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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
We accept guest posts from writers and brands that align with our audience. If you have an exciting or unique topic or idea contact us at info@childhoodpreparedness.org


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Sep 18, 2019
The Best Ways to Keep Kids Safe on Hot Playgrounds
Playground safety has always been a priority for parents and childcare providers.


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Aug 28, 2019
11 Questions Parents Should Ask Child Care Providers About Emergencies and Preparedness
Daily, parents are flooded with news articles about how to choose high-quality child care programs.


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Aug 28, 2019
September is National Preparedness Month: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared
September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness about natural disasters, emergencies...


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Aug 26, 2019
Is Your Child Care Program Prepared for an Emergency or Natural Disaster?
Caring for young children can be challenging on a day-to-day basis, and during an emergency, those challenges are greatly magnified.


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Aug 25, 2019
US Virgin Islands - Preparing for Back to School with Many Changes
Like many other jurisdictions, children, parents, and teachers are preparing to head back to school in the US Virgin Islands. September...


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Aug 23, 2019
Back to School Safety Tips for Parents and Children
Back-to-school can be a chaotic time for parents and children, and it presents new safety challenges.


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May 8, 2019
Kansas Agencies Working to Prepare and Adapt for Active Shooter Scenarios
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness toured the State of Kansas in early April, traveling over 400 miles.


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May 2, 2019
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness in the News
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness has been busy! We've been traveling across the country hosting Active Shooter Trainings for...


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May 1, 2019
Institute for Childhood Preparedness & Kansas Head Start Association Offer Active Shooter Training
In April 2019, we teamed up with the Kansas Head Start Association to conduct active shooter trainings throughout the State of Kansas....


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Apr 29, 2019
Free Active Shooter Training Sessions Planned for San Diego Area
In conjunction with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting a series of free active...


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Apr 18, 2019
Meet Tavis Richardson, GIS (Geographical Information System) Coordinator for the Caribbean
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Tavis Richardson as GIS Coordinator for the Caribbean. Tavis is currently a sophomore...


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Mar 19, 2019
Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was proud to be a part of the 1st ever YMCA Disaster Aware Conference this past weekend in San...


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Feb 14, 2019
Meet Nikki Fernandes, Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Nikki Fernandes as Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands. We welcome...


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Feb 6, 2019
Week In Review: We Hit the Road and Visited West Virginia and California
The week of January 21st-27th was phenomenal for The Institute For Childhood Preparedness. We brought our active shooter preparedness...


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Jan 26, 2019
Memo: New Legislation in the State of Illinois
The (105 ILCS 128/) School Safety Drill Act: As of January 1, 2019, a new law went into effect in the state of Illinois. The law now...


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Jan 7, 2019
Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services
Our Executive Director, Andrew Roszak, recently sat down for a podcast with the US Virgin Islands EMS. The podcast was part of an ongoing...


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Jan 2, 2019
Dangers of Unpreparedness: Preschoolers Served Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice
Honolulu Emergency Services Department recently received a terrifying call. A teaching assistant accidentally served Pine-Sol cleaning...


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Dec 23, 2018
Supporting Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is honored to partner with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the Region...


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Dec 1, 2018
How to Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter is a special time of the year! It’s a joyous season filled with families coming together to celebrate the holidays. But, winter...


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Nov 21, 2018
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was on the road last week - and presented findings from a recent national study of child care...
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