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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call, text or chat 988 if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/crisis/what-is-988.html

Talking about Race

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-race-town-hall-app-june-6-2020-app/index.html

https://www.embracerace.org/resources/i-still-cant-breathe-supporting-kids-of-color-amid-racialized-violence

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/talking-children-about-differences-similarities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OHS%20Eblast%20Talking%20to%20Children%20about%20Race%20and%20Racism%20Tips%20and%20Resources%20for%20Staff%20Children%20and%20Families&utm_content=OHS%20Eblast%20Talking%20to%20Children%20about%20Race%20and%20Racism%20Tips%20and%20Resources%20for%20Staff%20Children%20and%20Families+CID_721a1fa83526b0470d9969ef011a8121&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=Talking%20to%20Children%20About%20Differences%20and%20Similarities&cid=721a1fa83526b0470d9969ef011a8121

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/multicultural-principles-early-childhood-leaders/multicultural-principles-early-childhood-leaders?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OHS%20Eblast%20Talking%20to%20Children%20about%20Race%20and%20Racism%20Tips%20and%20Resources%20for%20Staff%20Children%20and%20Families&utm_content=OHS%20Eblast%20Talking%20to%20Children%20about%20Race%20and%20Racism%20Tips%20and%20Resources%20for%20Staff%20Children%20and%20Families%20CID_721a1fa83526b0470d9969ef011a8121&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=Multicultural%20Principles%20for%20Early%20Childhood%20Leaders&cid=721a1fa83526b0470d9969ef011a8121

Environmental Supports

Play and the Learning Environment

Infant Toddler Environmental Checklist (ITERS)

Child Care Exchange: Article "Designing the Family Child Care Environment"

View PDF: Brain Building Tips for Early Childhood Environments

Community Playthings: Preparing the Early Childhood Learning Environment

Head Start ECLKC: Learning Environments

NAEYC: Building Environments that Encourage Positive Behavior

Challenging Behaviors

ChildCare Education Institute: How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors in Preschool

NAEYC: Guidance and Challenging Behaviors

Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior

Head Start ECLKC: Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviors

Head Start ECLKC: Responding to Persistent Challenging Behavior in Preschool

KAPLAN Learning Center: How to Address Challenging Behaviors Using High-Quality Guidance Policies

Early Advantage: What Can We Do to Help with Our Child’s Challenging Behavior?

NAEYC: Biting Behaviors

Head Start ECLKC: Biting Tipsheet

Zero To Three: Helping Young Children Channel Their Aggression

Child Mind Institute: Agression

Mayo Clinic: Temper Tantrums

Child Mind Institute: How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns

Visual Support for Infants and Toddlers

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

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OPWDD Types of Services

Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules

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Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

California MAP to Inclusion & Belonging

Making Access Possible

Addressing the Unique Needs of Children and Adults with Disabilities and Their Families

Kids Included Together

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Disability Inclusion & Behavior Support Training

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Special Needs Resources

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kit.org%2F

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcainclusion.org%2Fresources%2Fcamap%2Fnewsletter-archive%2F202005-newsletter-coronavirus3.html%23topic2

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafirm.fpg.unc.edu%2Fsites%2Fafirm.fpg.unc.edu%2Ffiles%2Fcovid-resources%2FSupporting%2520Individuals%2520with%2520Autism%2520through%2520Uncertian%2520Times%2520Full%2520Packet.pdf

https://childcarecouncilinc.padlet.org/minsalaco/provider-resources-hlnd4fmjukj0636m/wish/PR3NWxlOkzm1Wb0O

https://childcarecouncilinc.padlet.org/minsalaco/provider-resources-hlnd4fmjukj0636m/wish/PR3NWxlOkzm1Wb0O

https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2015/01/15/5-preschool-activities-for-children-with-special-needs

https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0532.pdf

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epiny.org%2Fprograms.php

https://www.mrsdscorner.com/60disabilitybooksforkids/

Grief Support

Grief

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdreamsfromdrake.org%2F

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nctsn.org%2Fresources%2Fhelping-children-with-traumatic-separation-or-traumatic-grief-related-to-covid-19

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dougy.org%2Fabout-us%2F

Mindfulness

Mindfulness activities for kids

https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpositivepsychology.com%2Fmindfulness-for-children-kids-activities%2F

Sanity and Self

For managing stress and anxiety.

Sanity & Self App

Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs

The Office of Head Start National Center for Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety has issued guidance to support caregivers as they plan for safety drills, questions from children, and procedures for their programs.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/hygiene-habits-kids

Mental Health Association

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Family Support Group

Autism Up

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Support Services