Safe Kids Yuma County

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Our Mission

The Mission of Yuma County Safe Kids is to improve the well being of the community in the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries and fatalities— the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.

 
Becoming a Member

Membership is free and anyone who has an interest in child safety can attend. We are looking for a diverse group of individuals from the community that are looking for a unique opportunity.

Through this coalition you will get a chance to meet people from all over the community, take advantage of oppurtunities and trainings that may become available, and serve on the executive board.

Listed below are sub-committees that are available, and new areas of prevention are always welcomed:

    • Motor Vehicle Occupant (Car Seat K.I.S.S. -Kids In Safety Seats program)
    • Water Safety
    • Bicycle Safety
    • Poison and Choking Prevention and Toy Safety 
    • Falls
    • Burns (scald, fire and electrical) includes smoke detector program and fire prevetion
    • Pedestrian (includes Walk Your Child to School program)
    • Playground, Sports & Recreation Safety
    • Firearms

 

 

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Get a better understanding of what Safe Kids is by clicking on the logo to the left. There are links to safety information, fact sheets, statistics, coloring pages for kids, and other great materials to help educate your families on how to stay safe!
 
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