Safe Kids Northeast Florida
Safe Kids Northeast Florida and Wolfson Children’s is committed to reducing preventable injuries in children of our region through education at community events and classes throughout the community.
Safe Kids Northeast Florida
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the lead organization for Safe Kids Northeast Florida.
Why Wolfson Advocates for Kids
Advocating for children is the most important part of our mission. Through THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s, we reach beyond the walls of the hospital to promote safe and healthy childhoods for all kids in our region.
Safe Kids Programs
There are simple safety precautions parents and kids can take to ensure bumps and bruises don’t turn into more disabling injuries and deaths.
Car Safety
Keeping kids safe in and around cars.
- Car seat and booster seat inspections, workshops and discounts
- Driveway safety (frontovers and backovers), hot cars and more
Water Safety
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children under five in Florida.
- Educational program for groups
- Tips and videos and more
Infant Safety
Our Ready, Set, Sleep! program helps parents and caregivers create safe sleep environments for baby.
- Tips, workshop and resources
- Tummy Time and more
Bike and Pedestrian Safety
Tips to help prevent injuries while biking or walking.
- Helmet fit test
- Tips and more
Home Safety
Learn about the hidden dangers in our homes so you can prevent injuries from:
- TV tip-overs, fire, medication, water
- Liquid laundry packets, button batteries and more
Child Safety Experts
Safe Kids Northeast Florida is led by THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Funding is provided by Wolfson Children's, public and private contributors, along with grants from Safe Kids Worldwide, the nation’s first non-profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention of accidental childhood injury.
Our mission brings together local organizations to promote pediatric injury prevention, and offer programs to prevent accidental injuries to children ages 19 and under.
Safe Kids Northeast Florida
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the lead organization for Safe Kids Northeast Florida.