Car Seat Safety Program
The child restraint/car seat safety installation training program is offered FREE to everyone.
If you or anyone you know is expecting a child or would like to have a current car seat/booster seat installation checked, call our office for more details.
Classes and installation are available by appointment.
What you will learn:
- Best practice recommendations and how to properly install a car seat.
- When it is safe to have your child front/forward facing in their car seat.
- When is it safe to not use a booster seat.
- Best practice of harness placing on a child’s body.
- Caregiver car seat installation practice.
What you will receive:
- Brochures and pamphlet on best practices and laws
- 1 free 3-IN-1 Graco SlimFit car seat
Upon completion of the program, you receive a free car seat (free car seat is only available to 1 parent, foster parent, or legal guardian) and MUST be an Ohio County Resident. This program is not income based and for everyone wanting to take it.
QUESTIONS
- Is your child 4 to 7 years old and not in a booster seat with a harness?
- Is your child 8 to 12 years old and not fitting in the vehicle seat and seat belt of your car properly? (seat belt on neck, feet not touching the floor, lap belt too high on the stomach)
- Are you having trouble obtaining a booster seat or one that fits properly?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, please call us today.
Ohio County Health Department
117 6th St, Rising Sun, IN 47040
812-438-2551
Call today to schedule an appointment
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians: Aimee Graves & Penny Koons