Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Car Seat Assistance

Riley offers a program to help assist families who cannot afford car seats through a program called Automotive Safety Program. Parents should call 800-543-6227 to find a safety station near them and they take their child, car, and seat to the station along with proof that they are in immediate need (medicaid info, food stamps, etc.) and the safety officer will check the seat and child for proper fit to determine if they need a new seat and possibly provide one. For parents expecting children they are to be referred to the hospital at which they will deliver. Children must be present at safety stations for families to qualify. They also have wonderful resources on what to do if you child (safety seat included) is in an accident. Seats should be check to see if they should be replaced. Below is the website should you need it.

http://www.preventinjury.org/index.asp

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