Limited funds are available to assist with the out-of-pocket costs for brain health and wellness activities for those most impacted by the tragedy at Sandy Hook School. For a list of frequently asked questions about eligibility and how to submit claims for coverage, please click here CRF Fund 12.2018. A review process is in place to provide additional support in extenuating circumstances. Please see Review Process FAQ.
Funding is provided through the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and other partners including the Newtown Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Newtown. For assistance and referrals to local providers, please call the Newtown Center for Support and Wellness at 203-270-4612.
We often receive feedback from families who are struggling to explain the Sandy Hook tragedy to children who were not yet in school at the time or who have moved to Newtown since the tragedy. The Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) has developed programs to help families discuss this with their children. Please call RCN at 203-364-9750 to learn more. This resource might also be helpful Guidelines-Talking-to-Kids-About-Tragedies.
Helpful Websites
CT Office of Victim Services – www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim
The Child Trauma Academy – http://childtrauma.org/
The Center for Complicated Grief – www.complicatedgrief.org
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students – https://grievingstudents.org
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – http://www.nctsn.org
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement – https://sowkweb.usc.edu/about/centers-affiliations/national-center-school-crisis-and-bereavement
National Center for PTSD – http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Helpful Tips & Guidelines
Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence – What Parents Can Do
Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence – What community members can do
Tips for Families on Anticipating Anniversary Reactions
Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
Teacher Guidelines for Crisis Response