Welcome to Safe Kids Maine
The Problem: Unintentional childhood injury
Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. Also, each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an unintentional injury.
The Solution: Safe Kids
Safe Kids Maine is one of more than 600 grassroots coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families. Safe Kids Maine is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. We know our efforts are needed because as many as 90 percent of unintentional injuries can be prevented.
About UsSafe Kids Maine provides outreach and safety information to the public. The mission of Safe Kids Maine is the same as Safe Kids Worldwide (SKWW): to prevent unintentional childhood injury, a leading killer of children age 14 and under. - more |
ProgramsThe risk areas for unintentional injuries to children include child passenger safety, bicycle and pedestrian safety, fire and burn prevention, water safety, sports safety, home safety and more. - more |
Safety InformationUnintentional injury is a leading killer of children 14 and under worldwide. Most of these unintentional injuries can be prevented by taking simple safety measures. - more |
ResourcesLocal, state, and national agencies and individuals may be contacted for information on safety information, training opportunities and technical assistance. - more |
News
03.16.12-
Safe Kids Maine to Offer Car Seat Safety Class
Safe Kids Maine, in collaboration with New Gloucester Fire & Rescue, will
conduct a Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Class in May at
New Gloucester Fire & Rescue. Class dates are May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31
and June 2. - more
Events
Address
Safe Kids Maine
C/O Tall Pine Safety Resource Center
P.O. Box 550
Windham, ME 04062
Phone: 207-899-9461
E-mail: safekidsmaine@tallpinesafety.org
Lead Agency
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Phone: 207-899-9461