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The Safest States To Raise Kids- Part Two

Here is rest of the top 10 along with a listing of how the rest of the states ranked. #(7) Maine Has the second lowest violent crime rate in the US, has one of the strongest booster seat laws in the country. #(8) Pennsylvania Has excellent emergency care for kids, the highest number of state troopers allowed by law, has the fewest registered sex offenders per capita of any state, makes it illegal to leave a child under the age of six alone for even a few minutes. #(9) New Hampshire Has a special unit that addresses child abuse, has … Continue reading →

Safest States To Raise Kids

If you have kids and are considering making a move but don’t know where you want to settle down, you might want to consider one of the top 10 safest places to raise kids. In the November 2006 issue of Child, a special report outlines the top ten states, along with some of the reasons why they are considered safe for kids. Here’s some highlights from the report. #(1) Rhode Island Improved the safety of playgrounds, minimized transportation-related deaths for children under the age of 18, first state to require kids wear helmets when riding scooters. #(2) Connecticut Each school … Continue reading →