Emergencies and National Disasters: Helping Children and Families Cope
The following are resources to support families in helping young children cope with the challenges that might occur during stressful emergency or disaster situations. This website will be updated as we obtain more resources.
Let's work as a community to support our little ones! Do you have a COVID 19/emergency-related Pyramid Model or early childhood resource you want to share with families? Email it to sipayton@usf.edu.
COVID-19 and Pandemic Resources
COVID-19 and Pandemic Resources
Community Partner Resources
Let's Talk About The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Whiteboard Social Narrative Video
Video | English
Source Credit: UM-NSU CARD
Source Credit: UM-NSU CARD
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Fact Sheet | English
Source Credit: NCTSN
Source Credit: NCTSN
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Website | Available in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, French, Vietnamese
Source Credit: NASP
Source Credit: NASP
Having to Stay at Home
Having to Stay at Home
Community Partner Resources
Why Can't I Go to School?
Video | English | Spanish Version
Source Credit: Reach Dane
Source Credit: Reach Dane
Why Can't I Go to School (All other languages)
Scripted Story | Available in multiple languages. Find your language
Source Credit: Kerrie Fanning, They Playing Field, Reach Dane
Source Credit: Kerrie Fanning, They Playing Field, Reach Dane
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing Family Staycation Kit
Family Handout | English
Source Credit: Talking is Teaching
Source Credit: Talking is Teaching
Learning at Home During Trying Times
Website | English
Source Credit: Illinois Early Learning Project
Source Credit: Illinois Early Learning Project
