The SOLUTION :
Safe Kids Kalamazoo County is one of more than 300 grassroots
coalitions in
all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico that bring
together health
and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments
and volunteers
to educate and protect families. Safe Kids Kalamazoo 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.
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What We Do
Safe Kids Kalamazoo County seeks to reduce the number of preventable
childhood deaths and injuries by uniting diverse groups and individuals
to:
• Educating adults and children
• Creating safe environments
• Conducting research
• Advocating for effective laws
Over 80 members and 30 involved organizations serve Safe Kids Kalamazoo
County in the following action groups:
• Bicycle and Wheels
• Burn Prevention
• Child Passenger Safety
• Home Safety
• Pedestrian Safety
• Poison Prevention
• Water Safety
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