Children's Safety is Our Business
Preventing Accidental Injury
Accidental injury remains the leading cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. It is estimated that 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented by following recommended guidelines such as:
- wearing a helmet while participating in wheeled sport activities
- supervising children in and around water
- making sure young children do not cross the street alone
- making sure athletes of all ages drink enough water to prevent dehydration
- ensuring children are properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system or seat belt while riding in a vehicle
Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead's mission is to reduce and prevent accidental injuries to children by creating and supporting child safe communities through educating families and children, providing safety devices, and advocating for public policy change.
Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead provides leadership to the community, identifies and targets injury problems, plans and implements strategies to address problems, calls attention to problems through medica and public awareness activities, provides education programs for families and children, and distributes life-saving devices to families and children. Kohls department store is the corporate sponsor for Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead.
Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead consists of health care providers, law enforcement, public health, and other private and public organizations committed to preventing accidental injuries in children ages birth to 14 years old. We are part of Safe Kids Worldwide, made up of more than 450 coalitions in 16 countries. We work to keep the children of Cass (ND) and Clay (MN) Counties safe by focusing on the following areas of injury prevention:
- Child Passenger/Motor Vehicle Safety
- Wheeled Sports (bike, scooter, in-line skating, skateboarding)
- Playground Safety
- Infant Equipment
- Home Safety
- Fall Prevention
- Fire and Burn Prevention
- Water Safety
Community Safety Events
Need education credits? Looking for a speaker for a staff/parent meeting? Want to teach the children at your child care or school the importance of using booster seats? Looking to conduct a bike rodeo? Contact Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead at (701) 234-7233 to schedule a workshop/event at your location.
Become a Safe Kids Coalition Member
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Other Links
Want to learn more about how to keep your kids safe? Here are some web sites we recommend you look at: