Trusted help, all in one place.
We point you to the experts: pediatricians, public health agencies and fellow drowning prevention organizations whose work we trust.
Water safety basics
CDC: Drowning Prevention
Data, risk factors and prevention tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HealthyChildren.org: Water Safety (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Pediatrician-backed advice for keeping young children safe around water at every age.
Pool Safely (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Pool and spa safety steps, drain safety, and the annual national submersion report.
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
The national alliance of drowning prevention groups: facts, toolkits and the layers of protection.
CPR & first aid
American Red Cross: Find a CPR class
In-person and blended CPR/First Aid classes, including infant and child CPR.
American Heart Association: CPR & First Aid
Find a CPR course near you or learn Hands-Only CPR.
Swim lessons & water competency
Infant Swimming Resource (ISR): find an instructor
Self-rescue lessons for babies and toddlers, one-on-one with a certified instructor. Search by ZIP code for a certified ISR instructor near you. (Our dad is one!)
USA Swimming Foundation
Learn-to-swim grants and a directory of lesson providers.
American Red Cross: Water Safety
Water competency skills and tips for pools, lakes and beaches.
Water Watcher tags & kids’ education
Colin’s Hope
Water Watcher cards and badges, caregiver training and water safety education.
Josh the Otter
A picture book, song, app and pledge that teach young children to stay away from water without an adult.
Stop Drowning Now
Free, research-based lessons and printables for parents and educators.
The ZAC Foundation
ZAC Camps and water safety education for kids and families.
Life jackets & open water
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety: Life Jackets
How to choose a Coast Guard-approved life jacket that fits.
For survivors & families
Project One Cause
Support for families after a nonfatal drowning, including parent mentors, financial help and a recovery resources guide.
Brain Injury Association of America
Information, a national helpline, and state affiliates for families living with brain injury.
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania resources, support groups and advocacy for brain injury survivors and families.
Pennsylvania Early Intervention (CONNECT Helpline)
Free developmental support for infants and toddlers. Call CONNECT at 1-800-692-7288 to get started.
Family Voices
Family-to-family help with navigating health care and services for children with special health care needs.
Parent to Parent USA
Matches you with an experienced parent whose child has similar needs.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, if grief, guilt or stress feels like too much.
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