Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
This collection features resources focused on supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
This website focuses on children with special healthcare needs during disasters. It provides information to help caregivers and emergency planners support these vulnerable children in …
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Access to the Medical Home Among Children With and Without Special Health Care Needs
This article is about how children with special health care needs access medical services compared to those without such needs. It describes the challenges faced …
Who Are Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)?
This fact sheet provides a definition of children with special health care needs (CSHCN). It describes them as kids who have or are at risk …
Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Health Care Needs (EIF)
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have introduced the Emergency Information Form (EIF) to ensure timely and appropriate care …
Including Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action: Practical Actions and Tips
This guidance explains how to include children with disabilities in humanitarian actions, focusing on child protection. It describes the importance of ensuring these children are …
People with Disabilities
This webpage provides tips for people with disabilities to prepare for emergencies. It describes the importance of staying informed about potential disasters, making a plan, …
Disaster Preparedness in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
The Road to Readiness: Preparing your Family for Disasters
This toolkit explains how families can prepare for disasters, highlighting the importance of considering children's unique needs and involving them in planning. It offers guidance …
Prepare your Child with Special Needs for School Emergencies
2020
· County of Los Angeles
Preparing a child with special needs for school emergencies is crucial due to various potential situations like lockdowns, evacuations, and natural disasters. Collaboration with the …
National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This document contains national care coordination standards for children and youth with special health care needs. It highlights the importance of warm handoffs, where healthcare …