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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 9: Be aware that exotic pets are out there.

Being an early intervention provider is like embarking on a daily safari – except instead of lions and tigers, you encounter a menagerie of…unexpected pets.

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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 16: Drive Safe.

Remember, a safe early intervention provider is a happy early intervention provider, and a happy early intervention provider can make all the difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 5: Watch your back.

This van comes with a backup camera, which is new to me, and let me tell you… a whole new world. Ever since I got a rear camera, backing up out of crowded driveways is so much easier. I can clearly see how close I am to random trees or other cars parked nearby as I weave my way down the curvy country gravel driveway or crowded apartment complex lot.

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Home Visiting Adventures

Rule 4: Beware of dog.

The most important thing is to remember that we, as home visitors, are strangers invading that dog’s space. His instinct, no matter his breed, is to protect his people. It is up to us to use caution.

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This is Early Intervention

Play Partners As Well As Protectors

This training, available upon request, was created to orient new childcare providers to the basics of best practices in childcare. Those providing high-quality care for children are called to be play partners and protectors of little ones. The training emphasizes play and safety.

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Resources for Early Intervention

What Is Toy Safety?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the US Government agency that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of toys for children. They are responsible for regulating consumer products and protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death.