Parents as Teachers of Safety is a personal safety curriculum that teaches children self-protection and assertiveness skills to reduce their vulnerability to harm and abuse, while also educating their parents on safety rules to help keep children free from dangerous situations.

The program is free of charge due to funding provided by the Children's Trust.

  • The program meets twice a week for 6 weeks, at the child's school/center for one hour in the evening at the close of the day (e.g., Mon/Wed 6 -7 p.m.)
  • Snacks and beverages are provided to all participants at each session.
  • A special graduation ceremony is held at the end and all children receive diplomas. 

The Parents as Teachers of Safety curriculum teaches children ways to protect themselves and reduce their vulnerability to harm and abuse.  Parents learn safety rules to help keep children from dangerous situations.  The curriculum covers topics ranging from car, traffic and gun safety to personal safety and touching rules. Children are taught via songs, activities and videos, while parents are presented information and given handouts to help further their learning at home with their children.