Emergencies
What is the 3-digit phone number to call during an emergency?
9-1-1
What does CPS stand for?
Child Protection Services
True or False: I can call CPS if my caregiver won’t let me use electronics.
False. Not being able to use electronics is not a good reason to call CPS, especially if electronics are removed as a consequence.
How many points on the chore chart do you get for telling the truth when asked?
1 point
How long do you have to earn and cash in your points before the points reset?
2 weeks
Name 3 possible reasons to call 9-1-1.
There is a fire; Someone suddenly seems very sick or has passed out; Someone has a hard time breathing; You see a crime (like a break-in); Someone gets seriously hurt; You see a serious car accident.
When would somebody contact CPS?
When somebody suspects a child's safety is in danger due to abuse or neglect.
True or False: I can call CPS if my caregiver is making me go to school.
False: All children are expected to go to school and parents making kids go to school is not a reason to call CPS.
True or False: I should lie to avoid getting in trouble.
False. Usually lying leads to getting into even more trouble.
How many points do you get for keeping your room clean?
3 points
True or False: It's okay to call 9-1-1 for a joke or a prank call.
False: It is never okay to call 9-1-1 for a joke.
What is child abuse?
Child abuse is the intentional harm done to a child’s health and welfare.
True or False: I can call CPS if a grownup is physically hurting me (hitting, kicking, biting).
True. Being physically hurt by a grownup is an appropriate reason to contact CPS.
True or False: If I'm caught doing something I know I shouldn't be doing, it's better to lie.
False. If I'm caught doing something I know I should be doing, lying only makes it worse.
How many points do you get for doing your daily chore?
5 points
What are two phone numbers/people you could contact during an emergency?
9-1-1; ___________ (Caregivers/relatives/neighbors, etc)
What is child neglect?
Child neglect includes failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment, or supervision.
True or False: I can call CPS if I'm mad at a parent/caregiver about house rules.
False. Being angry about house rules is not a good reason to call CPS.
What are some negative consequences of lying?
Others might not believe me when I do tell the truth; I might get in trouble or have consequences; Hurt others' feelings
How many points do you need to earn movie night treats?
30 points
Where is a safe place I can go if there is an emergency and I have to leave the house?
(Any answer acceptable)
When is it not appropriate to call CPS?
It is not appropriate to call CPS for any other reason except when a child's health and safety is in danger.
True or False: I can call CPS if my parent is making me finish a chore or schoolwork before they feed me a snack/meal.
False. As long as I am getting regular meals every day, it is not appropriate to call CPS if I have to finish a chore or my schoolwork before being served a snack/meal.
Why is it important to tell the truth?
People will trust me more often; I will feel less guilty; I might have lesser consequences than if I lied; I get 1 point on the chore chart.
Which reward do you earn after cashing in 100 points?
30 minutes of bonus electronics time