Keeping children of all ages safe and healthy is one of the most important tasks for a parent or child care provider. Health and safety are major concerns for child care providers when transporting children. Whether children are at home, in school or being care for in a center or home-based child care facility, someone is responsible for ensuring safety of the inside and outside environment. Being prepared helps to prevent injuries and illnesses and aids in protecting kids from unintentional injuries and better handle emergencies. The following have more specific information and tips for keeping children healthy and safe while they are in your care:
- American Red Cross emergency assistance, disaster relief & education
- Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
- Car Seats Colorado
- Car Seat Inspection Stations ensure that your child is properly secured in their car seat, with a car seat inspection
- Car Seat Safety Tips car seat, boosters and Car Safety for Babies and children
- Car Seat Safety Classes
- CDC – Centers for Disease Control helping parents, health professionals, educators & others work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential
- Children’s Safety Network maternal & child health and injury & violence prevention program
- Colorado Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-844-CO4-KIDS (264-5437)
- CPR First Aid Certification
- Healthy Children health, safety, and well-being resources pre-birth to young adult
- Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
- SafeCare Colorado support for parents & caregivers of children under 5 years of age
- Safe Kids car seat education & resources
- Safe Sleep Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of injury death in infancy. Sleep is a big challenge for families with babies, but following safe sleep recommendations can prevent many SUID fatalities.
- Salvation Army community meals, after school program and basic needs
- Sex Offender Registry
- Social Services Protective Services for Children TO REPORT ABUSE M-F 8-5, 970-352-1551 x 6211 or after hours call 970-350-9600.
- Weld County Public Safety Links 970-350-9500