Safe Kids Winnebago Coalition

Safe Kids Winnebago County is led by SwedishAmerican Hospital, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support, and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe.

Based on local needs this coalition implements evidence-based programs such as car seat checks, safety workshops, sports clinics, and other activities that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.

Our full list of injury prevention courses include:
Car Seat Safety
Bike/helmet Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Water Safety
Home Safety
Playground Safety
Fire Safety
Railroad Safety
Poison Prevention - including medication vs candy and cleaners vs beverages

To request a class please complete the information below or call Penny Lentz at 779-696-6088.

Click for more information on Carbon Monoxide Safety

Free Car Seat Checks

By appointment only!

Have your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician every Tuesday between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm.

To ensure the seat is the proper seat for your child it is best to bring your child with you for the check. We will perform an inspection to ensure the seat is installed correctly and the harness is adjusted appropriately, as well as determining if the seat has been recalled or is expired. Call Penny at 779-696-6088 to schedule your appointment.

Safe Sitter Course

Be the sitter that all parents and kids want! "Safe Sitter" is a medically-accurate, up-to-date, FREE babysitting course that teaches young teens (age 11-14) life and safety skills. A one-day class includes infant and child CPR instruction. Please have your child bring a sack lunch. All classes begins at 9 am and ends at 4 pm and participants must be pre-registered. Call 779-696-6088 to get signed up!

The class schedule includes:
Child Care Skills
     Child Development
     Child Care Duties
     Behavioral Management
First Aid and Rescue Skills
     Injury Prevention
     First Aid and Injury Management
     Choking Rescue
     CPR
Safety Skills
     Indoor/Outdoor/Online/Personal Safety
     Handling Emergencies

Classes fill up quickly.