Ending the
Disaster After
the Disaster
The Reunification Foundation is the only organization in the world conducting applied research on all aspects of school reunification — and using that knowledge to strengthen training, provide supplies, and influence policy.
What We Do
Research
Our mission is to conduct applied research on reunification to ensure it is no longer considered the “disaster after the disaster.”
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Training
Our training provides schools, first responders, and other school safety partners research-backed and real-world tested best practices.
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Support
Supporting schools is the backbone of what we do. Besides training we regularly publish educational articles and other resources.
Learn MoreUnderstanding the Mission
What is
Reunification?
Sometimes, things happen at or near a school that require an increase in the accountability and safety of students. It is during these situations that reunification comes into play.
Getting Students Back Where They Belong
We define reunification as “the process of getting students back where they belong when it is no longer safe to remain on school grounds.” When school officials need to increase safety protocols and heighten accountability, reunification is the tool they use.
Learn More About ReunificationThe Disaster After The Disaster
Reunification has an unfortunate nickname — “The Disaster After The Disaster.” Even though it is a common thread in nearly all school safety concerns, it remains one of the least researched, funded, and planned processes in school emergency preparedness.
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By blending research data with real-world experience, we are collaboratively working to advance school reunification, increase awareness, inform policy, and strengthen training.
Our Reach
Serving Schools
Across the Nation and the World
We have become the go-to supplier of reunification materials for schools across the United States.
Through the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), we support U.S. military schools across three countries overseas.
Our Difference
We are the only organization in the world conducting applied research on all aspects of school reunification — and we use that data to continuously improve our training and supplies.
Experience
We have led over 100 school reunification events: training sessions, functional and tabletop exercises, conference presentations, and webinars.
Knowledge
Through a study of programs, policies, and methods, we have developed a deep understanding of what schools need when it comes to reunification support.
Expertise
We have partnered with local, state, and federal agencies to provide our services and are regularly sought out for our advice and input on school reunification.
Case Study
From Plan to Practice
📍 Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield Public Schools
Ridgefield already had a plan. What set them apart was what they did next — a three-phase commitment that moved their team from awareness to competency to a live exercise. They wanted to know, with real confidence, that when families show up in a crisis, their staff can meet the moment.
Products
Reunification Kits
Our very first initiative was to develop a simplified and improved reunification kit. All proceeds from our kits and other materials go to support our research efforts.
Simplify
After hearing from schools that existing materials were too complex and overwhelming, we set out to develop a simple, streamlined version that any team can use.
Innovate
Based on feedback from real-world use, our kits employ innovations such as our color-coding system and supervisor grab-and-go folders.
Align
While our materials align with current best practices, they are generic enough for schools to use regardless of their reunification methods.
Not Sure Yet?
Request Free Samples
Not sure about our reunification supplies? We offer samples to show you the quality of our materials before you commit.