County receives grant for child Safety Seat Education program

José A. Álvarez

County of San Diego Communications Office

The County Health and Human Services Agency has received a state grant to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly secure children in a safety seat.

The $249,999 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will pay for a variety of community outreach events, education classes and training on the installation and use of child safety seats.

The car seat safety program includes:

* Child safety seat inspection events and education classes.

* Child safety seats at no-cost to low-income families following education classes.

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