Safe Kids Northeast Florida is a local chapter of Safe Kids Florida, a member of Safe Kids Worldwide. Safe Kids Northeast Florida was founded in 2003 with Wolfson Children's Hospital serving as its lead organization. Funding is provided by Wolfson Children's Hospital, public and private grants and donations, and grants from Safe Kids Worldwide. Our mission is to bring together local organizations to address our area's pediatric injury prevention needs, and to prevent accidental injuries in children fourteen and under with initiatives directed at those needs.

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under.

More than 450 coalitions in 16 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. The organization was founded in 1987 by Children's National Medical Center with support from Johnson & Johnson.

Safe Kids Northeast Florida is a grateful recipient of a Kohl's Cares for Kids grant in support of its injury prevention efforts for children. Watch for Kohl's Gear Up 4 Safety events throughout the year in "News and Events." Click here to learn how you can help us keep kids safe.

Andy Woods will be running to represent Safe Kids Northeast Florida at the 34th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, VA October 25, 2009. Andy is running the 26 miles and 385 yards to further the awareness of injury prevention for children, and to raise funds to support the local chapter of Safe Kids. Click here to support Andy at the Marine Corps Marathon.

Free Inspection By Safety Technicians
Free Car Seat check at Kohl's Gear Up 4 Safety Inspection Center at 3563 Philips Highway. Reduce the risk of injury to your children while riding in vehicles. Call for appointment 904.202.4302. Read more information...

Sunday, October 4 to Saturday, October 10, 2009 is Fire Prevention Week, with this year's theme, "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!"

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
International Walk to School Day

October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 from 6-9 pm Safe Kids at Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9am-2pm
Jax Kids Day at Main Library Downtown Jacksonville

Saturday November 7, 2009 Safe Kids at JW Tumbles, Bartram Park Shopping Plaza 13720 Old St. Augustine Road.

An education program is underway to help parents learn how to prevent their children from falling and injurying themselves. Click here for more details...

Safe Kids Northeast Florida/Wolfson Children's Hospital
Cynthia Dennis, Coordinator
Phone: 904.202.3140
E-mail: Cynthia.Dennis@bmcjax.com