Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Haiti
Becoming a foster family in Haiti means opening your home to a child who cannot safely remain with their own family. Families are identified, prepared and monitored by the Institut du Bien-être Social et de Recherches (IBESR). Holding current first-aid and CPR training is commonly expected as part of being ready to care for a child.
The first-aid requirement
In Haiti, the foster-family programme is led by the IBESR, which identifies families, trains them on children's needs and follows up before and after a placement. While the published rules focus on the home assessment and the family's suitability, a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to common emergencies — injuries, choking, an unresponsive child — including CPR for children and infants.
Where required, the certificate is recognized by the IBESR and kept current through periodic renewal. It is one part of caregiver readiness that is in addition to — never a replacement for — the home assessment, background checks and the demonstrated ability to care for a child.
How to meet it
A recognized, up-to-date first-aid and CPR certificate meets this requirement. It is in addition to the required training or assessment, and is renewed periodically.
Training aligned with the latest emergency-care standards
Our CPR, AED and first-aid training is developed in line with the most recent international guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and first aid.
We rigorously follow the recommendations of ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation), the international body responsible for the scientific evaluation and development of global resuscitation standards. These recommendations serve as a reference for health organizations, institutions and professional orders worldwide — and are updated as scientific and clinical evidence evolves.
Keep your skills current with confidence
Every intervention can make a difference. Keeping CPR and emergency-care skills current is both a professional requirement and a responsibility toward patients, colleagues and the public.
See the recognized first-aid courses in your regionReferences
- IBESR — Foster-family programme (Le Nouvelliste)
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
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