Safe Kids Springfield has been serving the families in Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties in Missouri for over 20 years and is led by Mercy Hospital’s Injury Prevention Center.
Accidental injury is the number one cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. Our mission is to prevent accidental injuries to children through education, research, advocacy, environmental improvements, safety device distribution and public awareness programs. Safe Kids Springfield is one of more than 400 grassroots coalitions in the United States that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate families and communities about safety and injury prevention.
Did you know that 9 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly. Is yours one of them? Call 417-820-7233 for Tuesday or Thursday appointments.
ATVs are popular among youth and adults for recreation. They are fun to ride, but they can also be dangerous if the rider doesn’t operate the ATV safely.
Safe Kids Resource List (click here)
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