Foundation for Wellness, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing trusted health and wellness resources to families in Acadiana, is launching Safe Sitter: For Families & Friends, a new program designed to prepare adults 17 years and older with the skills they need to confidently care for a young child.
“When leaving your child with someone, you’re trusting they’re in good hands,” said Amy Broussard, Executive Director of Foundation for Wellness. “That is why we expanded our Safe Sitter offering to better equip caregivers with the skillset and confidence to act in an emergency.”
Safe Sitter: For Families & Friends programs will help in strengthening attendee’s childcaring abilities. Facilitators will share medically accurate information and hands-on experiences, covering topics such as infant and child CPR, choking rescue, injury prevention, behavior management, and foundational childcare essentials. Whether a first-time parent, grandparent, or student, there is something for all to learn.
“Providing trustworthy health education is important because it supports wellness, which is at the core of our organization. We are happy to offer this opportunity for those looking to grow in caring for the well-being of children. Especially in bringing peace of mind to any family in our community,” stated Broussard.
For more than 40 years, Foundation for Wellness, formerly Woman’s Foundation, has supported families, healthcare professionals, nursing students, and nonprofit organizations through research-driven education, scholarships, and grants.
The first Safe Sitter: For Families & Friends will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Foundation for Wellness Classroom with instructor Ashley Conner, CCRN, AE-C, Owner and Founder of Arise Pediatric Health Advocacy.
To learn more about the Foundation for Wellness Safe Sitter: For Families & Friends program and register, visit foundationforwellness.com/safe-sitter or eventbrite.com/e/safe-sitter-for-families-friends-tickets-1520084286019.
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