ISU Extension and Outreach Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital are partnering to host a Babysitter Workshop on June 1^st from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Youth attending the workshop will engage in hands-on activities and learn about what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent and safe babysitter. Participants will be trained in child development, safety and first aid, food and nutrition, functional play and teaching toys. Training will also include the business of babysitting and help teens develop the confidence needed to handle situations that can occur while caring for children.

Participants will receive a babysitting manual prepared by 4-H and Army Child and Youth Services. The Babysitter Workshop gives youth researched-based information presented by qualified professionals in the area of child development, safety and health care. Presenters representing Iowa State University Extension and Montgomery County Memorial Hospital share their knowledge through presentations, hands-on activities and role-plays.

The workshop is open to all youth who have completed 5^th grade and above. Pre-registration is required. The class is limited to 30 participants. Registration fee is $10 and includes lunch and supplies. Register forms are available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery or at the Extension office. Deadline to register is Friday, May 27^th.  Financial assistance is available upon request. Please contact the Extension office to obtain an application. Returned checks will be charged $20 plus banking fees, in addition to the amount of the check.

For more information, contact Chelsea Cousins, County Youth Coordinator, at 712-623-2592 or ccousins@iastate.edu.