The Midwest dealt with a natural disaster of flooding in 2001 and 2019. These type of disasters create vulnerabilityto the human population located in the disaster areas, therefore CYFS professionals need to be familiar with the different types of natural disasters and the effects they have on community development.

SupplementalReading:

• Participant Handouts: Helping Children Cope With Crises , Save the Children

Click on the link below for additional information on Save the Children:

• Save the Children Website

Research and discuss the following in detail:

• How natural disasters affect young people.
• How climate change will affect young people in their lifetime.