Community Health
Carrington Area Health & Community Services Guide
A comprehensive guide to health and community services available in the Carrington area. Printed copies are also available at our office — stop in today to get a copy!
Safe Sitter®
Classes offered through Safe Sitter®:
Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course
The Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course is designed to prepare students in grades 6–8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing activities.
- Upcoming Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Safe Sitter® Registration Paperwork (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Course Fee
A fee of $40.00 must be paid prior to the course.
Course Content
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Safety Skills
Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
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Child Care Skills
Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
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First Aid & Rescue Skills
Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. (CPR is a modular option that may be included.)
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Life & Business Skills
The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
Safe@Home
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a 90-minute program for students in grades 4–6 that prepares them for their first steps toward independence by teaching safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and how to respond to emergencies such as power failures, severe weather, injuries, and illnesses.
Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system for assessing and responding to common emergencies, helping them build confidence and stay safe when home alone.
Grandparents: Getting Started
Grandparents: Getting Started is a 3-hour course designed to prepare mature members of the community to become confident and capable caregivers for their grandchildren. Participants will learn the latest recommendations for safely caring for infants and children, managing appropriate age behaviors, and providing the best possible care.
The course also covers essential life-saving skills, including choking rescue, first aid, and injury management.
Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition
The Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition is a partnership of individuals and organizations working together to create a healthier community in which to work, live, and play. Our mission is to promote and support physical activities, prevention services, and community learning initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle for the people of Carrington, North Dakota and surrounding areas.
The Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) invites anyone in the community to attend the meetings and join us. All are welcome to help the Carrington area be a healthy and happy community!
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at noon at the Carrington City Library.
To help children participate in healthy activities, the Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition can provide some financial support.
Kids Experience – Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition
Kids Experience helps pay expenses for participation in local activities. Open for ages 5–18.
Expenses can include but are not limited to:
- Activity fees
- Uniforms
- Shoes
- Pool passes
- Many other activity costs
Apply online at healthycarrington.org or email healthycarrington@gmail.com.
Visit the website to download an application or stop by FCPH. Complete the application if you need financial assistance with equipment or activity fees. Requests are confidential.
Submit Your Application
Email the completed application to healthycarrington@gmail.com or mail to the address on the application.
Resources
- Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition
- The Kid Experience – Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition
NDSU Foster County Extension Office
NDSU Extension in Foster County provides local residents with easy access to the resources, research, and expertise of North Dakota State University. Through educational programs, publications, workshops, curriculum, and community events, NDSU Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to help individuals, families, farmers, and communities thrive.
From bringing the On the Move curriculum into local schools to offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, the Taking A Stepping On workshop, and numerous other educational curricula and learning opportunities, NDSU Extension provides practical information and skills that make a difference in the lives of Foster County residents. These programs reach people of all ages and cover a wide range of topics, including health and wellness, nutrition, caregiving, family life, youth development, agriculture, and community education.
Extension also supports local agriculture through Central Dakota Ag Day and various other educational events, connecting producers with current research, practical resources, and valuable information to strengthen their operations and support informed decision-making.
These are just a few examples of the many educational programs and opportunities available through Foster County Extension. NDSU Extension is committed to bringing research-based knowledge and learning opportunities directly to our community.
Services
NDSU Extension – Foster County offers the following services:
- Hay Bale Probe
- Soil Testing Probe
- Soil Sample Bags
- Forage Nitrate QuikTest
- Livestock Water Quality Test
- ND Farm Record Books
- Pressure Canner Tester
- Moisture Meter
- Infrared Thermometer
- Certified Seed Envelopes
- Soybean Cyst Nematode Testing Envelopes