Baltimore County Public Schools

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Family Resources:

• Supporting Youth Affected by the Violence in Israel and Gaza: Tips for Families and Educators (nasponline.org)
• Talking to Children About War
• How to talk to children about war: An age-by-age guide (msn.com)
• Terrorism and War: How to Talk to Children
• How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting
• How To Talk to Kids About Tragedies in The Media
• Building Community Resilience for Children and Families
• Helping Children Cope with Trauma (childmind.org)
• Helping Kids Cope with Frightening News - Child Mind Institute
• Nine Tips for Talking with Kids About Trauma

Educator Resources:

• Handle With Care: Supporting Young People During Crises | Learning for Justice
• Helping Students in Troubling Times Resources - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• How to Talk About the Israel-Hamas War: Resources for Educators (edweek.org)
• Supporting-After-Violence.pdf (schoolmentalhealth.org)
• Talking to Kids About Fear and Violence

Mental Health 

• Baltimore County Behavioral and Mental Health Services
• BCPS Mental Health Services
• Parent University - Resource Library
• Mental Health Resource Toolkit
• Virtual Calming Room

Wellness and Self-Care

• Taking Care of Your Emotion Health
• Mind Over Matters - Self-Care Plan Strategies
• The Jed Foundation Tips for Self-Care and Managing Stress

Students, Families, and Staff

• EAP Caregiver Customer Flyer
• Finding Child Care Resources

Resources

• Child Nutrition Programs
• Families may find a location by visiting:mdsummermeals.org
• Resources For Baltimore County Families
• Supporting Student Attendance
• Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking Counseling and Support Services

Community Support Hotlines

• Baltimore County DSS: 410-887-TIME(8463)
• Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214
• Maryland Food Bank: 410-737-8282
• United Way: 211 https://211md.org/
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call and Text: 988
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

Spanish

• Atención para el cuidador Consejos para familias y educadores
• Consejos para sobrevivientes de un desastre u otro evento traumático
• Guía de ayuda para padres y cuidadores para ayudar a las Familias
• Centro de Bienvenida (Multilingual Welcome Center Brochure)