Do you work in state or local government, emergency management or a child-centric organization? Is your community prepared to help children before, during and after disaster strikes? On July 17 at 1 p.m. ET, FEMA is hosting an informational webinar to formally launch its Community Preparedness: Integrating the Needs of Children workshop. The webinar will provide a detailed overview of the workshop, including the goals and target audience, workshop topics and structure, and details on how it can be customized to fit the audience’s needs. About the Workshop FEMA's Community Preparedness: Integrating the Needs of Children workshop is a free resource designed to bring emergency managers, medical professionals, child care providers and other partners together to boost community resilience. It walks participants through identifying the organizations, requirements and resources needed in their preparedness programs to ensure that children are kept safe and healthy during disasters. The interactive workshop can be delivered in person or online and allows for meaningful engagement with community partners to advance disaster preparedness planning. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: - Understand the importance of and reasons for integrating child-specific concerns throughout their community’s emergency management program.
- Identify necessary stakeholders to include in planning efforts.
- Assess policy and program planning requirements for child-specific needs.
- Describe the importance of embedding child safeguarding principles throughout a community’s emergency management program.
To learn more and discover additional resources, visit the Community Preparedness: Integrating the Needs of Children workshop website. | 
