A few teens will receive free certification in babysitting safety through a new city program.[quote_box_right]IF YOU GO
What: MFMD Child and Babysitting Safety Class
Entrance application: One-page essay
Deadline: June 25
Eligible participants: Young people (ages 11 to 15)
Cost: Free[/quote_box_right]

The City of Maricopa Fire Community Service Department is donating the certifications for its Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program in June to 10 young people ages 11-15.

Acceptance into the program requires the submission of a 1-page essay “describing who you are and why you want to be a certified babysitter,” according to a MF/MD press release.

Submissions must be sent via email to [email protected] by June 25.

Those selected into the program will attend a six-hour class on June 30.

Participants will receive a CABS certification, good for two years, from the American Safety and Health Institute.

“The program provides fundamental information in the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic caregiving skills and responding properly to ill or injured children or infants,” according to the news release.

Teens will learn the business side of babysitting, safety and injury prevention, leadership skills, playtime tips, basic care-giving skills and first aid.

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