Educators & Caregivers

Teens and young adults are busy. Staying on track can be hard. Today, a short amount of information goes a long way. Click the link below for this one-pager, and share it with others who Need to Know.

This year more students and educators will be heading back to campus and classrooms than in the last two years. The MiPDC wants everyone to have a safe return and healthy year. We are here to help with poison prevention and other educational resources for a safe return and continuing safety all year long.

Educators and cargivers teaching safety and poison prevention skills holds added challenges for children with autism and other unique behavioral needs. We recommend discussing the best course of action for each child’s needs with a professional first. For Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) resources click below. (This is intended as a resource only. Not an endorsement.)

With new online messaging apps seemingly popping up daily, parents and caregivers need to be mindful of their children’s technology use more than ever. Social media challenges can happen before parents and educators are aware. Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about safeguarding youth from dangerous internet challenges.

Mental health and recovery resources should be accessible to everyone. Click below for a list of statewide and nationwide organizations who are able to help people of all ages in this region and beyond.

Youth and young adults needing crisis and mental health resources can access several resources her. Help is available 24/7. Click below for the resource page.

Hand washing is one of best and practical ways to prevent the spread of illness. Children are back on campus and the fall and winter holiday season are approaching. Make hand washing a priority at home, school, and in public places. Click below to learn how proper hand washing reduces illness and the spread of infection from the CDC.

Carbon Monoxide Safe Schools’ goal is to bring awareness and education to, not only the general public, but also to stakeholders engaged in creating safer campus environments including journalists, public servants, first responders, school administrators, teachers, and parents. Together, we can achieve CO-safe campuses.

New requirements for blood lead testing of young children: By law, Michigan now requires blood lead testing for all children at 12 months and 24 months of age and at other intervals based on exposure risk. This approach is commonly called “universal blood lead testing”. It is the physician’s responsibility to test or order the test.