Organizes crime prevention programs, including Neighborhood Block Watches.  Residents are organized and instructed in home security.   Also gives information about child safety and provides identification cards for children. Provides child identification program as well as child car seat safety inspections and certification.

Safe Kids Thurston County, as a part of the Safe Kids Worldwide global nonprofit organization founded in 1988 by Children’s National Medical Center, mission is to prevent unintentional childhood injury, a leading cause of death and disability for children ages one to 19 years. Safe Kids Thurston County brings together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Since its founding, Safe Kids Worldwide has contributed to a 55% reduction in U.S. child fatality rates from unintentional injury. Free Monthly Child Car Seat Safety Inspections: Lacey Fire Department (1231 Franz St. SE Lacey 98503) 3rd Tuesday of each Month from 11 am to 1 pm Bicycle helmets are among the least expensive, most effective safety devices. Safe Kids Thurston County sells low cost helmets at many community events throughout the year, and through medical clinics such as ABC Pediatrics, South Sound Pediatrics, Tumwater Family Practice Clinic, and NW Pediatric clinics to patients during well child visits. Boating, swimming, fishing and all water sports are very popular. Safe Kids Thurston County works to prevent water related injuries by providing life jack loaner stations throughout the county. Find Life Jacket Loaner Board locations: https://www.safekidsthurstoncounty.org/water-safety.html Promoting safe behavior among motorists and children is necessary to create safer, more walkable communities, and to prevent pedestrian–related injuries to children. Want to help make your school zone walking route safe? Click for child pedestrian safety information: https://www.safekids.org/walkingsafelytips

Provides classes on car seat education, and offers free child car seat checkups with a certified child passenger safety technician.

Offers CPR, first aid, information on using fire extinguishers and Safe Sitter classes. Those living within the fire district boundaries can receive free fire alarm installation and free car seat inspections. Also provides bike helmets and life jackets at a lower cost. Those unable to purchase a life jacket may be able to get a loaner life jacket for the day. To get the loaner life jackets, visit the district office or one of the kiosks in Alan York Park, or Pierce County Lake Tapps Park. Service area covers Bonney Lake, Sumner, Lake Tapps, South Prairie, Edgewood, Milton and the Ridge communities.

Provides free car seat checks for proper use and installation. Service done by a certified technician.

Provides rides to anyone needing non-emergency transportation to the local hospital, pharmacies or local medical offices including physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and therapists. Van has a hydraulic lift for large wheelchairs.   Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.   The van is not equipped with car seats. If a car seat is required for a young passenger, the parent must supply the car seat.

Provides maternity case management, maternity support services, First Steps Program, assistance with breastfeeding, and childbirth education classes. Other services and programs include: -  Breastfeeding support -  Car seat safety check -  Childbirth Education Classes -  Children with Special Needs -  Diet and nutrition counseling -  Family Planning services -  Free pregnancy testing -  Help with community resources and insurance information -  Infant Toddler Program -  Information and education about baby care and parenting skills -  Information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery -  Outreach/Promoters Program -  Parent to Parent -  Substance abuse counseling -  Assistance in accessing dental and vision care -  Assistance in applying for Medicaid services -  Assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care -  Assistance in obtaining paternity information -  Assistance with housing and transportation

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) offer education on how to choose, adjust and install child car seats properly. Offers In-person or virtual ways for parents and caregivers to learn how to use the car seat correctly. While the Technicians will walk people through the process of adjusting and installing the care seat.

Car Seat Clinics are held monthly and sponsored by Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue. Certified car seat technicians are on site to assist with replacement and inspection of car seats. A limited number of car seats are available for low income families.

Car Seat Class and Clinic is held monthly at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center (92nd Ave entrance). A limited number of car seats are available for low income families. Families must attend the 1 hour Car Seat Class to get an appointment for the Car Seat Clinic. The class covers basics of car seat buying, installing, and using car seats. Families can also bring their own car seats to be inspected.

Provides law enforcement and emergency services for the city of Yakima. Also does free safety child car seat inspections by appointment or during special events throughout the year.

Provides free infant and toddler clothing (including onsies), diapers and baby wipes to those in need. Creates handmade packets for newborns which include layettes and a newborn car seat. Baby food and formula are sometimes available, depending on donations. Also offers prayer ministry. Strollers and other infant items are available. Also offers clothing for children (up to size 5). Some shoes and toys available. All services will depend on donations. Households can visit once per month. Each visit a household can receive 40 diapers per child, up until the age of 4/ size 6.

Program designed to help pregnant women receive the medical and social services they may need. All pregnant women covered under Medicaid (WA Apple Health) are eligible for services. Offers a team that helps advise and support mothers through their pregnancy. Team includes a: - Registered Nurse - Nutritionist - Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Health Worker - an Infant Case Manager. Services are provided wherever convenient for participants whether that be in home, clinic or in the community. Services may include, but are not limited to: - free pregnancy testing - assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care - assistance in applying for Medicaid Medical Insurance/Apple Health - nursing information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery - diet and nutrition counseling - information and education about baby care and parenting skills - assistance in accessing dental and vision care - childbirth education classes - care seat safety and car seats - family planning services - assistance in obtaining paternity information - assistance with housing - transportation to all medical and dental appointments - substance abuse counseling - lactation, breastfeeding support and breast pumps - free crib program - perinatal, prenatal and postpartum anxiety/depression support and counseling.

