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

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 caregivers (parents, grandparents, daycare providers and anyone who has children in their home) and is free of charge.

The program will be held Tuesday evening, September 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Ronald McDonald House, 2501 Cherry, Kansas City, Missouri.

Participants will play an interactive role as safety expert, Lisa Wainscott, walks them through a checklist of safety measures that can be implemented in their own homes. Attendees completing a brief safety survey will receive a complimentary bag of helpful safety products to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required. To confirm your participation, please email info@charlieshouse.org or call (913) 375-7123.

About Charlie’s House

The mission of Charlie’s House is to prevent injuries to children in and around the home. Charlie’s House has been named in memory of Charlie Horn, a Kansas City boy, whose life tragically ended at the age of 2 when a small dresser in his home fell on him. For more information, visit our website at charlieshouse.org.

About Lisa Cavin-Wainscott, RNC, MSN ARNP, CPST
Lisa holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Vanderbilt University. She has worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in maternity for over 20 years. She serves on the Expert Network for the Home Safety Council, the Safe Kids Coalition of Johnson County, volunteers for Charlie’s House, and is a certified car seat technician.