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Community Education
& Outreach Division
Through education,
advocacy, and targeted outreach efforts, Safer seeks to reduce
the incidence of death and injury for children in motor vehicle
crashes. Safer is the State's sole source organization administering
the NHTSA Standardized CPS Technician Training. Additionally,
Safer conducts inspection events to educate parents and caregivers
on the correct selection and use of their child safety seats.
Child safety seat inspection events are held several times each
month in various locations throughout the State. Safer has established
eight permanent fitting stations as another resource for families.
In order to reach some of the most vulnerable children in New
Mexico, Safer coordinates a child safety seat distribution program.
With the support of hospitals and healthcare clinics, low-income
families are provided child safety seats and instruction on their
proper use. Several of these sites serve primarily Spanish-speaking
populations. All distribution sites receive educational resources
from the IPRC throughout the year. |
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