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.
Winter and Holiday Safety Tips for Child Care Providers
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Continue ReadingChild Care and Emergency Management: Partnerships and Collaboration for Community Resilience
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Continue ReadingInvolving Children in Child Care Emergency Preparedness
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Continue ReadingBuilding Resiliency in Caregivers & Children
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies stepped up and supported child care providers within their service areas in assisting with supplies, personal protective equipment and many other needs of child care programs. One of the most common themes or needs identified by child care professionals was support for the social-emotional needs of children.
Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, emergency preparedness
Continue ReadingSeptember is National Preparedness Month
Each September, we commemorate National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Ready.gov has announced that this annual event’s theme for 2021 is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
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Continue ReadingOregon Wildfire Impact on Child Care
2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Not only did the nation deal with the challenges, fears and losses associated with a global pandemic, but many individuals across the country were faced with an added hurdle of natural disasters during an already stressful and difficult time.
Topics: Health & Safety, emergency preparedness
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