Supporting Children in All the Spheres of Their Lives: Lessons from Katrina

• 2019

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• Alice Fothergill; Lori Peek

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The resource explores lessons learned from supporting children during Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the importance of addressing children's needs in all aspects of their lives. It highlights the significance of a holistic approach to child welfare, considering physical, emotional, and social spheres. The research emphasizes the role of communities, families, and policymakers in ensuring children's well-being and resilience during and after disasters.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Peer Group; Schools; Social Support; Weather; Health Status Disparities

Institutions: University of Colorado

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