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Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety

Abusive Head Trauma

Watch this video to learn about abusive head trauma. Discover prevention strategies to reduce the risks in early education settings.

Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Learn the importance of keeping children safe from harm. Find out ways to help protect children from abuse and maltreatment, both in early education settings and at home.

Child Safety

It is important to address ways to reduce risk for accidents, injuries, and maltreatment in group environments. Watch this video series to learn strategies to keep children safe in early education settings.

Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs

Programs can use this manual as a guide for their emergency planning process. Find the latest tools and resources to support children, families, and communities before, during, and after an emergency. An emergency may be a catastrophic natural event, like a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, or a man-made disaster, such as a shooting. No matter the crisis, early childhood programs need to be ready with impact, relief, and recovery plans.

Home Safety

Share this brochure with parents and staff to provide tips and tools to reduce injuries at home for their children.

Planning for Winter Emergencies

Programs in areas that experience extreme cold should have a plan for handling winter emergencies. Explore tips your program can use to prepare for emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and loss of power.