Safe Kids Northwest Indiana

10/04/2025

Come visit us today at Schererville Fire Department Open House from 11a to 2p at Station #2 located in Plum Creek Subdivision!

10/02/2025

Our team had a blast at the VicTory 4 Kidz Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo! 🥳 Students got to learn about brain health, distracted driving, and substance use prevention—then put their skills to the test with our concussion and drunk goggles.

10/02/2025

We so excited for this weekend! Make sure to stop by our table THIS Saturday at the Schererville Firefighters Union Local 4279 Open House event! 🔥🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

We are 10 days out!!!

You and your family are invited to our annual Fire Prevention Open House!

Date: Saturday October 4th, 2025
Time :11am-2pm
Location: SFD Station 2 - 280 Plum Creek Dr.

Come learn more about fire safety, check out our equipment, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Schererville Fire Department. There is fun for the whole family.

We will have live demonstrations, touch a truck, kids obstacle course, refreshments, and more.

We want to thank D-BAT Schererville, Patti's All-American Gymnastics, Dance, and Swim, Midwest Training and Ice Center for providing amazing free class coupons and 75 swings in the batting cage.

Thank you to Zig-E's Funland and Patti’s All American for donating raffle baskets.

Come out and enjoy a day of fun, learning about fire safety, fire prevention, and meeting your local firefighters.

10/02/2025

Join Our Certified Car Seat Inspection Event October 6, 2025 from 2 - 4 PM at the Elkhart County Health Department: 608 Oakland Ave (Parking Lot), Elkhart, IN 46516. Receive 1-on-1 education and an interactive experience where you can learn to properly install a car seat.

RSVP by calling or texting 574-218-7944, or email us at elkhartfrc@geminus.care.
Please bring your child and their child's current car seat to the event. For more information, contact us at the number above.

10/01/2025

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 👻

We’re excited to announce our 6th Annual Say Boo to Drugs event!
Join us for a night of safe trick-or-treating and family resources that help keep our community healthy and strong.

📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Howard Park – South Bend

✨ This FREE community event features candy, costumes, and valuable prevention information for families.

Bring your little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes for a fun Halloween tradition!

A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who help to make this event possible!! We are so grateful for your continued support!
South Bend Police Department St. Joseph County Police Department Bowen Health Gurley Leep Automotive Family Burns Special Events Indiana Center for Recovery Indiana Treatment Centers Geminus Everwise Credit Union U93 University Park Dental Associates Life Treatment Centers Allendale Treatment Albanese Confectionery Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA

09/27/2025

We are a few short hours away from our Michigan City Car Seat Safety Event! Join us and celebrate National Car Seat Check Saturday 🥳
🗓️ Sat, Sept. 27 | 10am–1pm (CDT)
📍 Franciscan MC LEGACY Hospital, 301 West Homer St., Michigan City, IN
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cv9gmyu/lp/143dcd42-59de-4f43-a424-7d586233d9c0

Michigan City Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Sat, Sept. 27 | 10am–1pm (CDT)
📍 Franciscan MC LEGACY Hospital
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cv9gmyu/lp/143dcd42-59de-4f43-a424-7d586233d9c0

09/26/2025

Our Valparaiso Car Seat Safety Event is TODAY 🥳🎉 We still have a few appointments left. Come get your car seat professionally checked by a certified technician.
🗓️ Fri, Sept. 26 | 3:30–5:30pm (CDT)
📍 MAAC Foundation
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8c4kmv3/lp/c31be22c-d847-44cb-912f-f7379086c04f

Valparaiso Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Fri, Sept. 26 | 3:30–5:30pm (CDT)
📍 MAAC Foundation
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8c4kmv3/lp/c31be22c-d847-44cb-912f-f7379086c04f

09/25/2025

🚗👶 Keep your little ones safe on the road!

Join us TODAY from 3–6pm at the Lake Village Memorial Township Library for our Newton County Car Seat Safety Event.
✅ Free car seat checks
✅ Expert guidance from certified technicians
✅ Peace of mind knowing your child is riding safely

Bring the whole family—we’ll see you there!

09/25/2025

🎉Happy Child Passenger Safety Week! 🎉

Join us at one of our free Car Seat Safety Events this week! You will get expert help with car seat installation, safety tips, and make sure your car seat is keeping your child as safe as possible.

Newton County Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Thurs, Sept. 25 | 3–6pm (CDT)
📍 Lake Village Memorial Township Library
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b56b8u6/lp/619fc285-79b0-4641-a889-65b900e6e272

Valparaiso Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Fri, Sept. 26 | 3:30–5:30pm (CDT)
📍 MAAC Foundation
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8c4kmv3/lp/c31be22c-d847-44cb-912f-f7379086c04f

Michigan City Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Sat, Sept. 27 | 10am–1pm (CDT)
📍 Franciscan MC LEGACY Hospital
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cv9gmyu/lp/143dcd42-59de-4f43-a424-7d586233d9c0

Car crashes are one of the leading dangers for kids — yet 67% of car seats are installed and used incorrectly. Let’s change that! 🩵

09/24/2025

🔒 Protect What Matters Most 🔒

FREE one-hour Gun Safety session for Parents to learn simple, practical ways to safely store fi****ms when children are at home.

📅 Dates:
➡️ September 29, 2025
➡️ November 18, 2025

🕙 Sessions:
✅ 10:00 AM (Virtual)
✅ 4:00 PM (In-Person at Griffith High School)

🎁 Free gun locks (while supplies last)
🥨 Light snacks provided
🎟️ Raffle entry to win a gun safe!

Instructor: Sgt. Jeffrey A. Gang, Griffith Police Department – 31 years of service, 27 years as a fi****ms instructor.

👉 Register now: bit.ly/3ZrCzUQ

Let’s work together to keep our families and community safe. 💙

09/22/2025

We’re a few days out from our Newton County Car Seat Safety Event! 🥳 Get your car seat professionally check this Thursday at the Lake Village Memorial Township Library 🚙📚🎉 Follow the link below to schedule your appointment!
🗓️ Thurs, Sept. 25 | 3–6pm (CDT)
📍 Lake Village Memorial Township Library
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b56b8u6/lp/619fc285-79b0-4641-a889-65b900e6e272

Newton County Car Seat Safety Event
🗓️ Thurs, Sept. 25 | 3–6pm (CDT)
📍 Lake Village Memorial Township Library
🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b56b8u6/lp/619fc285-79b0-4641-a889-65b900e6e272