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Making sure environments are safe allows children to explore and learn with less risk. Promoting a culture of safety prevents injury and illness.
Review these resources to learn more about how to create safe environments.
Watch this video to learn how to have culturally-sensitive conversations with families of infants. Discover and share tips for sleep wear, sleeping areas, and more to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
This tip sheet describes how to find out if your building has lead paint and how to reduce the risk of lead exposure for children.
This video introduces the 10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety.
This video explores the third action in a culture of safety, Keep Environments Safe and Secure.
This video explores the seventh action in a culture of safety, Prepare for Changes that Affect Safety.
This video explores the eighth action in a culture of safety, Model Safe Behaviors.
This video explores the ninth action in a culture of safety, Collaborate with Families About Safety.
The 10 actions to create a culture of safety are science-informed injury prevention strategies that prioritize children's safety and well-being. View this resource to read more and watch videos about each action.
Explore the first action in a culture of safety, Using Data to Make Decisions.
Explore the second action in a culture of safety, Actively Supervise.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
