Safety

Preventable injury is the No. 1 cause of death among children age 19 and younger in the U.S. Each year, 1 in 4 children need medical attention for an unintentional injury. However, as much as 90 percent of unintentional injuries can be prevented (Safe Kids Fox Valley, 2016).

Sleep

• What Does Safe Sleep Look Like?

English PDF

Spandish PDF

Car Seats

• If you need help locating/purchasing a carseat call 232-3000 to talk with a member of our Family Child Health Team.
• Car seat fitting appointments are not available at this time due to COVID-19 physcial distancing guidelines for our staff and community. 
• DMV: How to install a child safety seat
• Child Passenger Safety - NHTSA
• Ultimate Care Seat Guide from Safe Kids Worldwide

Home Safety

• Safe Kids USA
• Medication Disposal
• Sharps Disposal
• Environmental Safety (e.g., radon, lead, mold)
• State Farm Safety Learning Center
• Poison Center
• Up and Away - (Spanish link)
• Lethal Means Brochure - Protect your home (firearms, medicine, etc)

Emergencies

• Family Resources: alert systems, kits, plans

General Resources

• Teen Driving Safety
• Sexual Health
• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Resources