Safe Riders Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program - Approved

• Car seat and safe sleep education and distribution of supplies, must have a referral from a social worker (this can be a navigator). The application form is attached that needs to be completed. The car seats are for newborns (mom can attend class and obtain in the 3rd trimester) to 8 years of age and serves all of Texas. There are classes in infant safe sleeping and then a kit is available for families.
• • Owner
    Candice Young
  • Created On
    04-21-2020
  • Updated On
    07-26-2024
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Safe Riders Passenger Safety Program
  • Phone
    (800) 252-8255
  • Fax
    (512) 776-7288
  • Email
    saferiders@dshs.texas.gov
  • Address
    PO Box 149347
  • City
    Austin
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    04-21-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Zip Code
    78714

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.dshs.texas.gov/saferiders/distribution.shtm
  • Car seat guide
    https://www.safekids.org/ultimate-car-seat-guide/

• Detailed Information

  • Safe Rider Program:

    Eligibility requirements for receiving a seat:

    For the classes and car seats: 

    Family must be low-income.

    The application must be completed by a social worker.

    
    

    One of the child's primary caregivers must attend a 1-hour class about child passenger safety.

    
    

    Someone in the household must have a vehicle.

    Pregnant women in their last trimester are encouraged to participate. Safe Riders does not provide "infant carriers" but provides convertible seats which can be used rear-facing for young children and then can be converted to forward-facing use when appropriate. Booster seats for older children are also available. Assistance is designed to be one-time only.

     Please understand that seats are currently in Kaufman and Collin Counties and anyone. who can pick them up there. If families call they can make referrals for other areas.

    Infant Safe Sleep:

    The parents call 817-264-4911 or go to DSHSPHR2/3SHSS_Reporting@dshs.texas.gov

    The training and kit are free and are in all areas listed under eligible counties.

    The Kit contains: a wearable blanket, Phillips Soothie Pacifier, Sleep Baby Safe and Snug Book, Safe sleep educational materials, one-on-one infant safe sleep education; and a play yard/cribette.

• Eligibility Information

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    • TX
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