Parent Resources

Georgia Car Seat and Helmet Laws: https://www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/safety-laws.php 

Home Alone Guidelines

According to the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services,

•    Children 8 years and younger should never be left alone, even for short periods of time.

•    Children between the ages of 9 and 12, based on level of maturity, can be left home alone for brief periods of time (2 hours).

•    Children 13 and older can generally by left as babysitters, with the exception of children in foster care. It is not recommended, however, that 13 year olds baby sit infants, small children and children that requires special attention due to medical conditions. Children of this age may be left alone and may perform the role of a babysitter, as authorized by the parent, for up to 12 hours.

•    Children 15 and older can be left home alone overnight, depending upon the level of maturity of the child.

Online digital safety information for parents:  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/