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Leaving Your Child Home Alone

Series Title:	Factsheet
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 181 KB)
Year Published:	2007 - 4 pages

Every parent eventually faces the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. This factsheet provides some questions for parents to consider before leaving their children home alone, as well as tips to help make the experience safe and successful for all.

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Family-centered practice: Family-centered services
Supporting & preserving families: Childcare and respite care services