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INSTITUTE BLOG
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How to Interface with Police Anonymously
Many victims and witnesses of crimes often have second thoughts about reporting the incident. Some complainants fear the offender.
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Aug 21, 2019


The Hot Car Calculator Tool Can Help Prevent Heatstroke Illness and Death
Heatstroke causes an average of 38 deaths per year. 2018 was the deadliest year yet, with 53 children dying from heatstroke.
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Aug 19, 2019


The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Just Launched a Suspicious Activity Report Tool
Calvert and his team recently created a Suspicious Activity Report tool for concerned citizens in Kansas.
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Aug 13, 2019


Lessons Learned: El Paso and Dayton Shootings
Over 15 hours this past weekend, the cities of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio were victimized by active shooter incidents leaving 29 dead.
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Aug 6, 2019


Full Access Versus Locking Doors in Family Child Care Facilities
During our recent travels to Kansas and California, an alarming theme emerged among family childcare providers.
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Jul 23, 2019


Summer Car Safety Tips for Children and Parents
An average of 38 children die in hot cars every year, with 88% under the age of 3.
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Jul 22, 2019


72,947 Calls to Poison Control-- The Culprit? Liquid Laundry Pods
Between 2012 through 2017, poison control centers received over 70,000 calls for help, an average of 40 calls per day about liquid pods.
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Jul 3, 2019


Toxic Chemical Exposure in Children
A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of protecting children from accidental poisonings.
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Jun 25, 2019


Emergency Preparedness Plans and Perceptions Among a Sample of United States Childcare Providers
This report was born out of a great need to protect young children from the inevitability of another emergency or natural disaster.
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Jun 14, 2019


A New Law in Illinois Requires Testing for Lead in Water of Day Care Facilities
Children in child care centers, family child care homes, and group child care centers across Illinois may be at risk for lead poisoning.
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Jun 11, 2019


Family Child Care Providers Give Input Into Preparedness, Active Shooter Training Programs
On May 20 and 21, 2019 in collaboration with the National Association for Family Child Care, the Montgomery County Child Care Resource...
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May 22, 2019


Georgia Hosts Child Care Provider Preparedness Workshop
On March 21, 2019, The Institute For Childhood Preparedness had the privilege of presenting and being a member of the planning committee...
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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 8, 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...

Institute Staff
May 2, 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....

Institute Staff
May 1, 2019


Active Shooter Preparedness Training: The Importance of Preparing for the Unthinkable
Preparing for an active shooter incident is a topic that many of us in early childhood education never imagined having to discuss, much...
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Apr 30, 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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Apr 18, 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...

Institute Staff
Mar 19, 2019


Journal of Environmental Health Highlights Early Childhood Disaster Recovery Work in the Caribbean
This month’s Journal for Environmental Health – published by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) contains a very...
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Mar 15, 2019


Months After Hurricane Maria: Droughts and Water Shortages
Puerto Rico has not recovered from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Life is far from getting back to normal, and the...
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Mar 6, 2019
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