FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. — Teenagers in the Fort Novosel community will have an opportunity to earn babysitting certification and learn vital caregiving skills during an upcoming one-day training hosted by Child and Youth Services (CYS).
The Teen Babysitter’s Course will take place June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Youth Sports and Fitness Building, 8950 7th Ave. The course is open to youth ages 13 to 18 and costs $30.
The course will cover:
- American Red Cross CPR, AED and first aid training
- Home and fire safety training
- Basic childcare and feeding
- Diaper changing
- Basic child abuse prevention training
A valid CYS registration is required to attend. Only 10 spots are available, and participants must bring a snack and lunch. Youth must also submit parent-signed permission and release forms to be added to the CYS babysitter list. Completion of the course is required to receive certification.
The deadline to register is June 10. Registration can be completed at the School Age Center or Parent Central Services, located at Bldg. 2806, 7th Ave. For registration assistance, call 334-255-9108.
For additional information, contact Sasha LaForge, training and curriculum specialist, at 334-255-2245 or by email at [email protected].
The next course will be offered July 16 for those unable to attend in June.
The training is part of CYS’s ongoing effort to equip teens with essential skills and support safe, responsible youth employment.
