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Read about babysitters and child caregivers who have saved lives. Click on any of the stories below

Babysitter Gives Life-Saving Passover Gift

Aviva Landie of Denver saves 4-year-old using techniques learned from American Red Cross Babysitter Training.
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The Best Gift a Sister Could Give

What would you do if you were an 11-year-old girl and your 8-year-old brother began to choke? If you were like Lindsay Carroll you would know exactly what to do.
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Child Care Provider Uses Red Cross Skills to Save 4-Year-Old Girl

It was a beautiful warm afternoon in April when Laura went to pick up her baby at the home of Jackie Phillips, her child care provider. Thinking it would be a quick trip, she left her three- and four-year-old children in their car seats and ran into the house.
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Caregiving & Babysitting

Because you care... Prepare.

Find out what you need to know and what every parent wants in a responsible babysitter! Check out our Babysitter's Training Handbook and our Safety and First Aid Kit.

Babysitter's Training Course

Designed for 11 to 15-year olds, the Babysitter's Training Course can help you:

• Interview for a babysitting job
• Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games
• Perform first aid
• Learn diapering and feeding techniques
• Handle bedtime issues
• Learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience
• And more!

To enroll, see our Course Schedule.

Resources for Babysitters:

• Babysitter's Report Record (PDF File)
• Emergency Numbers and Family Information (PDF File)
• Babysitter's Family Information Card (PDF File)
• Family Interview Form (PDF File)
• Parental Consent and Contact Form (PDF File)
• Resume Template (MS Word File)
• Self-Assessment Tool (PDF File)
• Safety Inspection Checklist (PDF File)