Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Keeping Kids Safe...
One of the most basic charges of our profession is to keep the children in our care safe. If you do not have a copy of "Keeping Kids Safe" from the DHS, I encourage you to get thefree download now.
Keeping Kids Safe will help you be ready to respond to such emergencies while you’re caring for other people’s children AND to keep your own family safe–since your child care home is also your family’s living space. By planning ahead with this 10-step process, you can feel better prepared to keep yourself and the children safe.
Remember, like a Boy Scout, you must always be prepared. “Be prepared for the unexpected” is a common phrase used by individuals who work with children. Since September 11, 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and our own state’s natural disasters with tornado and flooding, we are even more sensitive to the importance of this phrase. Use "Keeping Kids Safe" to help prepare your own emergency plans.
There are three things that you must remember to do in the event of an emergency:
P.S. Hope you had a happy and safe St Patrick's Day!
One of the most basic charges of our profession is to keep the children in our care safe. If you do not have a copy of "Keeping Kids Safe" from the DHS, I encourage you to get thefree download now.
Keeping Kids Safe will help you be ready to respond to such emergencies while you’re caring for other people’s children AND to keep your own family safe–since your child care home is also your family’s living space. By planning ahead with this 10-step process, you can feel better prepared to keep yourself and the children safe.
Remember, like a Boy Scout, you must always be prepared. “Be prepared for the unexpected” is a common phrase used by individuals who work with children. Since September 11, 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and our own state’s natural disasters with tornado and flooding, we are even more sensitive to the importance of this phrase. Use "Keeping Kids Safe" to help prepare your own emergency plans.
There are three things that you must remember to do in the event of an emergency:
- Keep Calm
- Provide reassurance, physical comfort and structure
- Follow your Emergency Plan
- Act Quickly
P.S. Hope you had a happy and safe St Patrick's Day!
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 5:50 AM 
