HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit

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This toolkit helps prepare for emergencies involving children with special health care needs. It describes how to plan, respond, recover, and build community resilience. The toolkit is for healthcare providers, public health officials, and social services working with these children and their families. It includes creating emergency plans and kits tailored to individual needs. It also highlights the importance of partnerships between schools, community organizations, government agencies, and families to ensure effective communication during emergencies. The goal is to protect children's well-being by improving systems of care before disasters happen.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavioral Medicine; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Adolescent Health Services; Disabled Children; Social Determinants of Health

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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