County Awarded $250K Grant For Child Safety Seat Education

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County parents and caregivers will be able to learn about the importance of child safety seats, thanks to a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

The county's Health and Human Services Agency received a $250,000 grant for the child safety seat education program, which runs through September 2025.

The funds will be used for a variety of community outreach events, education classes, distribution of child safety seats, and training on the installation and use of child safety seats. Families in need will also receive child safety seats at no cost.

"We are thrilled to receive this funding to support our child safety seat education program," said Barbara Jiménez, community operations officer for the Health and Human Services Agency. "Proper use of child car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash. With this grant, we can provide hands-on training, resources, and support so that every family has the knowledge and tools to keep their children safe."