A national new initiative aimed at Bez”H preventing child tragedies, with an initial focus on hot car deaths and drownings, is seeking an experienced National Coordinator to lead our Partnerships and Volunteer divisions.
The successful candidate will spearhead the dissemination of prevention plans, practical tips and solutions, and innovative safety measures. They will be responsible for developing partnerships with mission-aligned and national organizations to help us catalyze the centralization of safety protocols, as well as coordinate grassroots volunteer efforts across communities.
In partnership with numerous organizations including many Hatzalah branches, Team Protect is a collective movement born from love, loss, and an unwavering commitment to our most vulnerable. Together, with G-d’s help, we’re creating a future where parents are aware of the multi-layered safety approaches that are needed in potentially dangerous situations.
1. Cutting-Edge Technology to Prevent Hot Car Deaths and Drownings: We’re distributing life-saving devices and working with manufacturers to implement sensor technology in vehicles and pools that will alert caregivers if a child is left behind or submerged in water.
2. Life-Saving Educational Campaigns: We are launching nationwide educational initiatives to empower parents and caregivers with safety practices, creating new habits and routines that protect children in everyday life.
3. Legislative Advocacy for Safer Communities: We’re working with lawmakers to mandate safety features in vehicles and pools, pushing for regulations that will save lives and create safer environments for children.
4. Building a Coalition for Child Safety: By partnering with organizations like Hatzalah and KidsAndCars.org, we’re uniting communities to work together on a unified approach to child safety, leveraging resources and standardizing best practices.
5. Compassionate Grief Support for Families and Communities: We’re developing a grief support network to help families who have suffered tragic losses, offering counseling, support groups, and resources for healing and community support.
To apply or refer someone, please email [email protected]
Other ways to help:
● Share Your Story: Personal stories of close calls and lives lost remind us how easily these tragedies can happen to anyone. Your story or voice (which can remain anonymous) can help raise awareness and make a difference.
● Partner with Us: Organizations, we need your help to implement safety protocols, distribute life-saving devices, and educate communities.
● Donate: Your contribution will directly fund the distribution of safety devices, awareness campaigns, and legislative advocacy to protect children.
● Join Our Team: Whether you have expertise in advocacy, fundraising, or community outreach, we need passionate individuals to help prevent these tragedies. We are also actively recruiting team members for marketing, fundraising, and more!
To get involved, learn more, and donate, email [email protected] or visit teamprotect.org.
Together, we can act now to save precious lives, Bez”H
Some of our partners: KidsAndCars, Hatzoloh Toronto, Hatzalah of Union County,
Flatbush Hatzolah, Hatzoloh LA, Hatzolah of Central Jersey, Hatzolah of Montreal Surrounding Areas, For The Babies, Hatzalah South Florida, and more.
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TLS welcomes your letters by submitting them to [email protected]
MKY!! Thank you for undertaking this! It should be a tremendous zechus!
I’m aware of a family that left a child accidently, for 1/2 hour. Luckily it was a colder day, and the car remained at the regular temperature, so nothing happened at all. But the scare was enough. Although it is many years; to this day, they try not to miss saying Hodu in Psukei Dzimrah to thank Hashem for this miracle.
This is an important project. Much Hatzlacha!
Babysitters and morahs should call the parents if the baby doesn’t show up within 1/2 hour of starting time and they should make it a policy that parents must call if they aren’t planning on sending or dropping off late.