Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Free child safety seat for Virginia Residents

To qualify for a free child safety seat in Virginia, applicants must meet all of the following:
  • Medicaid or FAMIS eligible or proof of meeting program income eligibility guidelines
  • Resident of Virginia
  • Parent, legal guardian, or foster parent of the child
  • Last trimester of pregnancy, or provided for children seven years old or younger who fit within the program safety seat manufacturer's guidelines
  • Available to attend a safety seat installation and use class
  • Sign a waiver of liability release form
If you meet the above requirements you may contact your local distribution site to learn how to apply for the program. To use an interactive map to locate a distribution site where you live and learn how to apply to receive a free safety seat click here.
For more information concerning the program or for other technical assistance on child occupant protection and resource information, call 1-800-732-8333.

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