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Safe Kids

 

The mission of the Jasper/Newton County SAFE KIDS Coalition is to reduce the number of childhood injuries through injury prevention, educational programs, public awareness campaigns, safety product distribution, media outreach, and local injury data collection.

For more information, visit www.safekids.org

Safe Kids area events include:
•Tween Passenger Safety
•Car Seat Checks
•In and Around Car Safety
•International Walk to School Day
•Bike Rodeos
•Fire Safety
•Pedestrian and Bike Safety


Did you know that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly?

Have your car seat checked by a certified car seat technician to ensure that it is installed correctly.

The next check is on February 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Click here or check our calendar of events to view upcoming car seat check dates, or call 417-782-9899 to schedule an appointment.

Safe Kids Bicycle Helmet Saves Tornado Victim's Life

Safe Kids Coordinator Kevin Theilen presents elementary school student Augie Ward with a new bicycle helmet.  Augie's helmet was damaged during the May 22nd tornado.  Click here to read Augie's story, featured in The Joplin Globe.

"Be the Back Seat Boss" School Assemblies

Jasper/Newton County Safe Kids also offers "Be the Back Seat Boss" school assemblies, specifically designed for "tweens" between the ages of 8 and 12.  The fun and interactive assembly, which lasts 30 minutes, instructs students to sit in the back seat, away from the airbag, and includes an airbag and seat belt education piece.  To reinforce the message, the assembly concludes with students joining in to perform the "Be the Back Seat Boss" beat box rap.

To schedule an assembly for your school, contact Jo Sitton at 417-782-9899.

Click on the link below to watch a "Be the Back Seat Boss" video!