Federal Resource Toolkit for State and Local Agencies Serving Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Emergency

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This 23-page document provides a list of federal agencies and resources that can help state and local agencies serving vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resource topics include Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Behavioral Health, Homelessness, and Human Trafficking. It includes volunteer opportunities like the Medical Reserve Corps and Community Emergency Response Team. It provides information on legal aid, elder abuse prevention, Medicare fraud protection, and human trafficking awareness. There are also links to webinars and tip sheets for healthcare providers about telehealth services during the pandemic. Additionally, it highlights funding from programs like Meals on Wheels to help those in need.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Abuse; Disaster Planning; Health Services Accessibility; Ill-Housed Persons; Public Health Administration; Domestic Violence; Vulnerable Populations; American Indian or Alaska Native; Pandemics; COVID-19; Health Disparate Minority and Vulnerable Populations; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: ASPR TRACIE

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