Resources

KinderVision® - The National Child Safety Education Program
KinderVision is a non profit community service organization whose primary purpose is to teach children, teens and young adults personal safety education via a unique, pro-active multimedia program aimed at preventing abduction and sexual exploitation. Prevention through education has been the focus of KinderVision since 1991 and is accomplished using several methods including the KinderVision Safety Education DVDs (K.I.N.D.I., Little Red Said and Big League Interview), on-site KV Kids and TGS Events, comprehensive on-line elements such as “The Greatest Save" Safety Quiz, on-air safety messages, and classroom materials, all designed to be resources for families, law enforcement, schools and youth serving organizations.

KinderVision Safety Videos:

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Safety Tip: Car seat safety information

The following child safety information is brought to you by the Protect Idaho Kids Foundation, sponsored by the Ford Dealers of Idaho and Eastern Oregon

How do I know if my car seat is properly
installed or learn how to properly install it?

Attend a free car seat safety check at St. Luke’s Boise or Meridian. NHTSA-certified car seat technicians will individually evaluate your car seat for proper installation, use, and recall status. Parents will learn proper installation and receive answers to their child passenger safety questions. You must register ahead of time at the St. Luke's website.

If you are not in located in the Treasure Valley and would like to find a car seat safety check location near you, please visit the Safe Kids Worldwide site to learn more.

Car Seat Recalls: This government website contains past car seat safety recall information as well as the ability to sign up for instant notification if your child seat is recalled. Click here to learn more.

To learn more about Idaho Seat belt restraint laws, visit:

http://itd.idaho.gov/ohs/childsafety/index.html

SPAN Idaho is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership for suicide prevention and eliminating suicide in Idaho. Headquartered in Boise, SPAN Idaho has Regional Chapters in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Cottonwood, Caldwell, Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. We work hard to raise awareness, provide training and educate Idahoans about suicide and suicide prevention including annual conferences. SPAN also strives to eliminate the stigma associated with this issue and serves as an information clearinghouse for research and best practices in addressing suicide. For more information about our resources visit www.spanidaho.org

Warning Signs for Suicide

After 3 gives you a central place to quickly locate after-school activities in your neighborhood. Use the Youth Program Locator or call 2-1-1 to find a variety of activities in the Boise area.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Search for missing children across the nation and view topics, resources, and instructions on what to do if a child goes missing.

Parenting Classes: Love & Logic

Central Sex Offender Registry - Bureau of Criminal Identification - Idaho State Police - Registry Search
Allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, zip code, county, or map search.

Make A Wish Foundation

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the United States and its territories every 40 minutes.

YMCA
CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. Words to live by? We think so at the YMCA. These are the four character values that the YMCA embraces and how all staff, volunteers and participants are expected to base their actions. No action will be implemented or decision made unless it takes into consideration or incorporates Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Women's and Children's Alliance

The Women's and Children's Alliance offers safety, healing and freedom to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Boys and Girls Club of Ada County

Boys & Girls Clubs believe every child has the potential to BE GREAT. In support of this strong conviction, Clubs strive to build caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club family – a community of staff, volunteers, parents, youth and supporters – work together to create a positive place, full of hope and opportunity, for every child.

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children

Idaho AEYC was created in 1986 as a professional organization supporting educators interested in improving early childhood education. Idaho AEYC is now also the proud initiator of innovative and nationally recognized projects such as the IdahoSTARS professional development system including the Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System and Idaho's Strengthening Families Initiative. To learn more about Idaho AEYC visit their website at www.idahoaeyc.org.