Safe Sitter
ABOUT SAFE SITTER
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue and CPR!
YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN...
Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role play.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Class fee is $40 and must be paid at time of registration. Students can cancel class enrollment 14 days before the start of class to receive a full refund.
Please download registration form and submit along with payment to Calhoun County Health Department, Attn: Jen Shirley, 210 French Street, Hardin, IL 62047. Checks should be made out to Calhoun County Health Department.
Students should bring a sack lunch.
Classes are held in the conference room of the Health Department. Please use the door off French Street at the corner of the building. Door will be marked with Safe Sitter logo.
If you have any questions or would like further info, please contact Jen Shirley at 618-576-2428 or email jshirley@calhouncountyhealth.net
Safe Sitter, Inc. has a limited number of scholarships available to students. Student scholarships are available to students whose families cannot afford the normal fee. Please contact Jen for more info.