Dallas Red Cross Selected as Expansion Site for New Babysitting Training Program.Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 "KidCare" Classes for Children Left in Charge of Home After School Today the Dallas Area Chapter of the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. was officially named one of three expansion sites for "KidCare", a new babysitting-training program for latchkey kids Latchkey kid or Latchkey child refers to a child who returns from school to an empty home because his or her parents are away at work, or a child who is often left at home with little or no parental supervision. . The announcement was made this afternoon at the annual meeting of the Greater Minneapolis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Minneapolis Red Cross recently piloted "KidCare" with a $25,000 grant from the Best Buy Children's Foundation. The success of "KidCare" in Minneapolis led to an additional Best Buy Children's Foundation grant of $75,000 to expand the program into three other communities. In addition to Dallas, Red Cross chapters in St. Louis, Mo. and Portland, Maine Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a 2004 population of 63,882. Portland is Maine's cultural, social and economic capital. Tourists are drawn to Portland's historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor, which is at the mouth of the Fore River and part each will receive $25,000 from the Best Buy Children's Foundation for "KidCare". About "KidCare" With the exception of time spent in an automobile, children are most at risk for injury and death when they are at home with no adult supervision. With affordable childcare out of reach for many families in low-income areas, older children are often responsible for younger siblings siblings npl (formal) → frères et sœurs mpl (de mêmes parents) in the hours between the end of a school day and the time a parent returns from work. The Minneapolis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross created "KidCare" in response to the safety risks facing these latchkey children. "KidCare", which is nationally-certified by the Red Cross, teaches children ages 11 and older the basic skills of child care, including proper feeding, diaper changing, first aid and emergency response. "Best Buy is extremely pleased to help this important program reach even more children," said Best Buy Community Relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. Director Joy Peterson. "The Best Buy Children's Foundation exists to work with organizations like the Red Cross in support of innovative projects that can improve the lives of young people " "Tens of thousands of children in the City of Dallas go home to an empty house each day after school," said Susan Brokaw, director of youth services at Dallas Area Red Cross. "Through this program, and the generosity of the Best Buy Children's Foundation, the Red Cross can give these kids valuable life skills and increased self-esteem while creating a safer home and community." About American Red Cross Dallas Area Chapter The Dallas Area Red Cross was the first American First American may refer to:
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About Best Buy Children's Foundation The Best Buy Children's Foundation (BBCF BBCF Bowl Bound College Football (college football sports management game) ) has been helping to improve the quality of life for school-aged children since 1994. To date, the BBCF has awarded more than $3 million in grants to innovative nonprofit youth programs that promote personal achievement through education, mentor relationships, and the development of leadership and other life skills. About Best Buy Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BBY BBY Best Buy (stock symbol) BBY Before Battle of Yavin (Star Wars) BBY BeBeyond (Chinese online community) ) is the nation's number one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. The Company reaches consumers nationwide through its more than 350 retail stores located in 40 states and online at www.BestBuy.com. |
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