Fayette County Public Schools has partnered with the city of Lexington, HealthFirst Bluegrass, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, and Wild Health to offer the vaccine at district school locations July 6, 7, and 8. Second doses will be available at the same locations July 27, 28, and 29. There is no cost, and each site is open to anyone regardless of school enrollment, attendance, or residence.

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In partnership with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, FCPS offers rapid testing to students and employees who exhibit common COVID-19 symptoms at school. The tests are administered by school nurses and other trained staff in the school first aid room only after gaining permission from a student's parent or guardian, in the presence of a family-designated adult. "This is about early detection so we can shut down the possibility of spread and keep our schools open," said FCPS Health Services Coordinator Debbie Boian. 

Our school-based clinics provide medical, behavioral, and dental care for students and families. Choose from the Healthy Kids Clinics list of locations, or call (859) 288-2425 for assistance. HealthFirst Bluegrass also offers services at these community clinics:

• Medical: 496 Southland Drive or 1640 Bryan Station Rd.
• Dental: 496 Southland Drive or 650 Newtown Pike
• Pharmacy: 496 Southland Drive or 1640 Bryan Station Rd. 

Free bagged meals are available for youths under 18. Please limit to one pickup per household so the food doesn't run short for all those in need.

• Summer meal sites

Some families also receive help buying groceries through the federally funded Pandemic-EBT cards, which go out to qualified students. 

• P-EBT benefits

Visit the district's Emotional Support & Self-Care Resources: Virtual Center for Resilience. 

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Submit a request for services and a professional from Student Support Services will respond.

Coordinators in our Family Resource Centers and Youth Services Centers can make referrals and assist families with basic needs.

• List of FRYSCs

This is an interactive, online community of support organized by FCPS and the 16th District PTA.

• "Face It" on Facebook -- Join in Thursday evenings at 6:30 (in English) or 7 p.m. (in Spanish).

This is a monthly (virtual) program conducted in Spanish where families can chat and network as they strive to provide a healthy environment for their children. Email district mental health specialist Liz Epperson for details. 

#TakeCareFCPS -- archive of videos and health resources for FCPS staff

COVID-19 Benefits -- FCPS employee resources and leave forms