This program provides child safety seats to low-income and economically disadvantaged families. To be eligible for a reduced cost, convertible child safety seat the following requirements must be met.
1. A child is no less than 5 pounds and no more than 30 pounds for a convertible car seat.
Pregnant women are welcome. Highback booster seats are also available.
2. The parent / guardian agrees to pay a cost of $30.00 for the seat.
3. The family is determined to be at 185% or less of the federal poverty income guidelines.
4. The parent /guardian must attend a one hour educational class on the proper use and installation of
a child safety seat.
5. The parent/guardian has a vehicle with working safety belts for transportation of the child and brings
the vehicle to the class.
6. The parent/guardian agrees to properly use their safety belts, every time they ride in the vehicle.
Backless booster seats are available on a walk-in basis for $5.00.
Thank you to the Western Reserve Junior Service League for their recent grant award to support this program.
The Lake County General Health District also provides child safety seat checks and installations to the public free of charge. If you already have a safety seat and would like to have it examined for proper installation, please call 440-350-2879 to make an appointment at the Health District
Other organizations in Lake County also provide child safety seat checks by Certified Child Passenger Technicians. For more information please contact:
• Concord Township Fire Department: 440-354-7504
• Lake Health: 440-354-1048
• Lake Metroparks Ranger Department: 440-358-7290
• Leroy Township Fire Department: 440-254-4124
• Mentor Police Department: 440-974-5760
• Perry Village Police Department: 440-259-2671
For more information on the Child Safety Seat Program call (440) 350-2879