privadas, escuelas parroquiales y educación en el hogar. Los servicios del Proyecto THRIVE ayudan a los estudiantes que luchan con situaciones traumáticas, como abuso físico o emocional, violencia comunitaria, racismo, intimidación y más. El trauma puede dañar la salud mental y física y limitar el éxito escolar. El Departamento de Educación de Delaware (DDOE) desarrolló el Proyecto THRIVE para ayudar a los niños a recibir apoyo informado sobre el trauma de sus escuelas, comunidades y cuidadores. Ayude a los niños de Delaware a formar parte de una comunidad que promueva la seguridad física, psicológica y emocional para garantizar que todos los niños sientan que pertenecen a la escuela. A través del Proyecto THRIVE, los estudiantes y las familias pueden encontrar y seleccionar un proveedor de su elección. Para acceder al Proyecto THRIVE, marque 2-1-1 o envíe un mensaje de texto THRIVE al 898-211. Visite de.gov/projectthrive para obtener más detalles.
- Los servicios del Proyecto THRIVE ayudan a los estudiantes a:
- Procesar y comprender situaciones traumáticas
- Asistir a la escuela regularmente
- Controlar mejor las emociones y los comportamientos.
- Desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento para manejar el estrés en el hogar y la escuela
- thrive_rack_schools_es.pdf
Mesothelioma Hope: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/children/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Where Can I Get My Vaccine?
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/where-can-i-get-my-vaccine/
Department of Health & Social Services
Mental Health Resources
Amanacer Counseling & Resource Center
Delaware Child PsychiatryAccess Program (DCPAP)
Help is here – Prevent – Treat – Recover
Mental Health DE
Mental Health Association in Delaware
Project Delaware – Advancing Wellness & Resiliency in Education
https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4092
Sean’s House: Sean’s House is a free resource for young adults ages 14-24. Support is available 24/7 for young adults to talk about mental health or substance use challenges with other young adult Peer Specialists who have lived experience with similar challenges.
Legal Services
Delaware Legal Help Link – DEhelplink
https://delegalhelplink.org/
Delaware State Bar Association – Access to Justice | DSBA
https://www.dsba.org/access-to-justice-program/
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
https://www.aclu-de.org/en/about/about-us
Community Legal Aid Society
http://www.declasi.org/
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
https://www.dvls.org
Legal Services Corporation of DE
https://www.lscd.com/
Food Benefits/Beneficios Alimenticios
- https://dhss.delaware.gov/dss/tanf.html – Cash Assistance
- https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/foodstamps.html – Food Stamps
Parent Resources
Delaware Department of Education – Parent & Family Engagement
https://education.delaware.gov/families/parent-and-family-engagement/
Parents as Teachers
https://education.delaware.gov/families/birth-age-5/early_resources/parents_as_teachers/
Parents for Quality Education
https://parentsforqualityeducation.org/our-mission/
Commonsense.org
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/screen-time
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/cellphones-and-devices
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/es/latino
Delaware Department of Education & Family Services
https://education.delaware.gov/educators/whole-child-support/family-services/
Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) Crisis Help
- Teaching kids not to bully. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/no-bullying.html#catbehavior In addition, you will have access on the site to topics like:
- Cyber-bullying
- Teaching kids to be smart about social media
- Helping kids deal with bullying
- Enseñándole a nuestros niños a no hacer bullying. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/no-bullying.html#catbehavior Además, tendrá acceso a otros temas en la página como:
- Cyber-bullying
- Teaching kids to be smart about social media (Enseñar a los niños a ser inteligentes con las redes sociales)
- Helping kids deal with bullies (Ayudar a los niños a lidiar con los bullies)
Wilmington Senior Center (WSC) https://wilmingtonseniorcenter.org/
The Grandparent Resource Center is dedicated to the empowerment of grandparent caregivers and the children they’re raising. The center provides information, guidance, and help in finding resources and services to strengthen families. 302-651-3400 x3424.
Grupo de Apoyo Para Cuidadores: ¿ERES UN CUIDADOR? Usted es un cuidador si brinda apoyo social, físico, médico y/o emocional a un pariente o amigo que envejece o a una persona discapacitada.
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Resource Guide:
https://dvcc.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2022/09/DVCC-Resource-Guide_08.2022.pdf
Victims’ Rights Task Force:
https://dvcc.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2022/09/DVCC-Resource-Guide_08.2022.pdf
Policy Update
Free internet available for qualifying students
Households with at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch Program may qualify for free high-speed Internet with the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Internet Essentials from Comcast. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will cover the monthly price of home Internet so there is no cost to students’ families who enroll in Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus. For more on the Affordable Connectivity Program visit: www.affordableconnectivity.gov. More information is available at www.acpbenefit.org.
Housing/Vivienda
Emergency Shelter Programs ends Aug. 31. On Aug. 31, 2022, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Pandemic Emergency Shelter Program is coming to an end. This program provided temporary emergency assistance payments for shelter at hotel/motel locations. DHSS has sent a letter to over 250 Delaware families notifying them of the change. Case mangers are on standby to support families. Families are also being encouraged to call (302) 434-3340 for more information on additional funding.
Delaware State Housing Rental Assistance Program:
Delaware Housing Search:
The first place to find housing in the first state:
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) affordable Housing:
Tenants Rights:
“ACLU Delaware SB 101: the right to free counsel for eviction defense”
Vivienda
