K-State is launching a program to help teens and tweens take care of younger children.
With the closing of schools and preschools due to coronavirus, parents may be in sudden need of someone to assist with the care of their children while they are at work.
In response, K-State Research and Extension agents across the state have created the program “Suddenly in Charge.” This program includes tools and resources for those who are new to taking care of others, those who have been doing it for years, and parents who want to be prepared.
Suddenly in Charge has four sections: Safety, Activities, Food & Recipes, and For Adults.
Safety resources include a home safety checklist that reviews security, emergency, first aid, general home safety and watching young children. The other tool is a babysitter information sheet that includes who to contact in case of an emergency and personal information pertaining to the children.
The Suddenly in Charge program is available at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/families/suddenly-in-charge/. Information is also available in Spanish at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/families/spanish.html.
A reminder, K-State Research and Extension also has a COVID-19 Extension page to help you navigate through this challenging situation.
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