Jillian Ritter

Jillian Ritter
Jillian Ritter serves as a Data Analyst for Child Care Aware® of America and a member of its Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery team. Her professional service includes more than 20 years in the early childhood care and education field in a variety of roles. She has a Master’s Degree in Youth Development and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.

Recent Posts

Beyond emergency plans: Protecting CCR&R staff mental health in disaster response

By Jillian Ritter on March 25, 2025

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While it’s important to prepare to meet physical needs during an emergency, considering emotional needs is also critical. Staying attuned to the mental health of staff at Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations is paramount so that they can support their communities before, during, and after disasters.   

Topics: emergency preparedness

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New Resource: Child Care Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Partnership Toolkit for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

By Jillian Ritter on March 15, 2024

Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) play a vital role in supporting child care providers in their emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts through training and technical assistance for child care providers, but also through systems-building and strengthening efforts. Partnerships are key in supporting child care emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Child care emergency preparedness, response and recovery takes collaboration to be successful.   

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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Reading, Resilient and Ready: Using books to support children’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery in child care

By Jillian Ritter on November 07, 2023

Child Care Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery 

Children of all ages should be involved in emergency preparedness activities in their child care program. If an emergency or disaster occurs, children may need support in understanding and coping. The right books can help child care providers support children in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.  

Topics: emergency preparedness

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Building Partnerships to Support Child Care Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery

By Jillian Ritter on February 13, 2023

Child Care Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery 

Topics: emergency preparedness

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Resolve to Be Ready in 2022

By Jillian Ritter on January 14, 2022

 

Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Best Practices, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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Winter and Holiday Safety Tips for Child Care Providers

By Jillian Ritter on December 10, 2021

Remember, as winter approaches, it can bring with it additional hazards. Child care providers can take steps to keep children safe from winter hazards such as extreme cold, snow, ice and the use of holiday decorations.   

Topics: Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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