Safety tips and programs overview
As the lead agency for Safe Kids Central California, Valley Children’s is a regional leader in advocating for and supporting pediatric injury prevention efforts. We provide educational programming to reduce the burden of unintentional injury on our communities. Our primary prevention areas are child passenger safety, drowning prevention, falls/sports injuries, burn prevention, safe infant sleep, safe teen driving and medication safety.
For information on Valley Children’s Injury Prevention or Safe Kids Central California, contact the Trauma program at 559-353-6204.
Car seat and child passenger safety
As a busy parent, transporting your children is an essential part of daily life. Ensuring that your child has a durable and secure car seat is vital to their safety. However, simply having a car seat (or infant carrier) is not enough. Car seats and seat belts must be used correctly to provide the best protection. Learn more about car seat check-ups, registering your car seat, and get informed about recalls.
About car seat safetyInjury Prevention Program
Sadly, injury is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. Valley Children’s Injury Prevention Program provides injury prevention education throughout Central California, helping keep kids safe.
Learn moreSafer sleep for your baby
Explore information and video resources about how to create a safer sleep environment for your baby.
Learn moreWater safety
Valley Children’s Water Safety Program raises awareness and provides regional educational opportunities and community outreach on water safety and drowning prevention.
Learn moreMayDay! health and safety fair
This exciting annual event, held each May at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, gathers area elementary schools for a fun day of activities and education about injury prevention, covering topics like sun safety, water safety, kitchen safety, and more.
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