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Is Your Child Safe at Home? Come Learn to Identify and Address Risks within the Home

Friday, September 17, 2010

Every day, children encounter a number of potential hazards at home. While it may be impossible to eliminate all dangers, steps can be taken to reduce the risk of injury. In collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City, Charlie’s House, a local nonprofit organization, presents Welcome Home. This workshop is targeted to all [...]

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Local Dad Celebrates Father’s Day by Helping Other Families Learn to Stay Safe

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Brett Horn, (father of Charlie, a 2-year old whose life tragically ended in 2007, when a 30″ dresser fell on him) and his family will help spread the word and teach practical “how-to’s” for home safety at Charlie’s Safe Haven Injury Prevention Day at the “K.” Thanks to the generosity from the Royals Charities, these [...]

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Shopping with a Purpose – Helping Keep Children Safe

Monday, April 12, 2010

Charlie’s Boutique, a unique shopping event and night out on the town, will be held this Saturday evening, April 17, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse on Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri (1228 Baltimore). In addition to delicious appetizers and a fun atmosphere, premier Kansas City merchants have been hand-selected to [...]

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CPSC Outlaws Sale of Drop-Side Cribs

Thursday, December 16, 2010

KANSAS CITY – The baby cribs that allow the sides to be lowered can no longer be manufactured, sold or re-sold in the United States. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which governs the release of consumer products, banned the practice today by a unanimous vote. The ban will take effect in June 2011. Many [...]

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