Water Safety Program

The drowning rate for Arizona children ages one to four years old is nearly double the national average. Effective supervision and proper use of safety devices dramatically reduces drowning risk.

The water safety program supports families by promoting a better understanding of developmental norms for children. Through educational workshops, materials and messaging, parents learn to manage stress, minimize distractions and respond to emergencies. A leader in the state for the issue, the water safety program also engages in ongoing research.

Water Safety for Teens (PDF)
Seguridad de los Adolescentes en el Agua (PDF)

Request a Toyota Water Safety Kit

Thanks to the support of Valley Toyota Dealers, these free water safety kits help parents reduce risk for toddlers, with tips to reduce parent stress and distractions at the pool area. Kits include a bag, a towel, a “Pool Boss” card and infographics.

Toyota Emergency Preparedness (PDF)
Toyota Life Jackets (PDF)

To request a kit, contact us at 602-933-1712 or tisaacson@phoenixchildrens.com.

Request a Playing it Safe Workshop

Thanks to our partnership with SRP, “Playing it Safe” workshops help parents and caregivers of children ages five and under reduce stress at the pool with a custom water safety plan. Free workshops are one hour in length.

SRP Pool Parties (PDF)
SRP Life Jackets (PDF)

Playing it Safe Promotion (PDF)
Playing it Safe Workshop Information (PDF)

To request a class, contact us at 602-933-1712 or tisaacson@phoenixchildrens.com.

Request Purple Ribbons for August

August is a high risk time for child drownings, that’s why Phoenix Children’s coordinates a statewide purple ribbon campaign to reduce risk.  

To join the effort to #BeH2OAware:

• Wear a purple awareness ribbon. Pick one up at any of the following locations:
  • Phoenix Children’s Main Campus
  • East Valley Specialty Care Center
  • Mercy Gilbert Pediatric Inpatient Unit
  • Scottsdale Specialty Care Center
  • Northwest Valley Specialty Care Center
  • Southwest Valley Specialty Care Center
• Donate to Leslie’s Pool Supplies water safety campaign this August, here.
• Take a CPR Awareness Training class. For information, visit: www.srpnet.com/safety/home/water.aspx.
• Check out and share social media messaging, like our video with a very special family story. Watch the video on the Hospital's Facebook page.