Safe Kids Johnson County

06/05/2026

It’s always important to ask families if they have a gun in the home and how it’s stored if your child has been invited to a slumber party or sleepover.

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. If you keep a gun in your home, hiding it isn’t enough. Kids are curious, and studies show that they usually know where their family keeps a gun. All guns in your home should be locked and unloaded, with ammunition locked separately. Make sure children and teens can’t access the keys or combinations to lock boxes or gun safes. Learn more about firearm safety: https://bit.ly/2DNd8nI

06/05/2026

Check out the Brief on Protecting Brain Health!
Traumatic Brain Injury happens to all ages!
https://bit.ly/4e5SQ9I

Brain injury is one of the most common threats to Brain Health in the United States and around the world that requires both preventive efforts and robust, long-term support for those affected. Protecting Brain Health both reduces the risk of brain injury across the lifespan and improves outcomes for those affected, including their loved ones, through support for recovery, reintegration, long-term health, and overall quality of life. At the Brain Injury Association of America, we believe that brain injury must be recognized as a central Brain Health issue. Read our issue brief on Protecting Brain Health here: https://bit.ly/4e5SQ9I

06/05/2026

Calling all expectant & new parents! Great for Grandparents too! 💚🐥

06/04/2026

Kudos to Kiwanis for volunteering today!

Pam unboxed helmets and observed our Car Seat Clinic to learn what is needed to help our clinic families. Truly takes a village to keep children safe!

05/30/2026

Parents & Caregivers! Great tips & city ordinance information for E-Bikes in Olathe.

Happy National E-Bike Day!

Today we’re highlighting important safety reminders and City of Olathe, KS Government ordinances for e-bike riders — and parents of young riders — to help keep our streets, sidewalks, and trails safe for everyone.

-Helmets are required for riders under 18
-Riders must yield to pedestrians
-15 MPH maximum on sidewalks and sidewalk areas
-E-bikes are permitted on roads with speed limits up to 40 MPH
-E-bikes must have motors under 750 watts
-Bikes with motors 750 watts or greater are classified as motor-driven cycles and are subject to additional licensing and legal requirements
-Reckless riding is prohibited
-Parents are responsible for ensuring children follow all regulations

Stay safe, Olathe!

Visit https://www.olatheks.gov/residents/scooter-and-e-bike-regulations/-fbclid-IwY2xjawSFR_tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExZDc4dUc1YmdHajNKVDZ4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpKz01I-G488DrFVlVhgjCQMWo7RWHqn0TsiaeSf5UI7jXUjVucbmLve1cDb_aem_nJoMztCgy-0Gy2dqrz187Q for more information

05/30/2026

Buckle Up Event in progress! Car Seat Safety Checks today.

05/29/2026

Registration is now open for the June 5th SUIDI (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigation) Training hosted by the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. This CDC-developed training provides best practices for infant death investigations and is designed for investigators, law enforcement, coroners, EMS, social workers, and related professionals.

🗓 June 5, 2026
📍 Andover CAPS – Andover, KS
🍴 Lunch & CEUs provided

Learn more and register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hXTFPqLWK6PqwlYY4pJGOBBABnI2gDUsxCnJpklbLqQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

05/23/2026

Grill Season has started! Keep your family safe with these tips: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling

There’s nothing like a hot dog or veggie burger straight off the grill! Keep your kids safe during cookouts by creating a kid-free zone at least 3 feet around the grill on all sides. Learn more: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling

05/23/2026

Layers of protection are critical in Drowning Prevention. A momentary lapse in supervision can have devastating consequences, leading to severe injury or even death. Learn more!

05/21/2026

Is your child ready for an E-Bike? Learn more about E-Bikes here.

"Is your child ready for an e-bike? 🚲⚡ Before riding an e-bike, kids should have strong skills on a traditional pedal bicycle, follow traffic rules 🚦, wear a helmet every ride 🪖, and be able to handle increased speed and size safely.
Recommended guidance:
• Under 12 years: No e-bikes 🚫
• Ages 12–15: If ready, choose Class 1 only 🚲
• Ages 16+: Start with Class 1 👍
Always check local and state laws before riding.
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