Infants
Children aged 0–1
Swimming is joyful… we want to keep it safe too.
Water Safety Saves Lives
The ZAC Foundation works at every level—from teaching families proven water safety tips to shaping drowning prevention policy nationwide. This swim season, learn how to keep your kids safe around water and support the work happening in your community.
Water Safety
About Us
The ZAC Foundation was established to prepare children and families for a lifetime of water safety. Zachary’s memory is the inspiration for the Foundation’s mission and activities.
Who We Are
The organization works to strengthen pool safety legislation, public awareness, and funds advocacy, education, and programming focused on water safety and healthy communities.
Our Work
We work within communities nationwide to support the development of Drowning Prevention Plans, advise on water safety programs, and offer free ZAC Camps and swimming lessons to children.
Our Partners
The ZAC Foundation has partnered with educators, hospitals, national nonprofits, and aquatics clubs across the country to support the development of Drowning Prevention Plans, advance water safety programs in schools, fund free swim camps, and much more, all with the aim of saving lives.
“-Connie Harvey, Director of Centennial Initiatives for the American Red CrossOur collaboration with The ZAC Foundation has been very successful. Their support of the Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign and our Swim app has helped people across the country learn how to swim and know the importance of water safety.
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Recent News
Megan Ferraro Discusses Winter Water and Ice Safety on KYW Newsradio
In the News | 3-19-26Karen Cohn Discusses Winter Ice Safety on News 12 Connecticut
In the News | 2-24-26Megan Ferraro Discusses Winter Ice Safety on NBC Detroit
In the News | 2-20-26Recent Blogs
Autism and Water Safety: What Every Family Needs to Know
Blog | 4-29-26Summer Water Safety Checklist For The Beach And Pool
Blog | 4-13-26What To Do If You Fall Into Cold Water
Blog | 3-02-26
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