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Our Organizing and Preparedness work helps engage a network of local government and community groups to build emergency action plans and train volunteers and emergency managers to provide care for children in wake of natural disasters. Through support from the California Office of Emergency Services and community foundations across California, we are building the capacity to provide care for children before natural disasters strike. This work ensures that the training and relationships necessary to do this work are in place quicker. Community-based organizations ensure that this work is reflective of the priorities and cultural sensitivities of each community.

Our work through Networking & Conferences is aimed to directly engage with local government officials and community-based organizations to put children at the center of disaster planning and response. We build agreements between these groups and train volunteers and staff to elevate the needs of children in disasters. Providing direct support for children can supercharge a community's connection, furthering recovery from disaster. This requires bringing together the camping industry, schools, and emergency management to build a broad-based coalition of partners and integrate their best work.