2010 report to the President and Congress
By: National Commission on Children and Disasters
Contributors: United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Series: AHRQ publication -- no. 10-M037; AHRQ publication -- no. 10-M037.
Publisher: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Rockville, MD]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 185
ISBN-13: 9781587634017
Subjects: Disaster Planning; Child Welfare; Program Development; Public Policy; Safety Management; Child disaster victims; Services for; Government policy; Child welfare; Emergency management
Other titles: Report to the President and Congress; National Commission on Children and Disasters 2010 report to the President and Congress
Description: The Commission is an independent, bipartisan body established by Congress and the President to identify gaps in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for children and make recommendations to close the gaps. The Commission was instructed to conduct a comprehensive study to independently examine and assess the needs of children (0-18 years of age) in relation to the preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies, by building upon the evaluations of other entities and avoiding unnecessary duplication by reviewing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of these entities. The Commission reports specific findings, conclusions, and recommendations relating to: 1) child physical health, mental health, and trauma; 2) child care in all settings; 3) child welfare; 4) elementary and secondary education; 5) sheltering, temporary housing, and affordable housing; 6) transportation; 7) juvenile justice; 8) evacuation; and 9) relevant activities in emergency management. The Commission also provides specific recommendations on the need for planning and establishing a national resource center on children and disasters, and reports on the coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, and legislative changes as the Commission considers appropriate.
Notes: Title from PDF title page (hhs.gov, viewed Nov. 18, 2010).

"October 2010."

Includes bibliographical references.

"The report was prepared under an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contract to Abt Associates (Contract no. 290-06-00011-10)."

Mode of access: Internet.