12/21/2006 | Holiday Traffic Safety Awareness
Shands Atrium - Holiday Traffic Safety Awareness Expo More >

12/9/2006 | Helmet Fittings at local schools
Safe Kids North Central Florida partnered with High Springs Community School and Talbot Elementary School in December to provide over 200 helmets for students. More >

12/2/2006 | Williston Kids Safety Fair
4th Annual Kids Safety Fair in Williston. Dec. 2nd from 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Liner Park at the little gazebo at NW Main and 4th Avenue. FREE bicycle helmets while supplies last! More >

10/31/2006 | Fire Safety & Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month More >

10/14/2006 | Fire Prevention at Oaks Mall
Fire Prevention Fair at Oaks Mall More >

10/7/2006 | Kid’s Day at Home Depot
Kid’s Day at Home Depot on Oct. 7th More >

10/4/2006 | Safe Kids Walk This Way
On October 4, Safe Kids North Central Florida joined more than 147,000 children, parents, teachers, city officials and others and celebrateed safe walking at more than 400 schools across the United States. More >

5/2/2006 | New Research Shows Parents Not Adequately Aware of the Risk of Drain Entrapment and Drowning
The new research shows only one third (34 percent) of parents with children aged 14 or under in the household recognize that drowning is one of the top two causes of accidental death among children, and that 66 percent are not at all or only somewhat familiar with the threat of drain entrapment and entanglement. Both of these findings are alarming because research reveals that pool and spa ownership is becoming more popular. More >

2/24/2006 | Baby Expo Raises $6,675
Safe Kids North Central Florida at Shands Children’s Hospital delivered its first Baby Expo, an exciting marketplace of family-oriented products and services, activities and entertainment celebrating every stage of childhood, from pregnancy to preschool. In addition, the event was a venue to educate parents-to-be, new parents and grandparents about the importance of car seats and other children’s safety issues. More >

2/18/2006 | BABY EXPO
North Florida Baby Magazine’s BABY EXPO to benefit SAFE KIDS North Central Florida at Shands Children’s Hospital will be at the Savannah Grande, 301 N. Main St. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are tickled pink to announce a special event in honor of you and your baby. A day of activities for parents-to-be, new parents and grandparents including prizes and gifts. More >

12/6/2005 | Safe Kids North Central Florida and Shands at the University of Florida Level I Trauma Center offer toy safety reminders
Parents and caregivers can make sure they’re choosing safe toys for their children by paying close attention to warning labels and manufacturer’s guidelines. “More than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States every year, and most of them are very safe. Warning labels and manufacturers’ instructions tell you how to use the product safely,” says Mindy Underberger Safe Kids North Central Florida coordinator. More >