Keenan's Kids Foundation

365 Ways To Keep Kids Safe Series for Parents & Concerned Adults Clayton County Library System, Headquarters Library 865 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro; 770 473 3850
Date	Time	Program
Thursday, September 13, 2007	7:00 p.m.	School Safety
A new school year has begun.  Find out what you can do to make sure your child’s school is safe.  Topics covered will include – school bus safety, school sports and recreational safety, how to know if your child’s school is protected from outside predators, how to know if your child is being bullied, and more.  Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, October 11, 2007	7:00 p.m.	Internet Safety
Children are beginning to use the internet at younger and younger ages.  As a parent, you understand that not everything on the internet is safe for your children.  Find out what you can do to make your kids safe.  We will be explaining the facts and myths around sites like myspace.com, xanga.com, and facebook.com.  Learn how to make time on the internet fun, educational, and safe for your kids.  Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, November 8, 2007	7:00 p.m.	Toy Safety
It’s almost Christmas and shopping has begun!  Come find out what toys have been on the most dangerous toys list.  Also find out what types of toys can be dangerous to your children and how you can protect them. Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, January 10, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Safety in the Home
As parents, we do everything we can to protect our kids from the world, but one place we sometimes forget to safe guard is the home.  Find out some of the ways you can protect your children at home.  Topic covered will include – flammable clothes, flammable furniture, toxins & chemicals, lead poisoning, carbon monoxide, guns, and more. Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, February 7, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Predators
Parents are continually worried about child predators.  We’ve taught our children how to say no to strangers, but this class will teach you what else you can do.  This class will help you identify and protect your child from predators at school, on the internet, in your home (babysitters), in retail establishments, and more. Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, March 13, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Playgrounds
Spring is coming and after a long winter our kids just want to be at the park!  For three years the Keenan’s Kids Foundation has worked to grade playgrounds around the metro Atlanta area and make necessary safety corrections.  You can be a part of this effort.  Come learn everything you need to know to make your child’s playground safe.  The grading/evaluation process is so easy that you can do it with your children next time you’re at your neighborhood playground.  Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, April 10, 2007	7:00 p.m.	Recreation Safety
Summer is coming; school will soon be out.  And kids will be out having a blast.  Learn what you can do to keep them safe while they play.  Topics will include – neighborhood safety, sports safety, summer camps, helmets, skateboards, and more! Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
Thursday, May 8, 2007	7:00 p.m.	Water Safety
It gets hot in Georgia!  And kids love to keep cool at the pool, lake, or beach.  Learn how to keep your kids safe in the water.  Topics include – boating, pools, hot tubs, jet skis, life vests, and more. Parents will get easy to use, take-home, checklists so they can implement what they learn at home. . For the whole family; children may attend a story time during the parent program.
For more information about Keenan’s Kids go to: www.keenanskidsfoundation.com

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