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The Dialogue: Children and Disasters
This 18-page issue of The Dialogue, a quarterly technical assistance journal on disaster behavioral health, highlights activities that Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) …
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Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Mental Health Providers
The fact sheet explains how mental health providers can help children with Childhood Traumatic Grief. It describes how kids may struggle after a loved one's …
Care Provider Facilities Described Challenges Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children in HHS Custody
This 48-page report summarizes a study of the mental health challenges of children in Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)- funded facilities. Facilities described the challenges …
General Disaster Recovery Flexibilities
The text provides guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head …
Supporting Children in All the Spheres of Their Lives: Lessons from Katrina
2019
· University of Colorado
This article explores lessons learned from supporting children during Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the importance of addressing children's needs in all aspects of their lives. It …
Complete Eats: Summer Meals Offered by the Emergency Department for Food Insecurity
This article describes a program called "Complete Eats," which provides summer meals to people facing food insecurity. The meals are offered by an emergency department …
Delayed Disaster Impacts on Academic Performance of Primary School Children
2019
· University of Melbourne,
· Victorian Department of Education and Training,
· Swinburne University of Technology,
· University of New South Wales
This study considers how social disruption from natural disasters can disrupt children's education. It focused on children affected by bushfire in Australia, commonly referred to …
Planning for Food Access During Emergencies: Missed Meals in Philadelphia
2019
· University of Pennsylvania
This study projected the impact of minor disruptions on food access for low-income households in Philadelphia. It found that short school closures could lead to …
Helping A Loved One Recover From Trauma
2019
· Safe Kids Inc.
The PDF from SafeKids Inc. provides an infographic on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It covers key points about PTSD, such as its definition, common symptoms …
Preventing Mass Violence by Recognizing Behavior: A Parent's Guide
2019
· Safe Kids Inc.
The PDF from Safe Kids Inc. is a Parent Prevention Guide that focuses on strategies for safeguarding children from various risks. It covers topics such …