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WE CAN'T PREVENT DISASTER...BUT WE CAN PREVENT A LACK OF PREPARATION
WON'T YOU HELP US PREPARE OUR CHILDREN?
Building Youth Resiliency to Disaster (BYRD)
BYRD Coalition
BLOCKS is developing and leading a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to building youth resiliency to disaster. We are developing a team, or village approach, because caring for children and youth IS a team effort. Our primary objectives are...
- Making full-cycle consideration of the needs of children in disaster the norm, or standard
- Connecting resources and resource providers to emergency management and decision makers
- Assessing policy, infrastructure, and caregiver training ability, and accessibility, to meet the needs of children in disaster; and where deficient; advocating for needed improvements & change
- Ensuring that the needs of children in disaster are viewed through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Our next meeting is October 1, 2024.
Coalition members - go to the BYRD page for more information.
Not a member and interested in being on the team? Sed us a note via the learn more button below and we will be in touch!!
Childcare as Critical Infrastructure
BLOCKS Advocacy
BLOCKS is working with lawmakers, emergency managers, and child service providers to create a new critical infrastructure sector: Child Support Services
Making a Difference
Earthquake Safety Programs
Secure for Safety Initiative (free help securing for earthquakes) and Campaign Early Prepare (free earthquake training for kids).
National Childcare Disaster Readiness Certification
We offer a three-tier childcare disaster readiness certification program that better prepares childcare for disaster.
I'm Ready So's Teddy Preparedness Campaign
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Training for Childcare Providers
We provide disaster preparedness workshops for children and parents and teach children what to do "just in case."
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Training for Childcare Providers
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Training for Childcare Providers
We provide training, like our "Scare-D Cat or Prepare-D Cat" workshops for childcare providers. Our training helps translate requirements into readiness.
Tools and Resources for Childcare Providers
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
We provide emergency preparedness resources for childcare providers and help translate emergency management concepts into actions.
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
Public Awareness & Business / Emergency Management Sector Engagement
We engage with the business continuity & emergency management communities. We also conduct public awareness campaigns in local communities.