Young children in crisis settings 1: How the youngest children are left behind in humanitarian response

• 2022

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• Amanda Forsey; Mari Ullmann; Kate Anderson

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This document defines early childhood development and why is it important to understand specially in crisis contexts. It also explains the Nurturing care framework and how to use it to mitigate risks for young children in crisis settings and supporting them to have a healthy development. The fact sheet includes recommendations on how to support early childhood development programming, financing and research in supporting young children in crisis and their caregivers. Resource 1 from Young Children in Crisis Settings

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Hazards: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Development; Child, Preschool; Crisis Intervention; Infant; Parent-Child Relations; Refugees; Early Intervention, Educational; War Exposure

Institutions: Moving Minds Alliance

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