Injury Prevention Program

Keeping children safe is one of our top priorities. Our Injury Prevention Program helps families protect their children by providing both safety education and essential safety equipment.

Our Services:

  • Expert car seat services by certified technicians, including assessments, education, and proper fittings to ensure your child's car seat is safely installed and appropriate for their age and size
  • No-cost car seats for families who need them, along with current recommendations about when to use car seats versus booster seats as your child grows
  • Life vest fittings and distribution for children, with guidance on choosing the right size and type for different water activities
  • Bicycle helmet fittings and distribution, plus education about proper helmet wear and bicycle safety rules
  • Comprehensive safety training for parents and caregivers, including hands-on instruction about equipment use, maintenance tips, and important safety guidelines
  • One-on-one consultation with our trained staff to answer all your questions about child safety and help you choose the right equipment for your child's needs

We want every child in our community to be protected during car rides, water activities, and bicycle riding. Our goal is to build community knowledge about child safety and make sure every family has access to proper safety equipment.

Contact us to learn more about getting safety equipment for your child or to schedule a fitting appointment.

Child Passenger Safety

The Injury Prevention Program provides car seat assessments, education, fittings and replacement seats through a certified car seat technician. The primary focus of the program is to establish community knowledge about child vehicle safety and car/booster seat recommendations and provide access to low/no-cost car seats.

         

Child Passenger Safety Resources & Links

Child Passenger Safety FAQs

Who is Eligible for Program Services?

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Who is Eligible for Program Services?

Families of children 0-8 years of age who request a car seat assessment, fitting or replacement.

Seats are not available to organizations or businesses.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

The goal of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention is to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning in children, youth and young adults in Calaveras County through education, information and referrals. The program coordinates with local medical providers to assure testing and treatment services are available and the source of lead exposure is assessed. There are no eligibility requirements for this program.

Objectives:

  • Educate the community on the health risks of lead exposure and lead poisoning.
  • Reduce the rate of lead poisoning in children, youth, and young adults.
  • Coordinate with local medical providers to assure testing and treatment services are available to the community.
  • Provide educational services by way of presentations, lead poisoning prevention handouts, and coordination with local agencies.
  • Coordinate with local and state authorities to ensure that identified lead hazards are identified and eliminated.

Lead Poisoning Resources & Links

Lead Poisoning FAQs

Is there a safe level of lead for children?

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Is there a safe level of lead for children?

There is no known safe level of lead, this is why it is dangerous for children and pregnant women to be exposed. Lead poisoning can harm the brain, bones, and internal organs of developing children.

For more information please visit: Lead poisoning 

True or False? Children and pregnant women are more at risk for lead poisoning.

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True or False? Children and pregnant women are more at risk for lead poisoning.

True. Children and women are more at risk for more severe impacts from lead poisoning that can cause developmental delays to children and unborn children.

For more information please visit: Lead poisoning in pregnant women and children

True or False? Lead poisoning can cause development delays.

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True or False? Lead poisoning can cause development delays.

True. Lead poisoning can harm the brain, bones, and internal organs. Children can experience developmental delays and behavioral issues.

For more information please visit: Health effects of lead poisoning

True or False? Lead poisoning cannot be treated.

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True or False? Lead poisoning cannot be treated.

False. Lead poisoning can be treated by removing the source of contamination and contacting your doctor for more information. However, prevention is important because lead poisoning can harm a child’s brain and cause learning and behavior problems that may last a lifetime.

For more information please visit: Lead poisoning fact sheet

True or False? Lead poisoning only comes from eating paint chips.

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True or False? Lead poisoning only comes from eating paint chips.

False. Lead can be found in soil, water, food, cosmetics, toys, jewelry, and traditional medicine. Lead can also be found in jobs and hobbies that have high exposure to lead. Lead can be absorbed by breathing in or swallowing items that have lead.

For more information please visit: Sources of lead

True or False? The only way to get your child tested for lead poisoning is to get a blood lead test.

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True or False? The only way to get your child tested for lead poisoning is to get a blood lead test.

True. If you suspect your child has been exposed to lead, please contact your physician to obtain a blood lead test.

For more information please visit: Getting your child tested for lead