William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School

Parents/Guardians, 

In a world of complicated issues, it is important that you have all the tools you need to support and protect your child. These links are intended to assist you in the call to educate and protect your child.

 

The below link is from kidshealth.org on first aid. Kidshealth is a great resource that I frequently use.

 

This link is from the Sate's website on children's health and safety. Neglect and abuse are listed along with other health and safety concerns (skin cancer prevention, home window safety, etc.)

 

This website is from the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC). Body and Mind (BAM) is the their site targeted to kids.

 

From the Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund. Covers: technology, health, and a variety of other safety concerns for parents.

 

This website is on fire safety

 

reliable and helpful information on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention.

http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6143703/k.15DC/7_Steps_to_Protecting_Our_Children.htm(Darkness to Light)

http://www.stopitnow.org/ (MA based organization, just like D2L, it focuses on Prevention)

http://blog.parentingsafechildren.com/2013/03/how-to-prevent-child-sexual-abuse.html (infographic facts and prevention)

http://goodmenproject.com/families/the-healthy-sex-talk-teaching-kids-consent-ages-1-21/ (this article is good on teaching kids CONSENT, which is essential for preventing any type of abuse