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).
We're Not In Kansas Anymore
This "Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast" features an interview with Kylie McElroy, patient and family engagement specialist at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. Kylie is also …
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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 …
Disaster and Families of Children with Disabilities: What Every Health Care Provider Needs to Know
This video provides information to improve the knowledge and increase the preparedness of healthcare providers who support families of children with special healthcare needs on …
National Preparedness Month: Children in Emergencies
This CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) webinar discusses preparedness and response for children affected by natural disasters (including hurricanes), infectious disease outbreaks, and other …
American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
2013
· American Red Cross
This video is about disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. It describes the importance of having a plan that includes emergency contacts, medical information, and …
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 …
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 …
Be Hurricane Ready
2023
· Texas Children's Hospital
This course offers resources and videos to help families prepare for hurricanes. It encourages parents of children with complex care needs to register for the …
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 …