Child Safety and Abuse Information for Parents in South Carolina
Safety
Keeping your kids safe at home and on the go.
- Home, car and crib safety
- Online safety
- Preparing for emergencies
- Body safety (safe and unsafe touching)
- Recognizing the signs of child abuse
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Programs To Level Up Your Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P offers parents simple, practical strategies to build strong relationships with their children and help parents effectively manage their children’s behavior. Explore Triple P, Triple P Online, Triple P Teen and Triple P Espanol.
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Family Resource Centers
Family resource centers are community-based places where families can go for help such as parenting classes, job training, mental health, family counseling, child care, job training and more.
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Even More Help
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Find the Right Seat in your car for your child, search and compare car seats, get help installing your car set
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CDC Recommendations for Safe Sleep
Learn what you can do to help babies sleep safely
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Safe Kids Worldwide
Check out a wide variety of safety tips and download the Parent’s Guide to Child Safety
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Healthy Children
Safety and prevention information from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including immunizations, at home, at play and on the go
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Poison Control
Get immediate help if you suspect poisoning. Help is available online with or by phone at 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, expert, and confidential.
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Gun Safety
If you keep a gun in your home, information on how to store it safely and how to make sure that all family members know the rules about handling guns.
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Parents Helping Parents
Real-life parenting advice for South Carolina parents, from South Carolina parents. Ask a question, share advice, learn from and grow with other parents around the state.