Safe Kids Central California

05/08/2026

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/feeling-i-would-never-wish-anyone-teen-shares-recovery-e-bike-crash-doctors-seeing-surge-more-head-injuries-indianapolis/531-0e3ee4b3-4300-4b6a-acaa-a76d8db1cb17?fbclid=IwY2xjawRq9VFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeL0S1rbB6Gy6fjM5zs_HQ-ocd5Q_kcXmznD7t8BF0ZPFyaDU5KhPEeU3XtTU_aem_Vehgcp2qeM55eLPcYZTDsA

According to the National Institutes of Health, head injuries from crashes have increased significantly since 2013. Some doctors are seeing 25%-50% more kids.

05/08/2026

We are so proud of our partnership with Fresno Unified on this important issue

05/08/2026

E-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices are on the rise, and so are injuries. 118,485 injuries were reported by the CPSC in 2024. A safer ride starts with you.
Learn more online: www.campussafetymagazine.com/insights/surge-in-electric-scooter-accidents-spurs-school-bans/176531/

05/07/2026

It's ! Splashing around in the water is part of summer fun! Before you head to the pool, the beach, or the lake, make sure kids learn these five water survival skills:
💧 Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface.
🛟 Turn around in the water and orient to safety.
🌊 Float or tread water.
🏊‍♂️ Combine breathing with forward movement in the water.
🏖️ Exit the water.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

🚗💺 Calling all future child passenger safety technicians (CPST’s)…
Yes—you 👀
The one who:
💛 cares about keeping kids safe
💛 wants to feel more confident with car seats
💛 is already helping families (or wants to!)
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👶 Nurses/Doctors
🧠 Therapists
🤝 Social workers
🚒 Fire / EMS
👮 Law enforcement
👩‍🏫 Community Educator
🚙 Dealership employee
🚌 Anyone transporting kids
👉 this training just makes sense for you
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💺 CPST = Child Passenger Safety Technician
And becoming one means you can:
✔️ actually KNOW what you’re looking at
✔️ confidently install + teach
✔️ support families in real-life moments
✔️ make a difference in a way that sticks 💛
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✨ It’s hands-on
✨ It’s practical
✨ It’s one of those skills you’ll use again and again
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🎓 Courses are coming up around the Valley.
👇 Ready to become that person people trust?
👉 Find a course near you:

https://portalskcms.cyzap.net/dzapps/dbzap.bin/apps/assess/webmembers/secure/manage?webid=SKCMS&pToolCode=COURSE-SEARCH&pAdd=Yes

or message us—we'll help you find the right course 💛

05/06/2026

will be celebrating Bike to School Day this May 6th at 9am alongside Fresno Unified School District at Bullard High School. Join us for a press conference discussing e bike safety.

05/05/2026

Around six months of age, most babies are ready to start trying solid foods. Here are some common choking hazards to avoid until your child is 4 years of age or older, depending on their development and maturity level. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f0KeSB

05/05/2026

Thinking your kiddo might be ready to move out of their booster seat? Make sure they pass ALL 5 of the steps in every seating position a child may sit in. Not all vehicle seats are made the same (even within the same car!), so your child may need a booster still in some spots but not others.

05/05/2026

Whether it’s bathtime, swimming, jumping in puddles or simply splashing around at the beach, water-play remains a common favorite activity among kids, especially those with autism. Unfortunately, water also carries significant risk.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death among the general pediatric population, especially those younger than 4 and teens.
For children with autism, the risk of drowning is 160 times that of the general pediatric population, according to a 2017 study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. According to a 2017 study from the National Autism Association, drowning accounts for more than 70% of wandering-related fatalities

Given these data, it is extremely important to enroll your child into swimming lessons as early as possible.

For those with autism, additional considerations include wandering prevention. For resources and tips, visit the National Autism Association's page on wandering
https://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/wandering/

05/04/2026

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