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Child Passenger Safety Program

Keep Children Safe in their Car Seats

At Daviess Community Hospital, we believe every child deserves to travel safely. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children under the age of 14 in the United States. That’s why our Child Passenger Safety Program is committed to helping families and caregivers understand how to properly use and install child safety seats.

As a proud Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations certified by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Automotive Safety Program, we offer education, personalized car seat checks, and ongoing community outreach to ensure that every child is as safe as possible on the road.

Services We Provide

  • Car Seat Checks by Certified CPSTs: Our nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) inspect your car seat to ensure it fits your child, is appropriate for their age and size, and is correctly installed in your vehicle.
  • Replacement Car Seats: If eligibility criteria are met and supplies are available, caregivers may receive a replacement seat after completing educational instruction on proper use and installation.
  • Donations Accepted: We welcome donations to help provide car seats to families in need.
  • CPST Certification Courses: We host the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Course throughout the year. This course is open to individuals in public safety, education, childcare, healthcare, or anyone passionate about child safety. Visit cert.safekids.org to learn more or contact us for local details.
  • Community Car Seat Clinics: DCH offers several free car seat clinics throughout the year. These events are available by appointment or on a first-come, first-serve basis and include hands-on help and printed educational materials.
  • Event Participation: Our team is available to attend local community health and safety events upon request.

Schedule Your Car Seat Check

Appointments are available for anyone in the community. To schedule a car seat check or learn more about the Child Passenger Safety Program, call (812) 254-2760, ext. 1359.