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 …
Hurricane Response – Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs
This webpage addresses ways to help children with special health care needs during hurricanes. It describes resources for families, organizations, and clinicians to support these …
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 …
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 …
Emergency Preparedness (State of New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability)
This webpage is provided for both families and healthcare providers. It provides links to resources and information on emergency preparedness tools for families, caregivers and …
Impact of Disasters on Children with Complex and/or Special Needs
This video discusses how disasters affect children with special needs, including the challenges they face, like losing power for medical equipment or needing special care …
Disaster Preparedness and Family Members with Disabilities
This video is about disaster preparedness for families with members who have disabilities. It describes the importance of having a plan and supplies ready, like …
Developing a Special Needs Population in a Disaster: A Medical Reserve Corps Perspective
This video presentation looks at how the Medical Reserve Corps helps people with special needs during disasters. It explains the importance of planning and preparing …