Program designed to help pregnant women receive the medical and social services they may need. All pregnant women covered under Medicaid (WA Apple Health) are eligible for services. Offers a team that helps advise and support mothers through their pregnancy. Team includes a: - Registered Nurse - Nutritionist - Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Health Worker - an Infant Case Manager. Services are provided wherever convenient for participants whether that be in home, clinic or in the community. Services may include, but are not limited to: - free pregnancy testing - assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care - assistance in applying for Medicaid Medical Insurance/Apple Health - nursing information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery - diet and nutrition counseling - information and education about baby care and parenting skills - assistance in accessing dental and vision care - childbirth education classes - care seat safety and car seats - family planning services - assistance in obtaining paternity information - assistance with housing - transportation to all medical and dental appointments - substance abuse counseling - lactation, breastfeeding support and breast pumps - free crib program - perinatal, prenatal and postpartum anxiety/depression support and counseling.

Provides fire and emergency medical services to the communities of Kingston, Suquamish, Miller Bay, Indianola and Hansville. Also performs bike helmet and life jacket fittings, smoke alarm installations, some commercial building inspections, child car seat checks, CPR/First Aid training and blood pressure checks.

Provides various services for children, such as car seat safety checks and car seat discounted fees, Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD Dental), and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). - ABCD provides access to dental care throughout Benton Franklin Counties for children who have WA Apple Health (Medicaid). Provides assistance in finding a dentist that will fit location, timing and language preferences and assists in coordinating transportation and interpreter services. - CSHCN provides care coordination for children with complex health needs, assists families to coordinate care with medical providers, to access local resources for their child, and to understand cope with the child's health condition. - Car seat safety check are also provided at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 2nd Wednesday of every month. Only by appointment.

Programs, often offered by police and fire personnel, that conduct inspections which offer guidance regarding child passenger safety seats and the law, choosing a car seat that is appropriate for a particular child's height and weight, correct car seat installation and restraining a child in a car seat.

Provides various services for children, such as car seat safety checks and car seat discounted fees, Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD Dental), and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). - ABCD provides access to dental care throughout Benton Franklin Counties for children who have WA Apple Health (Medicaid). Provides assistance in finding a dentist that will fit location, timing and language preferences and assists in coordinating transportation and interpreter services. - CSHCN provides care coordination for children with complex health needs, assists families to coordinate care with medical providers, to access local resources for their child, and to understand cope with the child's health condition. - Car seat safety check are also provided at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 2nd Wednesday of every month. Only by appointment.

Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Class topics may include: -  Nurturing relationships. -  Safe places -  Healthy start -  Effective education Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support. Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seat Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.

Evaluates and demonstrates proper car seat installation and size or type depending on age and weight of the child.

Provides free safe sleep education via "Safe Sleep 101" classes, sleep sacks and new portable cribs to families. These classes are taught online, live via Zoom. Classes are geared for anyone caring for an infant such as parents, grandparents, babysitters, health professionals, childcare providers and anyone else who would like to be updated on the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Every family will be mailed a new, size-appropriate wearable blanket aka SleepSack. Provides child passenger safety education via "Car Seat 101" classes. These classes are taught online, live via Zoom by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Classes are geared for anyone caring for or transporting a child such as parents, grandparents, babysitters, health professionals, childcare providers and anyone else who would like to be updated on best practices for transporting children. May be able to provide car seats to families able to travel to Coeur d'Alene, ID. Provides free infant/child first aid CPR and newborn care education via "Child Safety 101". This class is taught online, live via Zoom by a Certified Childbirth Educator and American Heart Association Certified Trainer for CPR/First Aid. Provides free Childbirth Class Series, taught live via Zoom by a certified childbirth educator. Provides free Breastfeeding 101 class live, via Zoom taught by a certified breastfeeding educator. Offers professional training for first responders in Infant Death Scene Investigations.

Facilitates one-on-one meetings with a parenting mentor, who can help clients set up a class schedule and meet for individual parenting training sessions and encouragement. Class topics may include: -  Nurturing relationships. -  Safe places -  Healthy start -  Effective education Clients enrolled and participating in the parenting program may be eligible for additional support. Participants earn "Care Net Cash" which they can use to shop in the baby boutique, which has items like diapers, formula, clothing and baby furniture including car seat Limited one-time assistance provided for non-participants.

Program designed to help pregnant women receive the medical and social services they may need. All pregnant women covered under Medicaid (WA Apple Health) are eligible for services. Offers a team that helps advise and support mothers through their pregnancy. Team includes a: - Registered Nurse - Nutritionist - Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Health Worker - an Infant Case Manager. Services are provided wherever convenient for participants whether that be in home, clinic or in the community. Services may include, but are not limited to: - free pregnancy testing - assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care - assistance in applying for Medicaid Medical Insurance/Apple Health - nursing information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery - diet and nutrition counseling - information and education about baby care and parenting skills - assistance in accessing dental and vision care - childbirth education classes - care seat safety and car seats - family planning services - assistance in obtaining paternity information - assistance with housing - transportation to all medical and dental appointments - substance abuse counseling - lactation, breastfeeding support and breast pumps - free crib program - perinatal, prenatal and postpartum anxiety/depression support and counseling.

Child passenger safety information and education is provided by appointment to ensure all children have a properly installed car or booster seat and can travel as safely as possible. Some assistance in obtaining safe car seats is available for those who qualify.

Provides maternity case management, maternity support services, First Steps Program, assistance with breastfeeding, and childbirth education classes. Other services and programs include: -  Breastfeeding support -  Car seat safety check -  Childbirth Education Classes -  Children with Special Needs -  Diet and nutrition counseling -  Family Planning services -  Free pregnancy testing -  Help with community resources and insurance information -  Infant Toddler Program -  Information and education about baby care and parenting skills -  Information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery -  Outreach/Promoters Program -  Parent to Parent -  Substance abuse counseling -  Assistance in accessing dental and vision care -  Assistance in applying for Medicaid services -  Assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care -  Assistance in obtaining paternity information -  Assistance with housing and transportation