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).
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
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Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and Higher Education Emergency Operations Plans (EOPS)
2016
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This webinar focuses on how schools and higher education institutions can include access and functional needs (AFN) in their emergency operations plans (EOPs). It provides …
Emergency Kit Checklist: Kids and Families
This webpage provides a checklist for creating an emergency kit for families with children. It describes the essential items needed, such as water, food, first …
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 …
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 …
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, …