Tips for taking care of yourself and your family during these difficult times

Support each other. Parents and caregivers should take time to talk together and find ways to meet each other's needs.

Monitor adult conversations. Be aware of what adults are saying about the earthquake or the damage.
Children listen to adults' conversations and may misinterpret what they hear, becoming unnecessarily
frightened.

Limit media exposure. Protect your child from too many images and descriptions of the earthquake,
including those on television, on the Internet, on radio, and in the newspaper.

Reassure children that they are safe.

Take care of yourself physically. Eat healthily, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and get proper
medical care.

Announcements

  • Are you looking for a way to help?

    Mayor Menino has established a Haitian Family Relief Fund at Bank of America where residents can make donations to support relief efforts for families in Boston who are affected by the earthquake. Donations can be made via The Fund for Boston Neighborhoods, Inc. at Boston City Hall or Bank of America branches in Boston.
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  • Referral and Support Center

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the City of Boston's resource center to assist local families affected by the recent earthquakes in Haiti will extend its operation through next week, with the potential to remain open after that time based on need. Opened on January 14, 2010 at SEIU Local 1199 in the wake of the disaster, the resource center is now located at the Mattapan branch of the Boston Public Library in order to better serve members of Boston's Haitian community still seeking updates and information about the earthquake and ongoing relief efforts. Translators will be available along with counseling support and immigration assistance. For more information call the Center at 617-593-0363.

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Calendar

  • See a listing of upcoming events and community meetings related to the Haiti relief effort.
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Video & Mulitimedia

  • Addressing Immigration Rumors Q & A

    Community leaders and representatives host forum regarding immigration in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

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  • Community Meeting

    On January 13th, The City of Boston, in conjunction with a number of community partners held a meeting with members of the Haitian community at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

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    Watch Video in Haitian Creole

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