The Safe Kids Metro KC program works with community partners to prevent accidental injury and death to children 14 and under by educating adults and children, creating safe environments, conducting research and advocating for effective laws.
- Monthly child safety seat checks and installations
(called Safe Kids Buckle Up).
- Community education and outreach.
- 32-hour National Standardized Child Passenger Safety trainings developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Participation in all course activities, successful performance on tests and evaluation of hands-on skills is required for national certification.
- Teaching children (and parents) to be aware of risks in patterns of walking and areas of unsafe structures, sidewalks and roadways. Pedestrian safety activities build up to Safe Kids Walk This Way celebrations during International Walk to School Week in October.
- Providing safety education about childproofing a home, which helps prevent falls, cuts, fires, burns and other household injuries to all members of the family.
- Teaching about bike safety as well as proper helmet protection—offered through trainings developed by the Mid America Regional Council with support from Safe Kids Metro KC.
- Legislative initiatives regarding state child passenger safety laws.
Buckle Up Events
DROP-SIDE CRIB RECALL. Click here for a news release from the CPSC 11/25/09.