Welcome to Safe Kids Wisconsin

The problem: accidental childhood injury

Accidental injury is the No. 1 cause of death among children age 14 and younger in the U.S. Each year, 1 in 4 children need medical attention for an accidental injury. However, as much as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.

The solution: Safe Kids

Safe Kids Wisconsin is 1 of more than 300 grassroots coalitions in the U.S.,including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families.

Safe Kids Wisconsin, led by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury.

News

Medication poisoning is occuring at an alarming rate in children. Learn more.

All youth coaches and athletes must receive information on concussions and head injuries. Obtain information sheets, signature forms and Learn more.

Car seat recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more.

Get the latest recalls here.

Events

June 4 - Car Seat Check Appleton

June 5 - Car Seat Check Wausau

June 6 - Car Seat Check Fitchburg

June 6 - Car Seat Check West Salem

June 8 - Safety Saturday Madison

June 10 - Car Seat Check Rhinelander

June 13 - Car Seat Check Holmen

June 14 - Car Seat Check Madison

June 15 - Splash into Safety Wausau

June 17-20 - Child Passenger Safety Certification Class Menomonee Falls

June 19 - Car Seat Check Waunakee

June 19 - Car Seat Check Wausau

June 20 - Car Seat Check Menomonee Falls

June 25 - Car Seat Safety Class Wausau

June 27 - Car Seat Check Madison