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Collaborating to Address Needs

Collaborating to Address Needs. Information Sharing and Emergency Coordination Manual for Children in Foster Care Displaced by Disasters Meghan Butasek, M.P.H., J.D. Candidate Law Fellow University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security. Tia’s Story.

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Collaborating to Address Needs

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  1. Collaborating to Address Needs Information Sharing and Emergency Coordination Manual for Children in Foster Care Displaced by Disasters Meghan Butasek, M.P.H., J.D. Candidate Law Fellow University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security

  2. Tia’s Story • Social Services Determining Placement • Health CareDiagnosing and Treating Conditions • Education Maintaining Academic Continuity

  3. Children in Foster Care:Involvement of Stakeholders Numerous Non-Profit Orgs. Community Volunteers Social Service System School System American Red Cross Public Safety Responders Juvenile Justice System NCMEC Emergency Management CASA Volunteers FBI Disaster Shelters Health Care System Family Court System Gov’t. Responders (National Guard, USPHS, CDC) Health Department

  4. Translating Lessons Learned into Improved Practices Literature from various agencies and disciplines. Planning Strategies Emergency Coordination Information Sharing Laws and Practices

  5. Emergency Planning PrinciplesApplied to the Child Welfare Context “A crisis is no time to exchange business cards.” Investment in Partnership Building  Better Emergency Preparedness + Improved Service Delivery

  6. Issues to Consider for Manual Compilation and Training: • Conducting Local/State Needs Assessments? • Funding? • Organizing? • Determining Forum for Trainings? • Evaluating Program? • Maintaining Collaboration?

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