Districtwide Resources amid the Pandemic
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Food service
As students gradually return to classrooms and school cafeterias, free meals will still be available for anyone age 18 and younger who remain in distance learning. Children do not have to be present at pickup.
Some families also receive help buying groceries through the federally funded Pandemic EBT cards, which are mailed to qualified households.
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Social/emotional & basic needs
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.
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FRYSC support
Family Resource Centers and Youth Services Centers: Coordinators can make referrals and assist families with basic needs.
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"Face It" family chats
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).
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Circle of Support
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.
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Healthy Kids Clinics
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.
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For employees
For FCPS staff
Visit our COVID-19 Benefits page for resources and leave forms.
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Health updates
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
Kentucky's hotline: (800) 722-5725Lexington-Fayette County Health Department;
Multilingual hotline: (859) 899-2222;
Email the health department