The division is working daily to make children safer in all their activities. By focusing education on child car seats, the Outreach Division is making an impact on the safety of young Fort Worth citizens. A 1998 study showed that more than 2,000 children died in car crashes. Out of those children, six out of ten were totally unrestrained. Unrestrained children are not the only ones at risk.
Children placed in car seats that are improperly installed can be in just as much danger.
Through education at community events and the distribution of 800 low-cost car seats to those who qualified, Public Health Department staff is making an impact on child safety in Fort Worth. Teach your children by example if you wear a seatbelt, they will model you. Take a look at the directions for installing a car seat and be sure to follow them for proper installation. There are different installation methods depending on the age and weight of the child. When purchasing a new child car seat, be sure to fill out the warranty information.