SafeCare
A Tasmanian based program targeted at improving health care, home safety and parenting skills
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What is SafeCare?
SafeCare is targeted at improving health care, home safety and parenting skills. It is a structured, evidence-based program for parents and carers from all walks of life and backgrounds.
SafeCare aims to strengthen family relationships and improve the health and safety of children.
Who is SafeCare for?
SafeCare is a program for parents of children 0-5 years. It is delivered by certified providers and coaches who will come to your home over the course of 18 to 20 sessions.
During these sessions, we can discuss:
- how your family interacts with each other
- home safety and
- child health.
What do I get as a participant?
Our program helps parents to manage stress and other challenging feelings, foster healthy self-esteem and respond to your children in sensitive, supportive and effective ways.
The program’s format is based on social learning theory, focused on learning in a social context using behavioural principles with parents.
You will learn:
- how to manage your child’s difficult behaviours
- ways to increase positive time with your child
- how to make your home safer
- how to keep your child healthy and reduce risk of illness and injury.
How effective is the program?
The program has been successful in improving the safety and wellbeing of children.
It has been extensively studied over the last 40 years with a body of research supporting its effectiveness.
How do I access the SafeCare program?
Parents, families or referrers can contact Baptcare and speak to one of our SafeCare team. We will discuss the program with you and see whether this is suited to your needs.
To start the conversation about SafeCare, you can:
- Call Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123
- Call Baptcare in Northern Tasmania: 6323 6700
- Call Baptcare in Southern Tasmania: 6283 5700
