The Impact Of Civil Unrest On Early Childhood Programs and Schools
2020 was a year of unprecedented turmoil and civil unrest. There were at least 32 major riots and countless other smaller protests...
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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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- Jan 7, 2021
Protecting Children: Signs That Save
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness has partnered with Signs That Save to help educate parents, early childhood professionals,...
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- Dec 28, 2020
ICP Supports Senator Casey’s PREP For All Students Act
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to support the PREP (Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols) For All Students Act, a...
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- Dec 1, 2020
Be Prepared: Violence Is Surging During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are nearing the start of the holiday season with many thoughts on our minds, such as How can we celebrate safely? Can we see and spend...
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- Nov 30, 2020
Meet Our Graphic Designer
Emily Adams has worked as a Graphic Designer at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness since April 2019. She has an undergraduate...
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- Jun 25, 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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- May 22, 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...
Institute Staff
- 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...
Institute Staff
- Dec 13, 2018
Afraid to Perform CPR on Women? You’re Not Alone.
Heart disease “is the leading killer of U.S. women and men alike.” Dr. Sarah Perman is an assistant professor at the University of...
Institute Staff
- 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...
Institute Staff
- Nov 18, 2018
California Wildfires Claim More Lives, Now Deadliest in California History
On November 8, 2018, wildfires began wreaking havoc across northern and southern California. Camp Fire is in Butte County, and Woolsey...
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