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Mission Statement

Preventing unintentional injury and death in children ages 14 and under

 

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County is dedicated to keeping the kids of Sarpy and Cass counties safe. Safe Kids is a worldwide organization that was founded in 1987. Safe Kids Worldwide branches out into Safe Kids USA, then into each of the 50 states, including Safe Kids Nebraska, then into chapters like Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County. Safe Kids has contributed to a 57% decline in childhood deaths due to accidental injury since its initiation. With proper education, 90% of accidental induries can be prevented.

Safe Kids creates a safe environment for kids by using education, research, and advocating for effective laws. Safe Kids uses a collaboration of programs to reduce injuries and death in children 14 years and younger.

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County addresses injuries in priority areas including: child passenger safety, pedestrian safety, wheeled sports safety, home safety, farm safety, water safety, poison control, fire/burns, and falls.

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County holds monthly meetings in both Sarpy and Cass counties. Call 402-339-4334 x 210 for meeting dates and times.

The "Safe Kids Member of the Quarter" is a Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County member who has made substantial contributions to the chapter. The "Safe Kids Member of the Quarter" is chosen and voted on by the members of Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County.

 

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County contact information:

Jane Husz, Safe Kids Coordinator
402-339-4334 x 210
jhusz@sarpy.com

Marilyn Larson, Safe Kids Project Assistant
402-339-4334 x 207
mlarson@sarpy.com

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County
Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness
701 Olson Drive, Suite 101
Papillion, Nebraska 68046
402-339-4334
FAX: 402-339-4235

SAFE KIDS SARPY/CASS COUNTY PROGRAMS
MEMBERS

Free Safe Kids safety presentations are offered for kids and parents residing in Sarpy or Cass county.

Child passenger safety seat inspections are conducted monthly at our facility's Inspection Station. For information on becoming a child passenger safety seat technician, click here.

Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County organizes community events to promote safe kids. Call 402-339-4334 x 210 for information on upcoming events or to schedule an event.

Alegent Health
Bellevue Police Department
Boy Scouts of America
Cass County Head Start
Early Childhood Consortium of the Omaha Area (ECCOA)
FedEx
Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25
League Association of Risk Management
Nebraska Regional Poison Center
Plattsmouth Police Department
Plattsmouth Community Schools
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department
Sarpy Community YMCA
Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness
University of Nebraska at Lincoln County Extension Offices
University of Nebraska Medical Center

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