A Toolkit for Child Welfare Agencies to Help Young People Heal and Thrive During and After Natural Disasters

• 2021

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• Jessica Bartlett; Rebecca Vivrette; Akiva Liberman; Allison Hebert; Margaret Haas

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This toolkit guides child welfare agencies in preparing for and responding to natural disasters using a trauma-informed, system-wide approach. It includes organizational self-assessments, practitioner “Do’s and Don’ts,” youth engagement worksheets, and a decision tree for selecting evidence-based interventions. Its goal is to help staff create resilient, safe environments, elevate children’s voices, and support emotional, physical, and social well-being during disaster recovery

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Mental Health Services; Natural Disasters; Resilience, Psychological; Evidence-Based Practice; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: Child Trends

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