Halloween safety tips for ghouls, goblins
The announcement comes on the cusp of Halloween, therefore Navajo County Brad Carlyon and Sheriff KC Clark are taking the opportunity to offer the public some Halloween safety tips as Oct. 31 swiftly approaches. • Never allow children to enter a …
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Initiative promotes education, reducing maltreatment rates for underprivileged …
And if the vision of the summit is realized, the judicial, education, legislative, faith, business and nonprofit communities would each pull a piece of their string and form a safety net for the Mid-Valley's most vulnerable children and families. …
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Dog attacks girl; Linda woman shoots it in defense
LINDA, CA – A Linda woman, who shot a pit bull after it attacked a child on Monday, said she fired the shot because she feared for everyone's safety. "It was very scary and it was just very unexpected," Deanna Borjesson said. …
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Family child care: Is it the job for you?
Child care providers are also able to make a good income for their family while staying home with their children or grandchildren. Colorado licensing of family child care providers helps make sure that rules for health and safety of children are being …
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Plastics Help Make Halloween a Little Less Scary (For Parents)
"Halloween means costumes and candy to kids, but safety is top of mind for parents," said Steve Russell, vice president of plastics for the American Chemistry Council. "Fortunately, there are many inexpensive, readily available products made with …
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Special Agent Indicted for Possession and Receipt of Child Pornography
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices and the …
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Children, the Silent Victims of Domestic Abuse
A child's awareness of these simple steps may save a life. If you or someone you know needs help with safety planning, please contact my office to obtain our safety plan brochures: How do I Stay Safe and How to Keep Your Child Safe When There is …
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Car-safety group: Half of child booster seats pose risks
"A lot of parents don't understand that the purpose of the booster seat is to ensure the vehicle safety belts fit the child, because if they don't there is a potential for injury," says McCartt. Child-safety advocate Joseph Colella calls it "a very …
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Trick-or-Treat Safety
(more) Shanel Riddle, owner of Kids College Early Childhood Education Center, talks about how to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating this Halloween. She says to avoid costumes that block vision. A better option is to decorate your child's face …
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Child's Birthday Party Interrupted by Gunfire
A child shouldn't have to wish for personal safety during a birthday party. But the safety of several children was shattered when a pair of gunmen opened fire at a party in the east bay. NBC Bay Area's Jodi Hernandez reports from Pittsburg. …
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