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Safer Child's Vision, Mission & Philosophy

The Safer Child Vision:

Safer Child's vision is of a world in which every child is loved, well cared for and encouraged to grow up into a happy, well-adjusted adult.

The Safer Child Mission:

Safer Child's mission is dedicated to providing parents, caregivers and educators worldwide with the resources and information they need in order to help all children grow up healthy, safe and happy.

The Safer Child Philosophy:

Safer Child's philosophy is two-pronged:

No one is born knowing how to parent, and so it’s both OK and smart to ask for help when it’s needed.
Every child deserves a loving, safe and stable living environment in which to live (this environment includes the home, vehicle, school and community).

Safer Child's goal is to assist anyone looking for information and assistance on issues related to parenting, caregiving, child health and safety. As such, the worldwide advocacy, education and awareness programs this organization supports -- or is involved in -- include:

	Prenatal and postnatal health and safety issues (such as mother's health and diet, breastfeeding education and assistance, awareness and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, awareness and treatment for postpartum depression, etc.)
	Child health and safety issues in the home, vehicle, community and school.
	Abduction awareness and prevention.
	Domestic violence prevention and resolution.
	Mentoring, volunteering and other programs for at-risk children.
	Improving skills in communication and conflict resolution.
	Mental health assistance.
	Immunization programs.
	Good quality and affordable daycare.
	Substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation.
	Effective parenting skills (discipline, communication, diet and nutrition, self-esteem, effective play, guidance and support, etc).
	Crisis assistance (physical, financial, medical, mental health and counseling, pregnancy).
	Support for parents.
	Health and social issue awareness and resolution (child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, abandoned children, ADHD concerns, media issues, Internet safety, etc.).
	Effective education and literacy (including programs for indigent populations and homeless children).
	Increased access to education, information and referral programs (such as Safer Child).

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Safer Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with federal tax-exempt status. Please note: 1) External organizations listed herein do not necessarily endorse Safer Child positions, nor do we necessarily endorse theirs. We list them as a courtesy and aren't responsible for their accuracy, completeness or content. 2) We recommend you maintain a healthy skepticism when reviewing information on the Internet; it might appear to be reliable -- yet actually be false, misleading, incomplete, out-of-date and/or intentionally harmful. 3) There might be material on the Internet that you disagree with or find objectionable; preview all sites before viewing them with your child. 4) We are not responsible for external addresses/phone numbers changing without our knowledge. 5) The information and commentary on this site are not substitutes for professional advice from your doctor, lawyer, or mental health professional. 6) Requests for permission to republish, copy and/or distribute any material found on this Web site should be directed to Safer Child, Inc.

This Web site is supported by donated services from SISNA of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho,

and has received a grant from the Wendell P. & Barbara J. Marshall Family Trust in the Idaho Community Foundation.

Safer Child is also supported by Time4Learning.com, online education from preschool through middle school,
and LockSAF, "manufacturers of storage devices that utilize the latest in biometrics technology to provide quick access with foolproof security especially for firearms and other valuables."