Accidental injury is the number one cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. Also, each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury.
Safe Kids Douglas County is one of more than 400 U.S. Coalitions and 30 Member Countries that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Safe Kids Cobb County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. We know our efforts are needed because as many as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.
Safe Kids Douglas County follows Douglas County School System's closing schedule for inclement weather. If the schools are closed or delayed we are closed or delayed as well. Please reschedule your appointment with us. Thank you.
Kids are going to fall, crash, slip and tumble. It’s all part of being a kid, and we wouldn't want it any other way. But there are little things we can all do to ensure that kids avoid the more serious injuries that can lead to disabilities and even death.
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LET THE SUMMER FUN BEGIN
By Editor
May 26, 2017
Whatever your plans are for this Memorial Day
In partnership with Young Minds Inspired and with the support of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Head Start Association, Safe Kids developed Start Safe: Water, a program designed for children 2 to 4 years old and their families to prevent accidental drowning.
