Overview
The lives of children are too frequently touched by crises that may include the death of family members, friends, or others important in a child's life. When this occurs, learning, behavior and relationships can be impacted. The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) can provide guidance for you and your child’s school to understand and meet the needs of your child and family.
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center was established in 2005 with initial support from the September 11th Children’s Fund and the National Philanthropic Trust and supplemental funding from Procter & Gamble.
Program Goals
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Center was created to:
- Promote an appreciation of the role schools can serve to support students, staff and families at times of crisis and loss
- Enhance the training of individuals in school-related professional education programs in the areas of crisis and loss
- Link efforts to provide trauma-related and bereavement support services within school settings
- Collaborate with professional organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies and community groups to further help students, staff and families at times of crisis and loss
- Serve as a resource for information, training materials, consultation and technical assistance for school systems, professional training programs, professional organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies, communities, children's groups and projects in the areas of crisis and loss
