When I'm in Charge - WIIC
Designed for youth ages 8 to 11, this two-and-a-half-hour Red Cross course prepares children to respond safely to a variety of situations when direct parent supervision is unavailable. Participants will:
- Role Play answering phone and door situations
- Discuss gun and Internet safety
- Discuss personal safety and first aid situations
The Red Cross fee for this course is $18 per child, but because fees and registration procedures differ at each location, please call the site to enroll. Each student receives a participation guide, note pads and a blank emergency phone list. Parents are encouraged to attend the final half-hour of the class to watch the safety video and participate in the final class activity with their child(ren). If this class is held after school, parents should send a snack with their child.
For more information or other locations where these classes are offered, contact the registration desk at 503-280-1440 or classes@redcross-pdx.org. Prices may vary according to location.
Age to Stay Home Alone - It is unlawful in Oregon to leave a child under the age of 10 unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of a child.
Frequently asked question: If it is unlawful in Oregon to leave a child under the age of 10 unattended, why do you allow children as young as age eight to attend the “When I'm in Charge” class?
Answer: To teach youth potentially life saving skills and strategies on preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies if a parent or guardian is not immediately available; and to educate parents about the importance of providing their children with these life saving skills.
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