CHILD SAFETY FOR PARENTS
The Child Safety Checklist is an opportunity to sit down with your child and discuss situations that
your child might encounter. It is suggested that you discuss a few situations each day. No need to
turn the checklist into drudgery and criticism. Children respond better to the “little at a time”
approach. Remember, they are trusting little souls and precious gems of inexperience. Try not to
scare them to death, but make them aware of the possible dangers around them.
Don’t take anything for granted about what you think your child knows!
GENERAL INFORMATION YOUR CHILD SHOULD KNOW:
When to call 911 and what to say to the dispatcher (name, address, & tell what is happening)
Know your parent(s) full name(s) (“Mommy & Daddy” is not enough)
Home address and phone number
Know where the parent(s) are employed
Know at least one close friend and/or relative’s phone number
CODE WORD