BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has granted Kern County Public Health $283,600 for a child seat safety education program that runs through Sept. 2026.
Officials said grant funds will be used for numerous community outreach events, education classes, distribution of child safety seats, and training on the installation and use of child safety seats.
The car seat safety program includes:
Child safety seat inspection events and education classes.Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) training and recertification courses.Child safety seats at no cost to families in need.Partnering with local organizations on car seat safety community outreach efforts in underserved communities.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant to support our child safety seat education program. Using child car seats correctly can greatly lower the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. This funding will allow us to offer hands-on training, resources, and support so that every family has the information and tools needed to keep their children safe,” stated Brynn Carrigan, Director of Kern County Public Health.
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To apply for a free car seat check by a Public Health Child Passenger Safety Technician, visit kernpublichealth.com/car-seat-check-program.