What We Do
SBS U.S.A. Resources
- Child Passenger Safety Resources and Technical Materials
- Technical Encyclopedia
- Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (safetybeltsafeusa.org or USB)
- Color Pictorial Guide to Child Restraints
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts (Sample)
- Printable Helpful Handouts produced by SafetyBeltSafe USA for educators, CPSTs, and caregivers
- Child Restraint Manufacturer Contacts
- Glossary of Terms Related to Child Restraint Systems
- SBS News bi-monthly newsletter available with membership/subscription
- CPS-in-Healthcare Listserv where healthcare providers meet with Child Passenger Safety Technicians to share knowledge and information to keep children safe in vehicles. Our emphasis is on child passenger safety (cps) practices within the health care setting
- FAQ
Professional Training
Law Enforcement Roll Call Briefings: 20-minute training session for law enforcement officers focused on enforcement of the California child restraint law and best practice in child passenger safety. Includes citation reminder cards for all officers. CONTACT US
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Training: 4-day class leading to certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician. CONTACT US
Educator Workshops: 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. CONTACT US
Day Care Provider Training: 1-day workshop on safe transport of preschoolers, including California law, installation and use of safety seats, and best practice in child passenger safety. CONTACT US
Hospital Policy Workshop: 4-hour workshop on legal responsibilities of hospitals and health care providers under the California child restraint law. CONTACT US
Social Worker Training: 1-day workshop introducing basics of child passenger safety and afternoon of selection and installation of safety seats. CONTACT US
Webinars for Nurses, and Head Start Providers. CONTACT US
Community Programs
Speakers’ Bureau: Expert speakers available to give presentations & attend community events to staff exhibits in Los Angeles area. CONTACT US
Safety Seat Checkups: 1-day community events offering safety seat inspections to families and training/certification sign-offs for Child Passenger Safety Technicians. CONTACT US
5-Step Test Events: Community-based, in-vehicle booster seat education available. Designed for children aged 6 –12. CONTACT US
Boosters Are For Big Kids: School-based curricula on the importance of booster seat use. Incorporates classroom and in-vehicle training. Curricula for K – 3 and Grades 4 – 5. CONTACT US
Family Safety in the Car: Class for violators of the safety seat/safety belt laws. Violators are referred by participating courts. CONTACT US
Bucklebear program: Teachers’ Guide to teaching passenger safety to young children. A comprehensive program for 3 – 5 year olds & their parents. CONTACT US
Ride Safe from the Start: Online education program, in English or Spanish, for first-time expectant parents. CONTACT US
Toyota/Lexus Tether Retrofit Program: Allows owners of pre-2001 Toyota or Lexus vehicles to have one or more tether anchors installed for $5 each. MORE INFORMATION
Education & Training Library: Wide range of educational materials for professionals & the public available for purchase, including materials in 11 languages. Handouts on a wide range of topics also available for free download. CONTACT US