Series Title: Factsheets
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published: 2015
In preparing and responding to the safety and well-being of children and families during all phases of disaster, child welfare and disaster preparedness and response (DPR) professionals work most effectively in partnership. This guide provides an overview of child welfare, describes how DPR and child welfare professionals can support one another’s efforts, and lists resources for more information.
Order (Free) Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2015). What is child welfare? A guide for disaster preparedness and response professionals. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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