Safe Kids

Coalition of the Year 1997, as named by the National SAFE KIDS Campaign 

Indiana Child Safety Advocate Award winner, three-time recipient

Safe Kids Elkhart County began in 1991 as a coalition of public health and safety professionals and interested community volunteers to promote injury prevention through education and awareness. The mission remains the same today.

While injury is a threat to children everywhere, significant progress has been made in the Elkhart County community to reduce the risks.

This progress must continue, and the lessons learned from years of injury prevention work must be renewed, expanded and adapted to help create an overall culture of safety awareness.

By working with Safe Kids Worldwide, the Elkhart County coalition shall:

  • Engage the community and provide direct education to children and parents to prevent accidental injuries
  • Provide lifesaving devices, such as child safety seats, helmets and smoke alarms to families who need them
  • Generate awareness regarding the burden of accidental injuries
  • Work with policy makers and elected officials to review and improve child safety laws and regulations
  • Encourage critical evaluations of statistics and solutions
  • Promote global corporate leadership in child safety through effective and sustainable partnerships.

    With fully executed bylaws and an active board of directors, Safe Kids received its 501(c)(3) designation in 1998 to accept charitable contributions and increase its grant attainment possibilities to continue its work for the community.

    Menessah Nelson, M.A. - Program Coordinator
    Elkhart County Health Department
    608 Oakland Ave.
    Elkhart, IN  46516
    574-523-2112
    mnelson@elkhartcounty.com

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