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Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
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- Safety seat checkups
- Community events
- Social media
- Board member
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Membership/Subscription
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SBS USA Resources
Educational Materials (brochures, posters, and videos, including materials in Spanish and other languages) – Store
“Boosters Are For Big Kids” for the elementary classroom (grades K-3 or 4-5) and families. Contact Us to discuss bringing this child passenger safety program to your elementary school. Curricula
Checkup Form (English) (Spanish)
Safety seat online check form
Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) is a compilation of complete manufacturers’ instructions for all child restraints made in the last 10 years, with summary sheets developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Summaries for each seat include revised recommendations from manufacturers, minimum and maximum weights, first and last dates made, harness threading, LATCH information, belt path diagrams, identification photos, and more. Sample summary
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- Access to CRMIS (included in CPS Tech Special membership) – Order USB or Online access (free 30-day trial)
Color Pictorial Guide to Safety Seats is a collection of color photos that makes it easier to identify child restraints. The photographs are organized by type of safety seat, then alphabetically by manufacturer, and then by appearance. If the manufacturer is known, scroll down to those models. If not, scroll to view all of the safety seats of that type. To help with identification, each photo has a caption with the manufacturer, model name, and years when the product was first made and discontinued. Sample pictorial
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- Access to Color Pictorial – Order
List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints is the most current, comprehensive list available. All child restraints made within the last 10 years are listed by manufacturer. This is followed by a list of the child restraints with no recalls in effect.
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- Print the List of Recalls and Replacement Parts (password needed)
- Subscription/Membership to receive notification of new recalls by email and a password to print the Recall List. A reproducible copy of our current recall list is also included in the packet sent to new and renewing members of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
- Order a current copy of the “List.”
LAW ENFORCEMENT Briefing on California Child Restraint Law
This outline was designed for use by Child Passenger Safety Technicians, health educators, and law enforcement training staff. Any presenter should prepare by carefully reviewing the briefing packet. Allow about 20 minutes for the presentation.
Safe Rides to CHILD CARE How to drive safety with children of all ages.
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- Guidelines for Child Care Providers – Download
- Child Care Provider Transportation Agreement – Download
- Child Care Transportation Policy – Download
- Child Care Provider Transportation Information Form – Download
Answers to frequently asked questions
- How do I choose the right kind of seat for my child?
- Are used car seats safe?
- Is my child’s safety seat on recall?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How can you tell if a child is ready to wear a safety belt?
- Why should children ride in the back seat?
- How can I keep my child from getting out of his safety seat?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a car seat error?
Tether Retrofitting (Toyota/Lexus) – Installation Program
“Don’t Risk Your Child’s Life IX” video from Shelness Productions USA on DVD in English or Spanish. Running time: 29 minutes.
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- The most comprehensive, up-to-date child passenger safety video available, covering selection and correct use of safety seats. Demonstrates current technology and best practice recommendations. Special pricing for SBS USA Members/Subscribers. Contact stombrello@carseat.org.
California Only
- California CPS Law Summaries (for parents, traffic safety educators & professionals, Responsibility of Health Dept. and the courts)
- LA County Safety Seat Distribution Programs (English) (Spanish)
- CA Health & Safety Codes 1204.3, 1212. 1268, 1596.95. Requirements for hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and daycare center
- Safety Seat Replacement Insurance CA Vehicle code 11580.011. for child safety seats damaged or used during a crash.
- Unattended child in motor vehicle (Kaitlyn’s Law)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 21204, 21212 (Bicycles)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 23116, 23117 (Pickup Trucks)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27302-27317 (Safety belts, school buses, used air bags)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27360-27368 (Children under 16)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27800-27803 (Motorcycles)
Handouts (English)
List of Handouts
- Summary of California Occupant Protection Laws (for traffic safety educators and professionals)
- Summary of California Occupant Protection Laws (for parents)
- Ideas for Child Care Programs to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Are Used Car Seats Safe?
