Child Safety Seat Program
In a car crash, children are at the greatest risk of serious injury or death.
Jackson County Public Health offers free car seat checks to parents, grandparents, and caregivers who use child safety seats. In addition, income-eligible families in Jackson County are able to receive a free car seat to help keep their child safe.
Properly installed child safety seats save lives. However, they can be complicated to install and mistakes are common. That's why Public Health offers one on one appointments by specially trained Car Seat Technicians. They will provide an inspection of the seat, ensure it is installed correctly, and make sure that the child fits the seat. You can also have your older child's seat belt checked for correct fit.
Child Safety Seat Information
Did you know?
Statewide, 4 out of 5 car seats are used/installed incorrectly.
The back seat is the safest place for children to ride until they are 15 years old.
Car seats reduce the risk of infant death in a crash by 71%.
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for all kids 0 - 14.
Contact us for answers to questions such as:
“Has my child's car seat been recalled?"
"When can I turn my baby's car seat around to face forward?"
"When is my child big enough to sit in a booster seat?"
"Why doesn't my car seat stay tight in the car?"
In Jackson County, approximately 95% of child safety seats have been installed incorrectly.
Common errors include:
If you can pinch the harness straps, they are too loose.
If you can move the seat more than an inch where the seat belt goes through, it is too loose.
The harness retainer clip needs to be at armpit level.
Appointments for car seat checks
Appointments are required.
To schedule an appointment with our Child Passenger Safety Technician, contact Heidi Krenz at 715-284-4301 ext. 382 or email Heidi.Krenz@jacksoncountywi.gov.
Safety checks take approximately 30 minutes per seat and are conducted at Jackson County Department of Health & Human Services, 421 County Rd R, Black River Falls, WI 54615.
