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Keeping Kids Safe: A Top Priority at the Y
From the basketball court to the swimming pool, summer camp to Kids Zone, child safety is a top priority in all programs. The YMCA of Snohomish County is committed to creating safe spaces where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Digital Safety Toolkit
5 Days of Action a week-long campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. ymca.org/what-we-do/youth-development/child-care/five-days-action
Darkness to Light offers resources to empower adults to prevent child sexual abuse: d2l.org
Video: Consent for Kids – guide to boundaries and consent for kids: blueseatstudios.com/consent-for-kids
Parent resources to help prevent sexual abuse: preventabuse.com
That’s Not Cool is a national public education initiative to help raise awareness and bring tools to communities to address dating violence, unhealthy relationships and digital abuse: thatsnotcool.com
Teaching Kids About Internet Safety: edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafetyforkids/teaching-kids-about-internet-safety/1/
Internet Safety Advice and Information by Age: internetmatters.org/advice/
NetSmartz – CyberTipline where suspected child exploitation can be reported, as well as age-appropriate videos and activities to teach childs to be safer online: missingkids.org/netsmartz/home
Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media: kidshealth.org/en/parents/social-media-smarts.html
Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media from the American Psychological Association: apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/social-media-parent-tips
Water Safety Tips and Fun Videos for Kids: redcross.org/ get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/water-safety-for-kids.html
Water Safety at Home: safekids.org/watersafety
Drowning Prevention Tips from the CDC: cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html
Ensure kids are actively supervised at all times by choosing a Water Watcher. Download a Water Watcher Card: safekids.org/other-resource/water-watcher-card
Firearm Safety for Families: healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Handguns-in-the-Home.aspx
Fire Safety Tips from Snohomish County’s Fire Marshal: snohomishcountywa.gov/1119-fire-safety-tips
How to Create an Escape Plan: snohomishcountywa.gov/1131/Escape-Plan
Snohomish County Fire District #5 has a Kids’ Corner with fun learning resources and coloring pages: snofire5.org/fire-safety/kids-corner/
Common Sense Media: Age-based ratings and reviews of movies, books, video games, apps, etc. at commonsensemedia.org
Washington State Car Seat & Seatbelt Laws: kingcounty.gov/carseats
Snohomish County Fire District #4 offers FREE Car Seat & Booster Seat Checks/Education by appointment only: snohomishfire.org/car-seat-checks-education
Emotional and Personal Safety Skills for Individuals with Diverse Abilities: learn.kidpower.org/course/safety-powers-project
Book Collections (body safety, consent, etc.) and Learning Resources from Educate2Empower: e2epublishing.info
General Household Safety Information for Families (broken down by infants/toddlers, children, and teens): cdc.gov/parents/index.html
Childproofing Your Home: nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/childproofing-your-home
Become First Aid & CPR-certified through the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association: redcross.org and cpr.heart.org
The YMCA of Snohomish County is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt FIN: 91-0565561
The YMCA of Snohomish County is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt FIN: 91-0565561
