About Safe Sitter®

Founded in 1980, Safe Sitter® is the only national nonprofit training program exclusively devoted to preparing young teens to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether home alone, sibling sitting or babysitting.  Safe Sitter® is a one-day class that prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

The Safe Sitter® course offered by the Cass County Health Department is Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR.

Course Content

• Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
• Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.
• First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, CPR, and choking rescue.
• Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.

Upcoming Class Dates and Locations

Students must be registered a week in advance to secure their seat in the class. Classes are limited to 10 students. For more information, please email alliep@casscounty.com or call 816-380-8440.

There are no upcoming classes scheduled at this time. Please check back to this page and our Facebook for the most up to date information regarding upcoming classes.

**This course is only available to Cass County residents at this time.**

**We do not offer private classes for groups.**