by Shannon England-Rice Child Advocacy Specialist With the weather warming up and school out, children have more time on their hands to be outside. Safety at Play can definitely become a bigger issue in the summer months. Below are some ideas to help keep your kids safe while at play this summer. Helmets & All […]

By Sara Jackson, CSW Safe and Healthy Families Spring and summer are filled with family fun: barbeques, pool parties, and outdoor sports decorate our children’s busy summer days. However, with spring and summer comes exposure to the sun’s powerful rays and some other warm weather risks of which all parents should be aware. See below […]

By Marilyn Morris Child Advocacy Specialist Going to grandma’s house or on vacation can be fun and exciting for children, but a trip can become a nightmare when injuries occur. When you visit grandparents, go camping, stay in a hotel, or any place besides home, be aware that there may be hidden dangers that could […]

by Janet B. Brooks Child Advocacy Manager What’s on your mind as summer begins? Now that school is out, the kids are home and “fun” is part of the daily routine, it is a good time to stop and think safety. Sometimes the most routine things we do can become the most deadly things we […]