Safe Kids Northwest Indiana

11/18/2025

Today is National Injury Prevention Day 💚 Unintentional injuries and violence are the leading causes of death and hospitalization for people ages 1 to 44. Every year they lead to more than 278,345 deaths, 2.8 million hospitalizations, and 18.5 million emergency department visits.

Shine a GREEN Light for Safety! 💚🔦

Help us paint our communities 💚 GREEN 💚 today by liking and sharing this post! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we share safety tips to keep your family safe!

11/11/2025

We are so excited to be a vendor at VicTory 4 Kidz’s 2026 Lake County Youth Expo 🥳 This is an amazing opportunity to share your profession and inspire the next generation! Highly recommend everyone to sign up to be a vendor 🥳🩺🩻🚒🚔🚑🦠🦷🛠️🔬🧬❤️‍🩹

Get ready for the Lake County Youth Healthcare Career Expo 2026! 💜

Calling all schools, students, and healthcare professionals — join us for three incredible days of career exploration, hands-on learning, and inspiration!

✅ Meet hospitals, clinics, universities & healthcare leaders
✅ Explore 25+ healthcare career paths
✅ Experience interactive workshops & simulations
✅ Inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes

📍 Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
📅 February 23-25, 2026
🎓 3rd–12th grade sessions — check your school’s registration!

🔗 Register your school today! Scan the QR code!

11/10/2025

Stay warm and bundled up as you enjoy the first snow fall of the year ❄️🌨️☃️

11/09/2025

🎁 The best gift this season? A safe ride!

We had a wonderful day at the Griffith Fire Department making sure every seat was ready for the holiday season 🎅🏼🦃🎄🕯️With holiday travel just around the corner, now’s the time to double-check your child’s seat and make sure they’re riding safely — every trip, every time. 🚗✨

A HUGE thank you to our amazing Child Passenger Safety Technicians for making this event possible! And special thanks to our wonderful friends over at Griffith Indiana Police Department for inviting us in and helping set up the event! Also, thank you to Margarita from NorthShore Health Centers for coming and sharing resources with the families!

🔗 Click the link to get your car seat checked for free by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech in your area: https://preventinjury.medicine.iu.edu/car-seat-help

11/08/2025

🥧🔥 The countdown to turkey day is on! Before the cooking frenzy begins, keep your holiday happy and burn-free with these quick kitchen safety tips:
👶 Kid-Free Zone: Keep little ones at least 3 feet from the stove
🥘 Hot Stuff Out Of Reach: Use back burners and turn pot handles in
👨‍🍳 Teach Safe Cooking: Older kids should stay in the kitchen and use oven mitts.

Keep the holiday full of joy — not burns! ❤️🔥

The holidays are often a flurry of activities and a lot of it revolves around cooking. Cooking accidents and home fires due to cooking equipment are most likely to happen during this time. Keep your home and your loved ones safe this holiday season.

11/05/2025

This Saturday is our Griffith Car Seat Safety Event! We still have a few appointments left 🚙 Book an appointment today!

🔗 Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/779sfyj/lp/1525c70b-a871-4d3c-a051-ec89c7e36e61

Griffith Indiana Police Department
Griffith Fire Department

🚗 Buckle up, Griffith! The holiday season is almost here — let’s make sure your family is safe before the celebrations begin. Join us and the Griffith Indiana Police Department at our Griffith Car Seat Safety Event and let our certified technicians check that your child’s seat is installed securely.
📍 Griffith Fire Department Station 1 — 130 N Lafayette St, Griffith, IN 46319
📅 Saturday, November 8
🕒 9am – 12pm (CDT)
📞 Call (219) 488-1380 or use the link below to book your appointment. A quick safety check today means peace of mind all season long 🫶🎄🎉

🔗 Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/779sfyj/lp/1525c70b-a871-4d3c-a051-ec89c7e36e61

11/02/2025

Messaging around smoke alarms and batteries is more nuanced now that newer smoke alarms often feature 10-year batteries.

For those ending this weekend, change clocks and check batteries, only if needed. Test smoke alarms monthly.

For more information on changing clocks and batteries: https://nfpa.social/4o3pEmg

10/30/2025

🦸‍♂️🎃 We’re wrapping up spooky season superhero-style at the Starke County Sheriff's Trunk or Treat tonight from 5–7pm! 👻

It’s our last trunk or treat of the year, and our superhero team is ready to save the day with candy, Halloween safety tips, and a few spooky surprises! 🍬🕸️

Fly on over and help us end the season with a scream! 💀

10/30/2025

🎃 Halloween is TOMORROW —and your little ghosts and superheroes can’t wait to trick-or-treat! 🍬👻

Before the fun begins, here are a few ways to keep everyone safe while they collect those treats:
✨ Carry glow sticks or flashlights
🦺 Add reflective tape to costumes & bags
🎭 Pick face paint instead of masks
🚸 Cross streets at corners & walk, don’t run—it’s harder for drivers to see as it gets dark, so stay visible and careful!
🧡 Parents—stay close and keep an eye out for excited little ones!

Let’s make sure the only thing that’s spooky tomorrow are the costumes! 🥳

10/23/2025

🦸‍♂️🎉 The wait is over — it’s time for Trunk or Treat at the Family Resource Center La Porte County, Indiana

Join us TONIGHT from 5–7pm (CST) for an evening full of amazing trunks, sweet treats, music, and surprises around every corner! 🍬🎶🎃

Our theme this year is SUPERHEROES — because keeping kids safe is our superpower! 💪🦸‍♀️ Grab your capes, bring the family, and come join the fun — we’ll see you there! 🧡🚗✨

10/23/2025

🎃👻 It’s time to get spooky for a good cause! Join us TONIGHT from 5–7pm (EST) for the 525 Foundation BOO To Drugs Halloween event!

Bring the whole family for a night packed with treats, a live DJ, food trucks, games, and so much more! 🍬🎶🍔🌮🍕 You don’t want to miss this fun, safe, and festive evening — see you there! 🕸️🧡