Keeping Kids Safe, One Life Jacket at a Time

Every child deserves a safe experience in and around water. That’s why we provide free life jackets to Texas organizations that take non-swimmers to pools—because safety should never be optional. We also offer water safety training for summer camp staff and aquatic facilities, focusing on proven aquatic protocols that help prevent drownings and ensure children stay safer in and around water. Beyond direct support, we advocate for change. We work with Texas legislators to promote stronger water safety laws that protect every child, in every community. Together, we can prevent tragedies and build a culture of water safety in Texas.

UPCOMING WEBINAR TRAINING 

Water Safety Webinar: "Keeping Children in Summer Camps and Field Trips Safer in Pools”

JULY 16 2025  : 5:30pm 

Water Safety Webinar: “Keeping Children in Summer Camps and Field Trips Safer in Pools”

There are rules and regulations that summer camps and child care organizations must follow to aid in the safety of the children who visit your pools. This session will review Water Safety Regulations set by (HHSC)Health and Human Services Commission for childcare and summer camp field trips to aquatic facilities. This includes the review of HB59 -Cati’s Law and best practices to help you keep children safer in your swimming pools.

We request a $10.00 Registration Donation to Secure Your Spot.
All proceeds go to our Life Jacket Summer Program and training.

Live Like Cati will be providing a live, one and a half hour webinar “Keeping Children in Summer Camps and Field Trips Safer in Pools” Wednesday , July 16th 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)

Participants will receive 1.5 credit hour for completion of this webinar.

Register in Advance for this Webinar as SPACE IS LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS. If you have any questions in reference to the webinar or registration please email info@livelikecati.org.

Please understand that your registration donation are non-refundable.

NOTE: PLEASE LOOK FOR YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION. IF YOU CAN NOT FIND IT LOOK IN SPAM FOLDER. Thank you

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Live Like Cati is a qualified tax - exempt organization, as defined in
Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID # is : 84-4504599

A message from John and Kori, Cati’s Parents

As parents who are part of the drowning prevention community, our hearts are broken for the families affected by the recent catastrophic floods in Texas. We grieve for those who have lost loved ones, and for all who have been forced from their homes. In this time of crisis, we are deeply grateful for the first responders and everyday heroes who have stepped forward with courage and compassion. Each tragic story reopens the pain of losing our six year old daughter, Cati Delapeña, who drowned in 2019 while under the supervision of a summer camp in Texas.

After Cati’s passing, we founded Live Like Cati, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that the organizations we trust with our children prioritize water safety. Our mission is rooted in prevention – because no parent should have to endure the loss of a child to a preventable drowning.

Though the recent drownings were due to sudden, unexpected flooding, these events shed light on the need for greater preparedness and water safety in summer camps – particularly those near open water. We anticipate the investigations will lead to new safety standards, and we are committed to being part of the solution at the appropriate time.