Foster and Adoptive Parenting

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Session 6

Unit Four: Environmental Health and Safety

Laws for Car Seats and Helmets

Maine law requires that a child weighing less than 40 pounds and who is less than 4-years-old must ride in a child safety seat.
	Children who weigh at least 40 pounds but are less than 80 pounds and who are less than 8-years-old must be secured in a safety system (Booster Seat, EZ-On Harness/Vest).

Children who are less than 12-years-old and who weigh less than 100 pounds must be properly secured in the back seat of the vehicle, if possible.

Maine law requires that children ages 14 and younger must wear motorcycle helmets when riding on or operating vehicles. The law requires children ages 15 and younger to wear helmets when riding bicycles.

Refer participants to your Resource Guide for additional information.

Coming in Session 7:

We will be joined in Session 7 by a panel of foster and adoptive parents. You will have an opportunity to hear personal experiences and to ask questions on anything ranging from referrals to preventing abuse allegations.

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