FA Kids of Atlanta's school advocacy task force is currently in the local community raising awareness in schools, daycares, camps, school nurse meetings & other groups on the importance of food allergy management.  

  Please contact FA Kids of Atlanta if you would like for us to reach out to your child's school! 

Donations are appreciated and help our organization purchase educational materials to  present and deliver to schools & daycares across Georgia.

Free educational downloads  & videos can be located on the bottom of this page!
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Please email info@fakidsatl.org to schedule the following food allergy management presentation for your school employees, daycare or cafeteria staff, PTA or school nurses & more.

FAAN's School Food Allergy Program
presented by FA Kids of Atlanta

Food allergy education for daycares, preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools

This is a comprehensive multi-media program that will be used to educate school nurses, school administration and those who care for our children while in school. 

FA Kids of Atlanta's resource binder will also be provided. 

Presentations are given by a member of the FA Kids of Atlanta's School Task Force team who has been trained and approved through FAAN to present this program.

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FAAN's Food Allergy Educational Materials

Childcare & Preschools

Food allergy education for caregivers of children under the age of 5

This comprehensive program is endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma Immunology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.  A demonstration of epi pen procedures, information on how to read a label and a food allergy poster.

This program is designed to educate caregivers of children under the age of 5.

Food allergy education for children ages 2-7

This program includes presenting children with story time or a movie explaining the importance of food allergy management through characters that children will love.  Stickers or other fun items will be distributed to each child when available.  This program can be presented by volunteers, parents, teachers, nurses, or caregivers. 

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Grade School Discussion Guide

Food allergy education & discussion for young children

This discussion guide will compliment the viewing of Alexander, the Elephant who couldn't Eat Peanuts video.  Great for teaching young groups of children.  This discussion can be led by volunteers, parents, teachers, nurses, or caregivers.

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Lesson Kit, Grades 4-8

Designed for educators, nurses, & parents to teach students grades 4-8 about food allergies

This program includes suggested activities and assignments for students, short stories by children with food allergies, and discussion points for teachers.  It includes a poster to raise awareness and a presentation of the video "Friends Helping Friends, Make it Your Goal".

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  Additional Materials Available Include:

Camp Guide to Managing Severe Allergic Reactions

Food Allergy Training Guide for College and University Food Services

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The above items, in addition to many other educational resources, may also be purchased through the FAAN website.

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RESOURCE DOWNLOADS:

School guidelines for managing students with food allergies - NSBA, FAAN, NASSP, NASN, NAESP
School, Childcare, & Camps - FAAN
How a child might describe a reaction -FANN
School Professionals - FAAN
Food Allergens, how to read labels - KFA
Celebrating Holidays with Food Allergic Children, a great resource for teachers & caregivers - KFA
Helping Schools Become Food Allergy Smart, recommended school training - Safe @ Schools
Potential Food Allergens in Preschool & Schools - KFA


FOOD ALLERGY VIDEOS:

Managing Food Allergies in the School Setting - FAAN
Food Allergy Basics - Educational Video - FAAN
Food Allergies & High School - Anaphylaxis Canada Teen Video Series
Parents & Children Speak About Food Allergies - FAI
Parents Speak About Their Food Allergies - FAI


FOOD ALLERGY SCHOOL MANUALS:
(Share some of these policies with your school)

Loudoun County Public Schools - Caring for Students with Food Allergies in Schools
Massachusetts Department of Education - Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in School
New Jersey Department of Education - Management of Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Connecticut Schools
Managing Food Allergies in Mississippi Schools

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Resources and educational programs provided through:

KFA - Kids with Food Allergies
FAAN - Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Safe at School Partners


FA Kids of Atlanta is currently seeking volunteers to join our advocacy team. Please email us at info@fakidsatl.org for more information.