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	Latchkey Children http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/keykids.html
	A practical guide for parents who leave their children home alone after school. The topics discussed in this piece are alternatives to self-care, the importance of good parent-child communication, awareness of community services, suggestions for constructive activities for the child to do, and teaching the child responsibility.
	ATA Especially for Parents - Latch-Key Children http://www.teachers.ab.ca/resources/pamphlets/pguide06.html
	The Alberta Teachers Association provides this up-to-date site about latchkey children and the concerns that parents have. It offers some insight into the feelings that children in self-care experience as well as basic recommendations for parents to best prepare their children for the alone time. For parents seeking affirmation that their fears about leaving their child alone are valid, check out this site—it validates the anxiety that both parents and children have about the latchkey experience.
	Latchkey Children http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/police/latchkey.htm
	The National Crime Prevention Council and the City of Mesa, Arizona Police and Fire Departments present clear and thorough information about latchkey children, largely focused on safety issues. It provides tips for parents to address safety concerns with their children, to identify community resources, and to organize a family so that the latchkey situation works as best as possible. The second half of the site thoughtfully answers typical questions many parents have about leaving their children in self-care.
	Latchkey Children http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/npin/pnews/pnew597/pnew597e.html
	This article discusses a few community programs across the country specifically for latchkey children, and lists suggested rules for parents to use to ensure the safety of their children at home. Parents should also check other references for more comprehensive information.
	Latchkey Children http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/npin/pnews/pnew597/pnew597e.html
	Debbie Reese wrote this May 1997 Parent News article about latchkey children and the resources available for children in self-care. She notes the general lack of community support for these situations, but does provide parents with examples of different programs that exist, what services they provide, and how to contact them. It also includes the National Safety Institute guidelines for children at home alone—a basic, but useful tool for parents.