Injury Prevention

The goal of the Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention program is to lower the number of injury related deaths and disability for children in Howard County. This is done by looking at the causes of intentional and unintentional injuries in children and starting prevention programs.

Children in rear-facing car seats

Programs

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Cribs for Kids® Program

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Cribs for Kids Program materials

The Health Department manages this program in partnership with Cribs for Kids®.  The program provides safe sleep education and a new portable crib to eligible families in need.  Supplies are limited.

A referral is required 

Due to limited funding, donations are accepted and appreciated. We are able to accept cash, checks or money orders (made out to Howard County Finance).

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Kids in Safety Seat Program

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Maryland Kids in Safety Seats logo

The Health Department manages this program in partnership with the Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) program.  The program provides car seat safety education and a new car seat to eligible families in need. Supplies are limited.

A referral is required.

Due to limited funding, donations are accepted and appreciated. We are able to accept cash, checks or money orders (made out to Howard County Finance).

Prevention Infographics

Safe Sleep for your Baby
Injury Prevention (ages 0-4)
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Injury Prevention infographic (0-4)

 

 

 

 

Injury Prevention (ages 5-14)
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Injury Prevention infographic (5-14)

 

 

 

Injury Prevention (ages 15-24)
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Injury Prevention Infographic (15-24)

 

 

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