Programs and ServicesSafety Lines Network - "Safety Alerts for Caregivers of Young Children" Problem Statement Preschool age children are the most vulnerable age
group for devastating burn injuries. At this age, children's abilities
to reach, grab, move and explore are changing daily with remarkable
speed. Burn injuries often occur because of the child's natural curiosity
and exploration of their environment or as a result of an inadvertent
action by parent or caregiver. Young children are also at great risk
of dying or being seriously injured in a house fire because they must
rely on parents or caregivers acting quickly and appropriately to evacuate
them from a burning house. ObjectiveUtilizing and partnering with a network of daycare providers and preschool centers, Burn Prevention Foundation provides topical fire and burn safety information and prevention strategies for preschool age children. Information is passed through this network directly to the parents and caregivers. Educators are also better-equipped to teach and reinforce safe behaviors during their time with children. DescriptionSafety fact sheets focusing on the unique hazards and risks that confront preschool age children are provided to the caregivers of children served by daycare centers that enroll as participants in the BPF Safety Line Network. Target Participants
Method of DistributionSafety fact sheet topics
are researched and developed by Burn Prevention Foundation staff. Master-quality
fact sheets are mailed to the member daycare centers and preschools
of the Safety Lines Network who, in return, reproduce the materials
and distribute them to the families and caregivers of children enrolled
in their centers.
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