PITTSBURGH (02/28/2004) - 4 Kids has been selected to pilot a new and innovative safety curriculum by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. This curriculum, Risk Watch, was developed by the National Fire Protection Association with co-funding from the Lowe's Home Safety Council and in collaboration with a panel of respected safety and injury prevention experts. It gives children and their families the skills and knowledge they need to create safer homes and communities.

In order to effectively deliver this curriculum, the 4 Kids Lead Teachers and Directors will attend two days of training on April 2 and 3.

The curriculum includes a module which is appropriate for preschool use, which addresses the topics of:
1) Motor vehicle safety,
2) Fire and burn prevention,
3) Choking, suffocation and strangulation prevention,
4) Poisoning prevention,
5) Falls prevention,
6) Firearms injury prevention,
7) Bike & pedestrian safety, and
8) Water safety.

These topic ares represent the eight areas children ages 14 and under are at greatest risk for unintentional injury.

For further information regarding this project, please contact Barbara Willard at (412) 351-0535.