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).
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs
2025
· Children's National Hospital
The website describes how families can prepare for emergencies if they have children with special health care needs. It suggests making a plan, keeping important …
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The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
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 …
CYSHCN Wildfire and Public Safety Power Outage Preparation Webinar with COVID-19 Guidance
This webinar focuses on helping families with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) prepare for wildfires and power outages during the COVID-19 …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management
2021
· YB Ophthalmic Clinic,
· Inje University
The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, …
Disaster Tips
This webpage provides tips for handling different types of disasters, including chemical spills, biological exposure, radiological and nuclear events, and explosive incidents. It describes the …
Disaster Preparedness for Technology and Electricity-Dependent Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs
2013
· University of Hawaii,
· Hawaii Public Health
This article is about preparing for disasters when children and youth with special health care needs rely on technology and electricity. It describes a study …