These clinics provide information about choosing the proper car seat or booster seat for your child along with hands-on instruction about proper installation, correct use and other factors important to safe car seat usage.  A limited number of car seats are available at a reduced cost for families after receiving proper training.

Services:

• Monthly car seat clinics
• Community car seat checks
• Car seats available at a reduced cost based on a sliding fee scale
• Training for Car Seat Technician

Eligibility:

• Anyone who is transporting a child from birth to age 16 years. Children under 40 lbs should be in a car seat.  Children over 40 lbs should be in a booster seat until at least age 8.

Sources of Funding:

• Alaska Highway Safety Office
• Mat-Su Health Foundation – Healthy Communities

Cost:

• Training and car seat checks are provided at no cost.
• Car seats available on a reduced cost based on a sliding fee scale.