Facilitated by UMC Foundation

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children, often due to improper use or installation of car seats. In response, the UMC Foundation’s El Paso Health Car Seat Safety Program hosts free monthly car seat safety events to help families ensure their children are safely secured on every ride.

At each event, certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) inspect car seats for correct size, fit, and installation. If a seat is outdated, unsafe, or doesn’t meet the child’s needs, and a replacement is available, a new car seat is provided at no cost. Technicians also provide hands-on training to ensure parents and caregivers know how to correctly install and use the seat.

The program also includes a Special Needs Car Seat Loaner Program for children temporarily unable to use a conventional car seat due to medical conditions, such as casts or braces. These seats are provided on a short-term basis with a referral from a healthcare provider.

There are no income or residency requirements to participate, but the child must be present unless not yet born.

In addition to donations, the Foundation is always seeking certified CPSTs (Child Passenger Safety Technicians) to support our mission. CPST's are eligible for a stipend for their services at each event hosted by the Foundation. To learn how you can become a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, please visit: https://cert.safekids.org/become-tech.

In order to participate in an upcoming car seat event, click here to register. Please contact Carolyn Williams at (915) 521-7229, Ext. 80528 or email her: CWilliams@umcelpaso.org for more information. You can also use our Events Calendar.

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