Safe Kids Johnston County

05/29/2026

📣✨ Let’s Keep Johnston County Kids Safe—Together! ✨📣
You’re invited to join us for the next Safe Kids Johnston County Meeting!
🗓 Thursday, June 4 ⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 In Person: Partnership for Children of Johnston County
1406-A S. Po***ck Street ~ Selma, NC 27576
💻 Prefer to join virtually? We’ve got you covered!
👉 Join via Zoom: https://Bit.ly/SafeKidsMeeting
This is a great opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about bringing awareness to preventable injuries. Whether you’re a longtime partner or brand new, your voice matters!
💡 Learn what’s happening in our community
🤝 Build partnerships
💙 Help make a real difference for kids and families
Together, we can create a safer Johnston County—one child at a time. We hope to see you there!
📞 Questions? Contact Jennifer at 919-750-3703

05/27/2026

May is Water Safety Month! Did you know your swim suit color matters? Check out this important piece of information from our friends at Safe Kids North Carolina

Do you know the best swimsuit color for your child's safety? Many parents select swimsuits based on style, cuteness, or comfort. However, those factors become irrelevant once a child goes underwater! In order to spot your child quickly if there's an emergency, it's important to pick the right swimsuit colors for safety is more significant than most people realize.

🌊Water absorbs light unevenly, making only a few select colors stand out from under the surface.

☀️Neon yellow & neon green stand out, while blues, oranges, and pinks disappear completely underwater due to glare & color distortion in pools.

🤽Chlorine, ripples, and bright sunlight scatter light, making white and light pastels look like surface reflections.

For more resources on pool and water safety for your kids, follow us at Safe Kids North Carolina or visit our website, linked in the comments below!

05/27/2026

We are excited to joining in on the fun this year!

Just found out - Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Safe Kids Team (FULL)!!
We are looking forward to meeting everyone who has signed up FILLED UP the July 9th date!

The dates are filling up fast, sign up today.

To register, please visit: forms.gle/Ybtt8GcepA2LThYw5

05/15/2026

📖💛 Help Us Grow Our Lending Library! 📚
Kids Care Pediatrics has a special Lending Library where young readers can borrow books during their visits. We’re seeking donations of gently used children’s books to keep the library growing! Drop off your book donations at 101 Kellie Drive, Smithfield, NC, and help us inspire more young readers. 🧡

05/14/2026

Reserve your spot today. Safe Kids is excited to be joining the fun on July 9th with a special story and activity.

We are excited to partner with Chick-fil-A Smithfield-Selma this summer for Little Nuggets & Me!

Join us for some fun on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from June to August. Enjoy story time, engaging activities, and much more. Admission is free, but we kindly ask that you bring a book to donate.

Registration is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. The program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Save your spot now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMLmbsQLVAf83iyTeDXuLNRZ5KT7Ytr9V4OAU56RwCfV_5kw/viewform?pli=1

05/14/2026

💧 May is Water Safety Month! 💧
As the weather warms up and we spend more time around pools, lakes, and beaches, it’s the perfect reminder to stay safe in and around the water.
✅ Always keep a close eye on children—no distractions
✅ Wear life jackets that fit and are Coast Guard approved
✅ Never swim alone

🎉 Join our friends from Alligator Steps Swim School and Clayton Fire Department on Saturday, May 16 for a FUN and FREE Water Safety Event! 🎉

A little awareness can prevent big accidents. Let’s make safety a priority so everyone can enjoy the water with peace of mind! 🌊💙

Join us and the Clayton Fire Department this Saturday, May 16th, for a FREE community Water Safety Event from 3-5pm! 🛟🌊

Kids ages 3-12 will ‘travel’ through the pool while visiting 5 interactive water safety stations - learning life-saving skills and earning passport stamps along the way. Be sure your kiddos come prepared to get in the water!💦

After the adventure, head outside to visit our friends from the Clayton Fire Department for a fire truck experience and life jacket fitting. 🚒🦺

Reserve your families spot now!
www.AlligatorSteps.com/water-safety

05/12/2026

💊 Operation Medicine Drop Saves Lives 💊
Unused or expired medications can be dangerous if kept at home. Operation Medicine Drop offers a safe, easy way to dispose of them and helps prevent misuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental harm.
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Freedom Biker Church, 669 Tarheel Road, Benson, NC 27504
In partnership with NC MedAssist and Alliance Health
Hosted by Safe Kids Johnston County and Johnston County Sheriff's Office
Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep our community safe! 💙

05/04/2026

Our coordinator Jennifer Evans Williams and her husband are at the annual Safe Kids North Carolina Injury Prevention Conference this week. Jennifer is excited about bringing back lots of new information for our community.

04/28/2026

Operation Medicine Drop DEA Take Back Day April 25 2026 was a success!
Thank you all for helping keep our community safe and healthy!
Smithfield, NC Police Department

04/27/2026

Happy Monday Morning! ☀️
We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who gave their time and energy to make our Operation Medicine Drop event on Saturday, April 25 such a success!
A huge shout-out to our amazing partners:

Our Coordinator, Jennifer Evans Williams
The Captain and two officers from Smithfield, NC Police Department
Mary Lahr Cain with Be SMART for Kids
Kimetha from the Johnston County Health Department Johnston County Government

Together, we collected 9 pounds of unused and expired medications! 💊👏

It was definitely a HOT day — at one point, the temperature inside the car of our Hot Car Display reached 133 degrees.

We also want to thank everyone who shared our event and showed up to safely dispose of their medications. Your support truly makes a difference!

We were grateful to have Allison E Boyd, Chair of the Board of Directors for our Lead Agency Partnership for Children of Johnston County, stop by to drop off medications and show her support.
Thank you all for helping keep our community safe and healthy!
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