Safe Kids Frederick County

Mission

The mission of Safe Kids Frederick County is to prevent unintentional injuries to children under 19 years, in Frederick County, through a coordinated program of public awareness, education, legislative action, enforcement and access to low cost safety products. 

Focus

More children under 19 years die from unintentional injuries than from all childhood diseases combined. Our efforts are generally divided into 7 focus areas: 

Car Seat Assistance Program (CSAP)

Frederick County Health Department’s, Safe Kids Frederick County is happy to provide no cost car seats to our Frederick County Residents. Our mission is safety for all infants and children while riding in a vehicle.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Frederick County Resident
  • Eligible or enrolled in Medicaid

Apply at this link: Car Seat Assistance Program Application

Español: Solicitud del Programa de Asistencia de Asientos de Automóvil


Car Seat Checks

SAFE KIDS is currently not holding appointment for car seat checks at the Health Department 

Please see below for upcoming car seat check events:

When: Friday, August 19th- 11am- 2pm 

Where: Mental Health Association (MHA) - 226 Jefferson St. Frederick MD 21701

Call/Text 240-877-4087 to schedule appointment for this event

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When: Friday, September 23rd- 10am-2pm

Where: Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)- 1601 Bowman's Farm Rd. Frederick MD 21701

Call/Text 240-877-4087 to schedule appointment for this event 


Car seat checks can be done at the following locations:


Presentation Requests

If you’d like to request a presentation on child safety or injury prevention, please call us at 301-600-3326.

Get Involved

Join the Safe Kids Frederick County Coalition