Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) training program is intended primarily for ages 11-15 and others who are planning to provide babysitting services for young children and infants. The program includes instruction on the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic caregiving skills, and guidelines on how to recognize and handle problems that may occur. The goal of this … [Read more...] about Child & Babysitting Safety Training program in Clarkstown
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American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign – Free Smoke Alarms
The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety. They will make an appointment to come to your home and install them! … [Read more...] about American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign – Free Smoke Alarms
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN
NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert want to help ensure that all trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday. Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for the County's children. While dressing up and going trick or treating is fun, there are risks! It's the responsibility of … [Read more...] about HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN
Warming Center Opening November 1st
New City, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for up to 75 homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona. “This Warming Center will continue to help our most … [Read more...] about Warming Center Opening November 1st
OCTOBER 23-29 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
Learn how to reduce children's exposure to lead NEW CITY, NY, - During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Sunday, October 23 – Saturday, October 29, 2022, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert warn residents that lead continues to be a major cause of poisoning among children and can seriously harm a child's health. … [Read more...] about OCTOBER 23-29 IS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK