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Children Home Alone

• At What Age Can a Child Legally be Left Alone? (U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services)
• Home Alone (National Network for Child Care)
• Home Alone Children (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
• Is Your Family Ready for Self Care? (UW Extension)
  Checklists and general tips for families and children who stay home alone.
• Kids Home Alone (City of Madison Fire Department)
  Guide to help you determine if your child is ready to be home alone.
• Protecting Your Kids When They're Home Alone (National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies)
  Information on self-care options, establishing house rules & routines and safety tips.

Last Updated: October 17, 2012 | Up to Top