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Disaster Response
Resources on responding to the immediate aftermath of disasters or major emergencies, including State and local examples.
Coping with Disasters and Strengthening Systems: A Framework for Child Welfare Agencies (PDF - 1032 KB)
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement (2007)
This publication is designed to help managers think through what they might put in place to cope with disasters, and to highlight how taking these steps can improve systems for serving children and families.
Critical Incident Stress Management Articles
Victim Assistance Online
Collection of related articles and documents.
Emergency Response and Crisis Management TA Center
U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Created to help school districts develop comprehensive plans for any emergency or crisis, including natural disasters, violent incidents, and terrorist acts.
Federalism After Hurricane Katrina: How Can Social Programs Respond to a Major Disaster?
Urban Institute (2006)
Explores four Federal-State-local programs that have offered supports to low-income families and individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including housing, unemployment compensation, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Help in Child Welfare Legal and Judicial System Responses to Children and Families Affected by Disasters (PDF - 58 KB)
American Bar Association's Center for Children and the Law
Information on how the Center continues to aid legal and judicial system responses to the needs of children and families affected by disasters.
Helping Children, Youth, Families and Professionals Deal With Post Traumatic Stress From Natural Disasters
National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning (2006)
The web cast will provide professionals with information and tools to use when working with children, youth and families recovering from traumatic events.
How States Can Help Katrina's Child Victims
Voices for America's Children
Tracks changes to Federal program rules for resources States can use to serve the child victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Managing in Emergencies: Enhancing Collaboration for Human Services (PDF - 58 KB)
Finance Project (2005)
Summarizes strategies that policymakers, program developers, community leaders, human service providers, and others can use to enhance collaboration in emergency situations, so essential human services reach those in need.
Managing in Emergencies: Making Use of New Funds and Funding Flexibility for Human Services (PDF - 78 KB)
Finance Project (2005)
Explores strategies that policymakers and program leaders can use to increase the availability of funds and provide greater flexibility in the use of funds to meet human service-related needs in emergency situations.
National Incidence Management System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Helps responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.
Protecting Children From Sexual Exploitation & Sexual Violence in Disaster & Emergency Situations (PDF - 1692 KB)
ECPAT International (2006)
Practical tools for protecting children from sexual exploitation and violence in emergent situations, building on lessons from the Asian Tsunami.
Re-establishing Normalcy: Helping Families Address the Long-Range Effects of Disaster Through Case Management (PDF - 38 KB)
National Human Services Assembly (2006)
Suggests principles for case management that increase the likelihood that families and individuals affected by disaster will be well served.
Religious Roundtable on Social Policy and Religion
Resources relating to the role faith-based organizations play in providing assistance during disasters.
State Emergency Planning and Preparedness Recommendations for Maternal and Child Health Populations
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (2007)
An online guide to ensure the needs of women and children are clearly addressed as part of Statewide emergency preparedness efforts.
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Migration and Refuge Services (PDF - 444 KB)
Duncan & Morland (2006)
Describes demographics, challenges, and promising practices in the field of refugee children's services. Presented at the 2006 AdoptUsKids Summit, "Answering the Call: Extraordinary Services in Extraordinary Times - Recovery & Reform."
What Relief Agencies Should Know About the Educational Rights of Children Displaced by Disasters (PDF – 774 KB)
National Center for Homeless Education (2006)
Explains how Federal law protects the educational rights of children who are homeless following a major disaster.
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State and local examples
Caring for Evacuated Children Housed in the Astrodome: Creation and Implementation of a Mobile Pediatric Emergency Response Team: Regionalized Caring for Displaced Children After a Disaster
Sirbaugh, Gurwitch, Macias, Ligon, Gavagan, et al.
Pediatrics, 117(5), 2006
This report traces the day-to-day development and implementation of a Mobile Pediatric Emergency Response Team in the Houston Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, addressing successes and lessons learned.
Disaster Mental Health Intervention Field Guide (PDF - 209 KB)
Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Outlines procedures for handling the mental health needs of disaster victims in Indiana.
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