Buckle Up, Virginia!
The Division provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations and agencies pertaining to the proper installation of child safety seats. The Division collects and analyzes data on the prevalence of injuries and fatalities related to child passenger safety and develops and promotes resources. The Division provides free child safety seats and booster seats to those families that could otherwise not afford them and supports the local events and locations where the public can learn how to properly install their safety seat. The Division also oversees the training of nationally certified child passenger safety technicians and provides trainings on the safe transportation of children in childcare and with special needs.
News & Events
Child Passenger Safety Permanent Fit Stations
DIVP has developed a new, easy to use resource to help parents access expert advice about the installation of their child safety seats.
With just the click of the mouse, parents and caregivers can find a Virginia Department of Health Permanent Fit Station by using the new map. Click here to use the map and find a fit station near you.
Child Passenger Safety Week 2009 is September 12th - 18th
Through education, training, and community outreach, the Virginia Department of Health promotes proper safety seat restraint use for children from birth until they transition into a vehicle safety belt. While great progress has been achieved in recent years in preventing child occupant deaths and injuries, and increasing the correct use of child safety seats, booster seats and safety belts, motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death among children.
Click here to obtain valuable child passenger safety resources!
New Child Safety Web Site for Parents Has Launched! Check out www.preventinjuriesva.com to view the site. Check out the and updated child passenger safety section.
New Safety Seat Installation Videos: DIVP has developed safety seat installation videos to give parents a visual demonstration of how to properly install child safety seats at all stages. Click here to view the videos.
Give 'Em A Boost Media Campaign: Click here to learn more about the booster seat media campaign.
Contact Us:
Information Line: 1-800-732-8333
Email: injury@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 864-7732
