Welcome to Safe Kids                           

The Problem: Accidental childhood injury

Accidental injury is the number one cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. Also, each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury.    
                                                                                                                                  

                    
Is your child properly secured while in the car?

Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley is one of more than 300 grassroots coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. We know our efforts are needed because as many as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.

Events

Harrisonburg City Council recently passed a new ordinance stating that every child 14 years and younger must wear a helmet while riding a bike on Harrisonburg City streets.

Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley is pleased to announce that the Virginia legislature recently passed a bill that would require children under age 8 to use an appropriate child safety seat when riding in a motor vehicle. more

Events coming up in 2008 -- more

Pictures-
Click here to visit pictures from our safety events.

Address

Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley
101 N. Main Street 3rd Floor
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Phone: 540-433-4438
Fax: 540-564-7054
E-mail: ccook@rhcc.com  or creeves@rhcc.com or wandaw@ci.harrisonburg.va.us