CCA and partners award 9 West Valley families pool fences
As temperatures climb and families across Arizona head outdoors and into backyard pools, one Valley organization is working to ensure water fun does not turn tragic. Child Crisis Arizona, in partnership with SRP, State Farm, and local firefighter charities, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 5th Annual Pool Fence Safety Program, awarding nine West Valley families free pool fences to help protect young children from drowning and near-drowning incidents.
“In the span of two weeks, these life-saving barriers are finding their place in family backyards across Laveen, Peoria, Tolleson, El Mirage, Buckeye, Litchfield Park and Avondale, providing an added layer of safety and peace of mind,” said Caitlin Sageng, vice president of program operation at Child Crisis Arizona. “This year’s recipients include households where grandparents serve as primary caregivers, single-parent homes, and families navigating the adoption process, all united by a shared need for added protection around water.”
Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and continues to rank among the top five causes of death for children ages 5 to 9. In response to this urgent and ongoing need, Child Crisis Arizona partnered with SRP to create the Pool Fence Safety Program five years ago with a simple but powerful mission: to equip vulnerable families with the protection they deserve, free of charge.
