Resources for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Resources for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Resources for Coping with Traumatic Events:
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
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)
Disaster Recovery Webinar (November 7, 2012)
- Webinar-Emergency Response: Lessons Learned from Past Disasters, Sandy Recovery and Preparing for the Next Disaster
Learn more about the role of CCR&Rs in recovering from Hurricane Sandy and other emergencies. Experienced responders and Child Care Aware® of America staff share lessons learned and provide preparedness information. In addition, HHS staff spoke about funding issues and what costs may be reimbursable.
Child Care Aware of Missouri Resources Mentioned During the Webinar
- SBA and FEMA Tip Sheet (Disaster Assistance Might be Available for You!)
Need Help Finding Child Care
After Disaster Strikes?
Call toll-free 1-800-424-2246 or visit http://childcareaware.org
- Comfort Kit for Kids (Special Items to Help Children Cope with Stress and Anxiety)
- Helping Children Recover After a Tornado (One Pager)
- Helping Children Through the Anniversary of a Devastating Tornado (One Pager)
- Looking for Child Care? We are Here to Help!
- Child Care Aware of Missouri PSA (Joplin/Springfield)
- Find Assistance, Apply for Assistance, Check Your Status
- Locate 70 forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies
- Find Local Information for your Disaster
Rapid Response Documents:
- Child Care Initial Rapid Damage Assessment (used in Texas) -- sharing as an illustrative tool for you.
- Disaster Recovery Child Care Needs Assessment Overview Summary
- Initial Impact survey (New Hampshire used this brief survey following Sandy)
- Is Child Care Ready? A Disaster Planning & Resource Guide for CCR&Rs
- Child Care Program Donation Recommendations
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care
- Information Memorandum: FEMA Reimbursement for Child Care Related Costs After a Disaster
- Information Memorandum: Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations
- Information Memorandum: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Child Care
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Child Care Administrators
- Key Website Resources for Child Care Post-Disaster
U.S. Small Business Administration
- U.S. Small Business Administration Loans
- Connect with your local SBA office
- Home and Personal Property Loans
- Business Physical Disaster Loans
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (for businesses)
- Military Reservists Disaster Loans
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Eligibility for free meals (school lunch, breakfast, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), etc)
Child Care Aware® of America Disaster Related Publications
Other Resources: