Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in Schools
Addressing access and functional needs (AFN) in school and IHE Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) fact sheet from the US Department of Education REMS TA. For more information: https://rems.ed.gov/
Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
Disasters have the potential to cause short- and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of children. This clinical report provides practic...
Psychological First Aid for Schools Field Operations Guide
Psychological First Aid for Schools is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of a school crisis, disaster, or terrorism event.
Evolutions in Emergency Management: Maximizing resources through the RCRC Initiative (Part 3 of 3)
This emergency management and childcare provider video series highlights 1) the importance of planning for children’s specific and unique needs in an emergency and how those plans build a more resilient commu...
Evolutions in Emergency Management: Partners in Resilience (Part 2 of 3)
Part 2 of 3: Partners in Resilience. This emergency management and Childcare provider video series highlights 1) the importance of planning for children’s specific and unique needs in an emergency and how tho...
Mental Health Resource Mapping Template
By using this simple questionnaire for mental and behavioral health services, whether for direct services or support functions, a community can begin to understand their baseline capacity to deliver services on...
RCRC Best Practices Checklist for the Child Care Sector
This document offers best practices for improving disaster preparedness in child-serving institutions by using suggestions and resources to achieve indicators of community resilience. This checklist was created...
Evacuation Plan Template for Child-Serving Organizations
During an emergency, it may be necessary to either evacuate the building or to shelter-in-place. The decision to shelter-in-place or evacuate will be made based on numerous factors. This guide will assist in ma...