Prepare
- Connect with CLDR Local Program Manager or contact CLDR if one is not specified in your area
Respond
- Respond in person to call for small-scale or single family local disaster incidents (fires, shootings, fatal accidents, etc.)
- Provide psychosocial support in the immediate and direct aftermath of disasters and traumatic experiences in the community
- Respond via phone to requests from emergency responders, parents, teachers, day-care providers, etc. for consultation regarding small-scale or single-family local disaster incidents
- Provide written materials and resources, as needed
- Refer appropriate individuals for additional support to Red Cross Mental Health team
- Communicate activities back to CLDR 2x/year (if there is no local program manager
- Certified Child Life Specialist
- Complete required training through CDS or Red Cross
- We highly recommend those in this role obtain CDS certification
- Contact CLDR Local Program Manager or CLDR Board of Directors at [email protected]
- Complete CLDR local responder information form