Prom night can be an exciting event for teens, but it can come with risks. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for links to how to celebrate it safely.

Many different federal agencies offer safety websites especially for kids. Kids can learn about why it is important to wear a helmet, what to do during a fire or natural disaster, how to safely use the Internet and more.

Please visit the following resources:

• FBI Kids: Safety Tips - Safety tips about the Internet, talking to strangers, and guns from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Kidd Safety - This web page from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) features the character Kidd Safety and his friends and is geared to prevent injuries to children associated with consumer products.
• FireSafety.gov for Kids - A web page sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CPSC and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) that teaches kids about home fire safety, smoke alarms, and escaping from fire.
• Bam.gov - Your Safety - Bam.gov, the CDC's website specifically for kids, offers tips on how to stay safe while playing sports, riding bikes and skateboards, swimming in pools and more.
• GirlsHealth.gov - How to be Safety Savvy - GirlsHealth.gov offers tips on how to stay safe at home, at school, at parties, on the Internet and more.
• FEMA for Kids - This web page from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters, prevent disaster damage and learn what causes disasters. Kids can also play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.
• Prom night can be an exciting event for teens, but it does come with risks. CDC offers information about prom health and safety tips on their website, as well as safe driving to and from prom. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also offers information on their website about underage drinking during prom, graduation and senior beach week.

For a list of additional websites just for kids, visit Kids.gov. This website includes specialized safety information for kids in grades K-5 and grades 6-8.

Kids.gov also offers links to each state/territory web page for kids, where kids can learn about their state and view additional safety information offered by their state. You may wish to view state/territory web pages for grades K-5 or state/territory web pages for grades 6-8.

For a list of websites for teens, please visit the Teen Resources web page on USA.gov. There you will find information and services for teens on a number of different topics, including health and safety.

Information for Parents:

• Parents may wish to visit the CDC's Protect the Ones You Love initiative web page, which provides information on the steps parents can take to keep kids safe.
• Safe and Healthy Kids is a publication from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) that offers a wealth of information on how to keep your kids safe from choking hazards, infections, dental problems and more.

Health Observances:

• February 1-5, 2010, was National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. For information on teen dating violence, please visit the Choose Respect website. Information on youth violence is available on CDC's website.
• October 18-24, 2009, was National Character Counts Week, a week designated to help instill strong values in American youth and encourage all Americans to develop good character, avoid risky behavior and achieve success.

By USA.gov team