Children/Youth/Families
Disaster Links
The following sites have information that is research-based and helpful concerning children and how to help them through a disaster.
Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters - A Guide for Teachers (PDF)
Children's Literature on Flood and Disasters
Discussing the News with 3-7 Year Olds -- What to Do
Helping Young Children after a Disaster Helping Children Cope with Aftermath of Hurricane Helping Your Child Through the Crisis Save the Children: http://www.savethechildren.org/
Save the Children: http://www.naeyc.org/families/disaster.asp
National Association for the Education of Young Children: http://www.aap.org/
National Association of School Psychologists: http://www.nmha.org/reassurance/anniversary/index.cfm
National Mental Health Association: http://www.apa.org/practice/ptguidelines.html
American Psychological Association: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/childtrauma.html