Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition

06/08/2026

Such an amazing day with amazing volunteers and other community partners working to keep kids safe !

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

This year, 5 children have died in hot cars nationwide, with 3 incidents reported in the past two days, a tragic reminder that we can all take steps to help prevent hot car deaths. It only takes a few minutes for a car to heat up and become deadly to a child inside. As summer temperatures rise, more kids are at risk. It's never OK to leave a child alone in a car, not even for a minute, and not even with the window cracked or the car running. To learn more about protecting kids from hot cars: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/hot-cars

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05/15/2026

May 15th is International Water Safety Day! No matter where you are in the world, kids everywhere beat the heat by getting in the water. Today, we're raising awareness about drowning prevention and water safety education! Swim lessons can reduce risk and build confidence in and around water! This summer, make water safety a priority and teach your child a valuable, life-saving skill! 🏊️

05/12/2026

May marks the beginning of “trauma season” — the time of year when health professionals across the United States see a significant increase in unintentional injuries among children. As warmer weather brings more outdoor activities, travel, and time away from school, May through August becomes an especially important time for families to focus on safety.

Each year, 41% of fatal unintentional injuries among children occur during Trauma Season. To support parents and caregivers, we're offering helpful resources, including the My High Five Child Safety Checklist, which includes the top five tips for important safety areas, like bike safety, child passenger safety, and water safety.

Find it here: https://www.safekids.org/safe-kids-month

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Whether you're a soon-to-be mom, a toddler wrangler, the personal assistant to a teen, or the favorite grandma, we want to thank you for all the work that you do and any steps that you take to keep your kids safe from unintentional injuries. We know that parenting can be stressful. Many of us worry about what is best for our children. We want to provide every mom with the best gift, peace of mind. We hope that, with our help and resources, every mom can feel confident that they're doing their best to keep their child safe, healthy, and happy.

05/06/2026

Today is National Bike To School Day! 🚲This morning, families and communities across the country are riding together to celebrate the joy and benefits of biking to school. What started as a one-day event has expanded nationally, helping schools build safer routes and sparking long-term improvements like new sidewalks, bike paths, and policies that encourage infrastructure change.

If you’re participating in a Bike to School Day event, check out these simple bike safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/bike

05/04/2026

May is Safe Kids Month! Safe Kids Month is a national celebration dedicated to inspiring parents to take simple steps that help keep their kids safe as they get ready for summer. Preventable injuries are the number one cause of death among children ages 1-19 in the U.S., and millions more are injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime.

Throughout the month, experts from our nearly 400 Safe Kids coalitions across the country will work directly with children, families, and caregivers in their communities to provide tips, information, and safety devices. Parents and caregivers can find a coalition in their area by visiting: https://www.safekids.org/safe-kids-coalitions-united-states

05/01/2026

Thank you SCSD Franklin Elementary School for hosting a wonderful health fair for their students and their families . Always great community event .

Otto made sure to learn some safety tips too🍊🧡