Safe Kids Pennsylvania
Preventing Injuries: At home, at play, and on the way
Preventable injuries are the number one killer of kids in the United States. Every year, 8,000 families lose a child because of a preventable injury. When a child dies, the lives of families change forever. Safe Kids Pennsylvania is part of Safe Kids Worldwide’s global network dedicated to keeping kids safe from preventable childhood injury – the number one cause of death among children ages 1 to 19. We are the only statewide evidence-based child injury prevention program in Pennsylvania that covers home safety, car and road safety, and sports and play safety. Learn more about us here.
SKPA Highlight: Firearm Safety
It is estimated that nationally about one-third of households with children ages 17 and under have a gun in the home. Approximately 1.7 million children currently live in a home where guns are unlocked and loaded at least some of the time. SKPA wants gun owners to know how to keep the children in their lives safe -even if they aren’t parents themselves. Read our tips on Firearm Safety here and check out the resources included on the page from Safe Kids Worldwide, Project ChildSafe, and more.
Injury Risk Areas
Riding unrestrained is the greatest risk factor for death and injury among child occupants of motor vehicles.
Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children.
More than 2.6 million children receive medical treatment each year for sports and recreation-related injuries.
From blistering sun to busy holiday kitchen, each season has their own set of common injuries to consider.
Recalls
Bringing home a new baby or buying a birthday gift for a child? With thousands of products to choose from it is hard to determine the best choice…
Conference
Learn more about conferences hosted by Safe Kids Pennsylvania.
Legislation
Safe Kids Pennsylvania supports legislation in the commonwealth that works to protect the health and welfare of our children.
News
Providing community support to prevent unintentional injuries to children in Pennsylvania.
Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car
Heatstroke is life-threatening, and temperatures in cars can increase significantly faster than many people assume. Never leave a child alone in a car, even for a minute, even with the windows open, even if you think it’s cool enough to not be an issue. A child dies from heatstroke every 10 days, and it is preventable. Learn how to ACT to prevent heatstroke here.
Stay Safe on Your ATVs
Pennsylvania is in the top three states with the most off-highway vehicle deaths. In fact, five states account for 25% of all reported ATV-related deaths, and PA is one of them. ATV Safety is particularly relevant for more rural areas of the state, where people use them recreationally and for easy transportation across wide areas. Keep yourself and any children using ATVs safe by following our tips here. Be smart and ride safe!
