We were excited to be a part of Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) Critical Response Training this past week in Maryland. Â This two day training focused on specialized deployments including acts of terrorism, man-made disasters, and aviation/transportation disasters. Â We heard from the American Red Cross, FEMA, NTSB as well as others. Â Katie Nees (child life […]
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The Children’s Disaster Services Training in Kalamazoo, Michigan last weekend was a terrific mix of child life specialists, teachers, social workers, emergency management employees, and others with a wide variety of backgrounds and a common love for kids.  Take a look at these faces- you might see them on a future deployment!
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We can’t thank the Florida Association of Child Life Professionals (FACLP) enough for hosting the Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) training in Tampa last weekend!  We are receiving the final paperwork for participants as we type this and CDS certifications are in process.  What a great group of 40 enthusiastic people ready to serve vulnerable kids after disasters!  As one
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We can’t thank the Florida Association of Child Life Professionals (FACLP) enough for hosting the Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) training in Tampa last weekend!  We are receiving the final paperwork for participants as we type this and CDS certifications are in process.  What a great group of 40 enthusiastic people ready to serve vulnerable kids after disasters!  As one
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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.  The 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
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We had a great Rapid Response planning meeting yesterday in Tampa, Florida! Leaders of CLDR and Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) flew in to meet with 7 Florida child life specialists. Some are pictured here including Erin Silber who has agreed to be the Tampa CDS Coordinator ([email protected]). We also met with Red Cross staff to
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