Don’t forget to register for our child life specific Children’s Disaster Services training in Tampa, FL on September 10th sponsored by the Florida Association of Child Life Professionals. Ā TheĀ seven hour training will include:
- Children’s Disaster Services overview–nurturing children, equipping volunteers, supporting families, communities, and partners (especially Red Cross, FEMA, and local agencies)
- Creating a picture of disaster–phases of disaster, response agencies and organizations, impact on survivors o Responding to children after disaster–using our Kit of Comfort; working with volunteers with a common workshop experience, while at the same time having diverse educational background and life experience
- Working as part of a CDS team–setting up a center in a MARC or shelter; policies, procedures, and best practices; logistics of travel, expenses, in-processing/out-processing; certification; self care/team care
- Leadership opportunities with Children’s Disaster Services: Critical Response Child Care, Project Manager, Rapid Response leadership
For more information and to register visit:Ā https://childlifedisas.wpengine.com/get-involved/training/Ā , click on the PDF link for “mail in registration“, and follow instructions for payment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Child Life Disaster Relief team