- How Organizations and CPS Advocates Can Work Together
- Ideas for PTA Groups to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Air Bag Warning
- Air Bags: Helping Parents Make Tough Choices
- Air Bag Recall
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
- Quick Checklist for Safety Seat Misuse
- Teacher’s Guide: A Positive Approach to Teaching Passenger Safety to Young Children (Bucklebear), 6th ed. Printer friendly version
- Media Watch
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213: Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems
- Enforcing California Restraint Laws for Children: Answers to Common Questions Asked by Law Enforcement Officers
- Child Passenger Safety Resources and Technical Materials
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Automobile Restraints for Children with Special Needs: Quick Reference List
- Ideas to Promote the Buckle-Up Message
- Non-English Language Brochures Available from SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
- Child Restraint Checkup Form
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for Donor)
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for California Donor)
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for Store Manager)
- Car Seat Survey Form for Thrift Shops and Swap Meets
- Citation Reminder Card (for Law Enforcement Officers)
- Ever wonder if it’s worth it to use a crash-tested safety seat for your child?
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program Fact Sheet
- Responsibilities of Health Departments and the Courts Regarding the California Child Restraint Law
- Shoulder Belt Positioning Devices
- LATCH Requirements: Summary of Changes to FMVSS 213 & 225
- Recommended Criteria for Group Purchase of Child Restraints
- Which is “the best” safety seat for my child?
- What is a booster seat?
- Selecting the Appropriate Safety Seat for Your Child
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” Kit
- New Law Protects California Kids! California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- 5-Step Test Form used with Boosters Are For Big Kids Curriculum
- Try the 5-Step Test Today
- “But my child won’t stay in the car seat!”
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose or Unused Belts
- Choosing the Safest Way for Your Child to Ride
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Safe Rides to Child Care
- Safe Rides to Day Care: Guidelines for Child Care Providers
- Child Care Provider Transportation Information Form
- Why and How to Tether Your Child’s Safety Seat
- Using the Safety Belt Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Child Safety Seat Distribution Programs in Los Angeles County
- Child Passenger Safety Programs & Resources
- Protect Young Passengers – Ride Rear Facing
- Answering Concerns about Safety Belts
- WARNING: Fake and Unsafe Products
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
Handouts (Spanish)
Lista de Folletos
- Leyes de Seguridad de California para Padres
- ¿Son Seguros los Asientos de Seguridad Usados?
- ¡Advertencia Sobre las Bolsas de Aire!
- Advertencia: Vehículos con Bolsa de Aire Defectuosa
- Forma Para Revisión de un Asiento de Seguridad
- Forma de Evaluación para Asientos de Seguridad Usados (Para Donante)
- Forma de Evaluación para Asientos de Seguridad Usados (Para Donante de California)
- ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado si vale la pena que su niño use un asiento de seguridad a prueba de choques?
- ¿Deben los Adultos Usar Accesorios Complementarios para Ajustar la Posición del Cinturón de Seguridad?
- ¿Cuál Asiento de Seguridad es el “mejor” para mi niño?
- ¿Qué es un asiento “booster”?
- Cómo Escoger el Asiento de Seguridad Apropiado para Su Niño
- Los “Boosters” Son Para Niños Grandes
- Ley de Seguridad Para Niños Pasajeros de California
- ¿Por Cuánto Tiempo Deben Viajar los Niños Orientados Hacia Atrás del Carro?
- “¡Pero mi niño no se queda sentado en la Silla de Seguridad!”
