The Clinton County SAFE KIDS Chapter began in February 2000. Their mission is to reduce the number of preventable childhood deaths and injuries by uniting diverse groups and individuals to increase community awareness, participate in school and community events, provide educational programs, initiate public policy changes and monitor product safety.

The Clinton County SAFE KIDS Chapter is a collaborative effort between Clinton Memorial Hospital, Clinton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Mid-Michigan District Health Department, Clinton County Family Resource Center, law enforcement, service clubs, and other area human service agencies. Programs offered through the Clinton County SAFE KIDS Chapter are intended to better equip parents and other caregivers with the skills and educational tools necessary to help ensure that their children are riding in motor vehicles more safely, riding bicycles more safely and provide a healthier and safer environment in their homes for children.

The SAFE KIDS Chapter focuses on the following issues:

• car seat safety
• bike and pedestrian safety
• fire and burn prevention
• playground safety
• water safety
• poison prevention

Chapter members participate each year in car seat checks, bike rodeos, and health fairs as well as conduct presentations and provide safety information to the community. For more information about events or to schedule a presentation on safety, contact the SAFE KIDS Chapter at 989.227.3341.