Does anyone have a link to a website about California laws with leaving children home alone I have searched and can not find one.
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That would be because California has not passed a child safety law yet. Some states have established ages and lengths of time they can be left unsupervised but California is not one of them. It's up to the parents to make the best decision. Obviously the child should be responsible, knows what to do in an emergency situation, etc. Most authorities feel that 12-13 is an acceptable age to be left alone for several hours.
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"In the state of California there is no legal age stipulated however there are some guidelines to help you decide if your child is ready to be left alone." - California Child Abuse Prevention Council There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws. 12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm provides a state by state comparison with references. This site also provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work).
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