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1221 East Condit Street, Decatur, IL 62521
Provides baby/child car seat checks to make sure the car seats are in working order and installed correctly. Those who qualify may be receive a free car seat
505 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Provides educational materials, car seat checkups, and safety workshops that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
2101 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467
Services offered include:
- Emergency preparedness
- Health Promotion Education
- Preventative dental services
- Health Classes and Workshops (including Living Well With Chronic Disease, Diabetes Prevention Program, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention Training, and more)
- Public Health Nursing and Community Health Workers
- Medicaid Application Assistance
- Patient Navigation
- Family Support Services and Home Visitation
- Car Seat Fitting Stations (by appointment)
- Bike Safety Events and Helmet Fittings
- Medication Assistance
- Environmental Services
- Disease investigation of food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus
- Tobacco Cessation Programs (Beat the Pack or Freedom From Smoking, also local information sessions)
1408 East 10th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect and help install a child's car seat, at no cost, to make sure it is safe. Car seat checks are offered year-round, by appointment.
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Offers assistance in installing a child safety seat, by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
1621 South Frederick Avenue, Suite B, Oelwein, IA 50662
Offers certified Technicians on staff at each center to answer questions on proper installation and use of car seats.
100 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Free child safety seat inspections by Department members that are certified child seat technicians. All child seats must be installed by the parent or caregiver prior to arrival at the Crystal Lake Police Department. Seats will be inspected by technicians and corrections recommended. This is an educational service as opposed to an installation service.
1000 West Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129
Provides the following WIC services evaluation, education and support on nutrition and breast feeding for expectant and breastfeeding mothers, available both at the Public Health office and through home visits.
Also offers a child passenger safety program, including education on car seat installation and provision of a new car seat at no cost upon completion of the program.
106 North Jackson Street, Suite 103, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Provides lead testing and car seat safety.
520 East 10th Street, Superior, NE 68978
Child passenger safety checks and seats by appointment.
2620 West Faidley Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
Education on bicycle safety, car seat safety, burn and fire prevention, toy safety, playground safety, sports injury prevention, water safety, and distracted driving.
Child safety seat inspections are held the first Wed of each month, from 10 am-12 pm, at the fire station at 409 East Fonner Park Road in Grand Island (68801).
312 9th Street SW, Waverly, IA 50677
WHC has certified technicians who give free, hands-on child safety seat inspections and offer advice and guidelines. The goal of this program is to make sure children (one month to 12 years old) are in the right seat and riding safe.
3675 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Provides educational materials, car seat checkups, and safety workshops that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
2400 North Lincoln Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025
Car seat inspections and installation by appointment only. Car seats are available to income eligible individuals.
3307 Bill Schock Boulevard, PO Box 399, Falls City, NE 68355
Child passenger safety seats and public awareness of the laws. Inspection, guidance, and installation of car safety seats for infants and young children. Infant seats may be available based on need, small fee may apply.
100 North Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Offers services to promote optimal health and provide support for pregnant women, infants, and children with high-risk medical conditions by encouraging early prenatal care and making referrals to community and social services.
Family Case Management assists with understanding the importance of prenatal care, finding a doctor for prenatal care, understanding proper nutrition for both mother and child, understanding the stages of child development, learning parenting skills, recognizing the signs and symptoms of preterm labor, understanding the importance of well-child visits and immunizations, and connecting to additional resources.
Public Health Nurses and Case Managers provide services in the office or at home, offering information on prenatal needs, infant care, parenting, and household safety tips to protect infants and children. Additionally, guidance is available on child passenger safety, including selecting an appropriate car seat based on a child's height and weight, correct car seat installation, and ensuring proper child restraint in vehicles.
701 Olson Drive, Suite 101, Papillion, NE 68046
Car seat checks available by appointment.
Works to prevent unintentional injury to our community’s children.
Provides adult education classes, in home safety and child passenger safety. Also provides a variety of injury prevention education for ages 3-19. Public health educators are available to present safety information upon request.
Assists the residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in understanding and implementing strategies to prevent unintentional childhood injury.
3131 O Street, 27th & Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68510
Assists individuals to assume responsibility for their own health, through education and outreach services.
Responds to public information needs or issues related to health and safety. Works collaboratively with other community entities to formulate responses to issues impacting public health.
Major program areas include:
- CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM: Promotes activities that encourage healthy living, embrace health screenings for early detection of disease, and encourage self-management of existing diseases. Works to reduce chronic diseases among racial/ethnic minorities and other vulnerable residents. Activities include community education on topics like reducing childhood obesity, increasing physical activity and healthy eating habits, diabetes prevention or control, learning to manage chronic health problems, and colorectal cancer awareness.
- INJURY PREVENTION and SAFE KIDS: Coordinates activities directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Print material, videos, and presentations are available on bike and pedestrian safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and home safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Visit www.safekidslincoln.org for a schedule of events and call to make an appointment.
- TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL: Provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals.
201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820
Provides free car seat inspections, car seat installations, and education. Each appointment lasts approximately 30 minutes.
122 West 8th Street, Logan, IA 51546
Early education and family support program free to all families with children prenatal to kindergarten entry. Parent educators provide home visits, developmental screenings, and resource and referral for early childhood resources in Harrison County. GetTogether meetings offered 12 or more times a year.
Bright Beginnings program for Harrison County families prenatally and with children under the age of three.
Child passenger safety program provides seat checks and education regarding car seats.
Diaper Bank, "No Child Wet Behind", for Harrison County families only.
Book and toy lending library for registered child care providers and early elementary teachers.
901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Offers family-centered care and comprehensive obstetric services. Services include hospital delivery, childbirth education opportunities, lactation consulting (with possible home visits), car seat checks and other health and safety screening, as well as, cultural accommodations.
825 Centennial Drive, Chadron, NE 69337
Child safety seat inspections and education.
Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians are available in the hospital to inspect your newborn's infant seat for any recalls or defects and are also available to teach you how to properly install them.
Nebraska state law requires children up to age six to ride correctly secured in a federally approved child safety seat. This violation carries a $25 fine plus court costs and 1 point is assessed against the operator's driving record.
To see if a child is right for a booster see the 5-point booster test at www.carseat.org.
Hastings South Fire Department, 1145 South Hastings Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901
Child safety seat inspections provided free of charge, held at the Hastings South Fire Department. If a new seat is needed, they are sold at a reduced rate if the child receives Medicaid, Kids Connection, or WIC.
700 West Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, IL 60115
Offers several officers who are nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians and are available to assist citizens in answering any questions they may have, as well as making sure:
- It has not been recalled.
- It is correct for your child.
- It meets safety standards.
- The child passenger seat is installed correctly.
1204 East High Street, Davenport, IA 52803
Offers free Stop the Bleed/Hands Only CPR Classes, Child Car Safety Seat Checks, and BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes ($40). All classes offered one time per month.