It is okay to
care. It is okay to call
Parents, neighbors and
community help keep our children safe. Make sure that
young children are always supervised by a responsible
person. If you see young children at home, in/around
cars, or in the community unsupervised call 9-1-1.
Did You
Know....
1. Illinois law defines
neglected minor as "any minor under the age of 14 years
whose parents or other responsible persons leave the
minor without supervision for an unreasonable period of
time without regard for the mental or physical health,
safety or welfare of that minor.
2. What is considered
appropriate under certain circumstances may be
considered child neglect in other circumstances.
Illinois law lists 15 specific factors to be considered
when deciding whether a child has been left alone for an
unreasonable period of time.
3. Leaving children
unsupervised or inadequately supervised may result in
injury or at the very worst, death. Never leave babies
or young children alone, whether asleep or awake, not
even for a few minutes. Young children are not mature
enough to cope with emergencies and should not be left
alone or in charge of other children.
4. Every year nearly 4.5
million children ages 14 and under are injured at home,
in/around cars, and in the community. The vast majority
of the unintentional injury-related deaths among
children occur when they are unsupervised.
5. The top causes of
accident-related injuries and deaths are caused by:
motor vehicle crashes, drowning, poisonings ,
fire/burns, falls, choking and firearms.
If you have
questions....Ask. Asking questions can save kids'
lives. Call for more information about supervision and
the safety of young children.