- Los Niños Corren Peligro de Estrangularse con el Cinturón
- Seleccionando la Manera Más Segura de Viajar para su Niño
- Guía Básica para Transportar a los Niños Seguramente
- Viajes Seguros hacia el Centro de Cuidado de Niños
- Viajes Seguros hacia el Centro de Cuidado de Niños: Guías para los Proveedores del Cuidado de Niños
- Viajes Seguros para quienes ofrecen Cuidado de Niños: Forma de Información de Transportación para el Proveedor de Cuidado de Niños
- Porqué y Cómo Sujetar el Asiento de Seguridad de su Niño
- Uso Correcto del Cinturón de Seguridad para Sujetar El Asiento de Seguridad dentro del Auto
- Programas de Distribución de Asientos de Seguridad para Niños en el Condado de Los Angeles
- Proteja a sus Pasajeros Pequeños – Oriéntandolos Hacia Atrás cuando Viajan
- Respondiendo a sus Preguntas Referentes a Cinturones de Seguridad
- Haga La Prueba de los 5 Pasos del Acomodo del Cinturón Hoy!
Education/Training
Child Passenger Safety Educator Workshops (4 CEUs). 8-hour introductory workshop to educate community volunteers, and professionals to teach parent classes and staff community exhibits. Students receive a Reference & Teaching Guide, including extensive program and curriculum resources. Suitable for anyone who works with children and families. Check the calendar for the next CPS Educator Workshop. Request to join training notification list.
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Training in Los Angeles. Check the calendar for the next CPST Certification Training. Request to join the training notification list.
SBS USA Webinars for Nurses, Head Start, or Child Care providers. Contact us or Check the calendar for the next webinar.
Hospital Policy Workshop 4-hour workshop on legal responsibilities of hospitals and health care providers under the California child restraint law. Participants draft a hospital policy document during the session. For more information, Contact Us.
Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law. Schedule virtual Roll Call Briefings with SBS USA to share basic information on CPS. Contact Us.
Social Worker Training 1-day workshop introducing basics of child passenger safety and afternoon of selection and installation of safety seats. For more information, Contact Us.
Helpful Links
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- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS)
- LATCH Manual/safe ride news
- Special Needs Transportation (Indiana University)
- FB Group “Nat’l Center for Safe Transportation of Children w/ Special Healthcare Needs”
- American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Links
- Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Transportation Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Children in Pickup Trucks | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Restraint Use on Aircraft | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Child Passenger Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Hospitals Encouraged to Provide Child Passenger Training, Resources | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CHO Philadelphia)
- Safe Kids Worldwide (a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries)
- IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- Kids and Cars.org (focuses attention to hot car tragedies with education and public awareness campaigns)
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Wheelchair Transportation Safety (University of Michigan)
- Aircraft Travel
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- CPS in the healthcare google group – for CPSTs & non-CPSTs practicing cps in healthcare
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program (history of the program and how it works)
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program Fact Sheet
- Emergency Nurses Association ENA.org
- Child Passenger Safety in the United States Position Statement
- Checklist for Hospital Discharge Recommendations for Safe Transportation of Children
FAQ
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- Which is the best safety seat?
- What are the basic guidelines for proper safety seat use?
- What is the best way to stay warm in a safety seat or booster?
- How can I tell if the safety seat fits my car?
- Do safety seats expire?
- What is a top tether and when is it used?
- What is LATCH?
- Which installation is safer: lower connectors (see LATCH), safety belt, or both?
- Why aren’t the lower anchors in the center seating position of my car?
- How do I securely install a safety seat?
- My child’s safety seat is too loose, how can I fix it?
- What is a locking clip?
- My safety seat is installed with a lap-only safety belt that keeps loosening, what can I do?
- Where is the safest place to sit in the car?
- How do I secure a newborn in a safety seat?
- Why is facing rearward so important for young children?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How common are leg injuries in rear-facing children?
- When is it safe for a child to ride without a booster?
- Can a safety seat be used after a crash?
- How can I keep a child from getting out of his/her safety seat?
- Is it safe for two children to share one safety belt?
- How can I safely transport a child in a pickup truck?
- How should children be protected on airplanes?
- How should a pregnant woman protect herself in a vehicle?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a safety seat error?