Who's Really Watching Your Child?
More than 25 percent of child protective investigations last year involved a non-relative caregiver as the alleged perpetrator.
The “Who’s Really Watching Your Child?” campaign brings together child care providers, child welfare professionals, medical physicians and state agencies together to help provide safe environments for Florida's children ages 0 - 4. We encourage parents to know the backgrounds and parenting skills of anyone who is watching their child.
Here are just a few resources available
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A free Parenting Guide is available in e-book format, online and in hardcopy, and covers topics including how to soothe a crying baby, potty training and addressing temper tantrums.
- Information and resources to find the best child care will help parents learn questions to ask to make sure their child gets the best care for their specific needs.
Parents, providers and professionals can call 2-1-1 to be connected with a representative who can provide information on local resources available.
We are very thankful for all the campaign's partners!
Primary Caregivers
Make sure you know who’s really watching your child. Do they have what it takes? There are a few things you can do to lower the risk of leaving your child with a secondary caretaker.
Parenting Programs
Find local parenting programs to support them through their child's early years.
For Parents
Searchable database of parenting programs in your area. Includes in-home services, classes, support groups and more.
For Parenting Program Providers
Free resources like curriculum, handouts, videos, certification information, find other local programs and more. These resources are available to enhance current parenting programs and start new ones in order to provide safe environments for Florida's children.
Media Resources and Downloads
Find posters, flyers, Facebook images, banners and brochures.