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Phone: 220-6220
Emergency: 911
TRANSPORTING OUR CHILDREN SAFELY
| Overview | Background | Training | Getting Started |
| Child Safety Facts | Virginia's Child Safety Law |
Training The workshop includes instruction on the different types of seat belt systems that are installed in vehicles, how to use the locking clips, the different parts of a child safety seat and their functions, and how all these pieces work together for the proper installation of child safety seats. During the two-day workshop the trainees receive a resource packet with child safety materials, public information ideas, and ways to expand and promote the Child Safety Seat Program in their community.
A child safety seat check will be conducted during the course of the workshop. This allows the trainees to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom, and will expose them to situations they will encounter once your department makes this service available to the public. It will also reinforce in the trainees the importance of this service. Throughout the training instructors will continue to provide support and answer any questions that may arise.
The training schedule will be based on how you plan to implement the program in your community. Your training needs will depend upon whether you open your doors to the public on a daily basis or provide safety seat checks in your community. Appropriate coverage must be provided in either case. We recommend a minimum of two persons per shift be trained. This will ensure that in an emergency situation someone will always be able to help a parent at your location.