Safe Kids Kalamazoo County

Making sure your child is safe is a top priority. The Safe Kids Coalition in Kalamazoo County is a nonprofit organization committed to helping families and communities prevent childhood injuries. It serves children from newborns to 19 years old who live in Kalamazoo County.

The coalition is part of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to child safety. Safe Kids Kalamazoo County is one of over 600 state and local coalitions and chapters.

Safe Kids Kalamazoo County brings together the expertise of individuals in our community who are dedicated to reducing childhood injuries. Safe Kids Kalamazoo County Coalition members include, but are not limited to: EMS, law enforcement, fire departments, service groups, childcare providers, school personnel, government agencies, city personnel, parents, Western Michigan University staff, and Bronson Methodist Hospital staff. Safe Kids Kalamazoo County is has an extensive coalition network that provides programming in the same service area.

Resources for You and Your Child

Safe Kids Kalamazoo County focuses on a number of safety initiatives both in the home and in the community.

• Water Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Child Passenger Safety
• Winter Sports Safety
• Medication Safety
• Fire Safety

Safe Kids organizes car seat safety checks at the Bronson Methodist Hospital and at various locations throughout the community. Certified car seat check specialists will attend these events to help ensure your child is in the correct car seat. Visit this list of car seat inspection locations to schedule an appointment.

For more information about Safe Kids Kalamazoo County, contact Amanda Wyman at (269) 341-8830 or wymanam@bronsonhg.org.