Safe Kids Kalamazoo County is one of more than 300 grassroots coalitions in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. As southwest Michigan's leader in children's health, Bronson is proud to take a leading role in Safe Kids Kalamazoo County.
The goal is to prevent accidental childhood injuries, the leading killer of children under the age of 14, by:
- Raising community awareness
- Participating in school and community events
- Providing education programs
- Initiating public policy changes
- Monitoring product safety
Safe Kids Kalamazoo County partners with other community organizations and individuals to help prevent injuries through several efforts, including:
- Bicycle and Wheels Safety
- Burn/Fire Prevention
- Child Passenger Prevention
- Home Safety
- Pedestrian Safety
- Poison Prevention
- Water Safety
Kohl's Department Stores, through the Kohl's Health for Kids program, is a proud partner of Safe Kids Kalamazoo County.
Upcoming Car Seat Safety Checks
Flesher Field
3664 South 9th St., Oshtemo
Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christian Life Center
1225 W. Paterson, Kalamazoo
Thursday, September 23, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety
150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo
2nd Tuesday of each month, Noon to 4 p.m.
By appointment only, (269) 337-8142
Portage Fire Department - Station #1
7830 Shaver Road, Portage
1st Wednesday of each month, Noon to 4 p.m.
By appointment only, (269) 329-4487
Oshtemo Fire Department - Station #2
3500 S. 6th Street, Kalamazoo
3rd Friday of each month, 1 to 5 p.m.
By appointment only, (269) 375-0487 or (269) 375-4260
You can help create injury-free environments and raise awareness of the importance of injury prevention in our community. For more information, call Safe Kids Kalamazoo County at (269) 341-8830 or visit safekidskalamazoo.org. Visit safekids.org to find out more about the Safe Kids Worldwide campaign.
