The Health Department is the lead agency for the Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition.  This Coalition is affiliated with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the first and only national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury -- the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.  There are more than 300 SAFE KIDS coalitions and chapters in the United States and around the world.  The Johnson County SAFE KIDS coalition is comprised of agencies, organizations, and businesses within Johnson County who work to prevent unintentional injury in children.  The objectives of the Johnson County SAFE KIDS coalition include:

• Educating the public about preventing childhood injury.
• Promoting ongoing awareness of injury prevention issues through the local media.
• Organizing activities highlighting various injury prevention strategies such as:
• Child Passenger Safety Seats Check-Up Events.  Trained child safety seat technicians adjust/install car seats properly while teaching parents/caregivers the basics about how to install a car seat at home.  Please call (913) 477-8312 for more information about the next Child Passenger Safety Seat Check-Up Event.
• Bike Rallys/Bike Helmet Fitting Demonstrations.  Activities that promote wearing helmets and wearing them correctly, as well as learning the safety rules of the road.
• Home Safety - Information and events on topics such as: choking, poisoning, water and fire safety.
• Sports Safety - Information and education on participating in sports injury free.
• Celebrate National SAFE KIDS week in May with events, activities and information on preventing unintentional childhood injury.

The Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition is open to any and all organizations and/or individuals in the Metro area.  Please Join Us!!!  For more information about SAFE KIDS events and meetings, contact Katie Schatte at 913-477-8312.

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