2026 Car Seat Check Appointments and Events - Safe Kids Greater South Haven

Safe Kids Greater South Haven hosts regular car seat inspection stations with nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs).

We are here to support you and your growing family.
A CPST can teach you how to install your car seat, how to safely harness your child, and help you decide when it’s time for the next step.

• If you are an expecting parent, we will walk you through installation and fitting for your future child in their car seat.
• These programs may offer free or low-cost car seats for eligible children of all ages.
• Children must be present with a vehicle to participate in the replacement car seat program.
• Pregnant parents must be at least 27 weeks to receive a car seat.

• The Bronson Birthplaces do not have car seats available for free after delivery. Please contact one of the programs below for support.

Schedule an appointment:

Call 269-639-2753 or email forpa@bronsonhg.org to request an appointment.

Location: Van Buren County **Location of appointments may vary depending on the weather. 
What to bring:  Child needing/using seat, primary vehicle, current car seat, any car seat accessories you have questions about.
Duration: 30 minutes per child/seat

Attend a local car seat checkup event: No appointment necessary

Hosted weekly April through October - 2026 Dates and Locations coming soon!

Resources for other local counties:

• Berrien
  Berrien County Sherriff’s Office - Deputy Kelly Laesch 269-983-7141, ext. 7221
  Berrien County Health Department (269) 926-7121
  Corewell Health Center for Wellness (Benton Harbor) (269) 408-2258
  MSP Niles Post 269-683-4411 (Tpr. Holly Higgs)
• Branch
  Brach ISD (517) 279-5730
  Branch/Hillsdale/St. Joseph Health Department
  MSP Marshall Post - Vickie Bercaw 517-554-9837
• Calhoun
  Calhoun County Resource Page
• Cass
  Niles Fire Dept (269) 683-0160
  Dowagiac Fire Dept 269-782-9743
  Cass County Friend of the Court (269) 445-4436
  MSP Niles Post 269-683-4411 (Tpr. Holly Higgs)
• St. Joseph
  Branch/Hillsdale/St. Joseph Health Department
  MSP Marshall Post - Vickie Bercaw 517-554-9837
  St. Joseph County Central Dispatch - (269) 467-4195