Crisis and Disaster Resources for Caregivers
Crisis Resources for Caregivers
Resources for Coping with Traumatic Events:
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Connecting Families With The Resources They Need |
National Association of School Psychologists
- Helping Children Cope with Crisis: Care for Caregivers
- Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (English)
- Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Spanish)
- Tips for School Administrators on Reinforcing School Safety
- Coping with Crisis: Tips for Parents and Educators
- Coping with Crisis: For children with special needs
- Death: Dealing with a Crisis at School – Practical Suggestions for Educators
- Responsible Media Coverage of Crisis Events
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Talking to Children about the Shooting
- Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting
- What Does a Family do to Heal after a Traumatic Event?
Other Resources for Trauma Recovery:
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Helping Parents Cope with Trauma (CDC, Emergency Response)
- Casualties: Coping with Trauma (CDC, Emergency Response)
Talking to Children About Traumatic Events (Child Mind Institute)- Helping Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety (HHS, Office of Head Start)
- After a Disaster, Helping Young Children Heal (NCTSN)
- Dealing with Disasters (Sesame Street)
- Resources for Parents (also in Spanish) (NCTSN)
NYU Child Study Center
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on Disaster Recovery
- Responding to Natural Disasters: Helping Children and Families
- Information for School Crisis Teams
- Helping Children After a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers
The ChildTrauma Academy
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Black Child Development Institue & the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators
- Consejos para hablarles a los ninos y a los jovenes que sufren eventos traumaticos (Spanish version)
- Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters
- Disaster Behavioral Health Preparedness and Response Resources
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- Keeping Food and Water Safe
- Eligibility for free meals (school lunch and breakfast, child and adult care food program (CACFP), etc.)
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Child Care Aware® of America Disaster Related Publications
- Daily Parent: Your Child Knows Something Bad is Happening, How to Handle
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