May was first declared as National Foster Care Month in 1988. Since then, May has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of children in foster care.
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Trauma-informed care occurs when all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress on those who have contact with...
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic. In the same neighborhood, some houses may be completely damaged while others will not have been impacted.
The development of secondary traumatic stress is recognized as a common occupational hazard for professionals working with traumatized children.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.
Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
Landslides often occur with little warning and can completely damage homes and businesses, requiring families to rebuild or relocate.
Wildfires are fires that spread rapidly and rage out of control in areas of woodland, brushland, grassland, scrubland, peatland, and other wooded areas.