This Child Trends Toolkit is for child welfare staff, supervisors, and administrators who work with and on behalf of children, youth, and families who experience a natural disaster. The information and resources included in the Toolkit provide evidence- and trauma-informed guidance for promoting positive outcomes for children and youth who experience natural disasters. The complete version of this toolkit, including full references, is available in English or Spanish.
Child Trends has created this Toolkit is for juvenile justice staff, supervisors, and administrators who work with and on behalf of children, youth, and families who experience a natural disaster. The information and resources included in the Toolkit provide evidence- and trauma-informed guidance for promoting positive outcomes for children and youth who experience natural disasters. The complete version of this toolkit, including full references, is available in English or Spanish.
Estas clases gratuitas por internet buscan que tengamos la oportunidad de sacar un espacio para cuidarnos a nosotros mismos. Cuando cuidamos de nosotros mismos, estamos cuidando de los demás. Los grupos son dirigidos a madres, padres y otros familiares de niños de diferentes edades, dependiendo del curso.
A team of parent leaders and partners from Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and the Arc of King County have created a culturally relevant mindfulness and compassion program. Join them for an opportunity to connect with other parents and share strategies to cope with challenges. They offer weekly drop-ins on Wednesdays, Soul Sundays for the Black Community, and short meditations in Spanish and English.
The Community of Mindful Parenting aspires to empower families to become more mindful and compassionate. They are a multigenerational, multicultural, and fully inclusive community that strives to nurture powerful relationships between parents/caregivers and their children.
ParentHelp123.org, is operated by the statewide non-profit WithinReach, and helps Washington State families find services in their communities and apply for health insurance, food assistance programs and more. The website also provides important health information for pregnant women, children and families.
This report by The RISER Network illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Black families’ experiences with racism and discrimination, financial security/material hardship, health and mental health, and early care and education options.
Ross A. Thompson is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, where he directs the Social and Emotional Development Lab. This presentation describes fresh insights into the development of human caring from a surprising source: studies of young children.
Discover the risks mindfulness practice holds for trauma survivors so you can keep your students and clients safe. Access this free 60-minute on-demand webinar by David Treleaven.
This PDF includes hyperlinks to all of our guided audio recordings in English and Spanish.
