Area Agencies Parent and child supports 888-5229 Community Mental Health 888-5026 Home Heating, 3 Square VT, Emergency Housing Medical coverage, WIC Resources for families of domestic violence Support and financial resources for relatives parenting a child of a relative Resources for families with low incomes Housing Issues Printable list of area and state resources | Helping kids cope with crisis and death PBS.org Talking with kids about the news National PTA "Discussing Hate a Violence with Your Children" American School Counseling Association ASCA Lots of links to Webinars, Documents and Websites National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope National Institute of Mental Health: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters National Child Traumatic Stress Network: "Age Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event" American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: "Children and the News" | Technology Safety Below are some links to help protect children who use the internet, cell phones, social media or gaming sites. Note some wireless providers do offer plans for children that restrict usage and are adjustable as the child continues showing safe and responsible choices. This page has further links. I found the best was Mobile Safety as it is broken down by age groups. Social Networking, Cyber Bullying, Guide to Smartphones, and Protecting Kids Online. All from Netsmartz.org This great site helps describe how you can protect your information and includes step by step instructions on setting privacy settings. Great resources!! |
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