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Keeping Kids Safe: A Top Priority at the Y
At the Y, child safety is our top priority. We are dedicated to creating environments where kids feel secure, supported, and empowered to thrive.
By working together, we can raise awareness, equip families with essential resources, and take meaningful action to protect children. From education to prevention, every effort matters in ensuring the well-being of our youth.
Join us in our commitment to making every space a safe space for kids.
Digital Safety & Health 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
How to Do “Mental Health Check-Ins” With Your Child: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthy-tides/how-to-do-mental-health-check-ins-with-your-child/
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Mental Health: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/kids/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-their-mental-health/
Mental Health and Your Child or Teen: What to Watch for and How to Help: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/mental-health-resources/mental-health-and-your-child-or-teen-what-to-watch-for-and-how-to-help
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
Get kids started on a healthy eating adventure with these games and activities! https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids
Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans: https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf#page=46
Healthy Eating Habits: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthy-tides/how-to-do-mental-health-check-ins-with-your-child/
Help Your Kids Get More Physical Activity: https://odphp.health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active
35 Ways To Move Your Body This Summer: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/parenting/35-ways-to-move-your-body-this-summer/
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/
Childproofing Your Home: nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/childproofing-your-home
Firearm Safety for Families: healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Handguns-in-the-Home.aspx
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
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
