Safety First at Children's Hospital Colorado

While our passion is taking care of kids' health needs, we'd like nothing more than for families to never have to use our services. That is why Children's Hospital Colorado dedicates so many resources and partners with so many organizations to help prevent injuries in children. There are things you and your family can do to stay safe, ways to get involved in the community to promote safe-kid initiatives, and many educational resources for families and professionals.

Information for keeping your family safe

  • Resources for parents
    Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.
  • Resources for teens
    From camping safety to self-defense basics, we'll help you get prepared to prevent injuries, deal with emergencies, and protect yourself in serious situations.

Organizations and programs focused on safety

  • Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
    Children's Hospital Colorado offers the only hospital-based multidisciplinary child abuse program in Colorado, and one of the oldest in the nation. With our partner, The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, we help identify, treat and console child abuse victims and their families. Learn more about our child abuse services and The Kempe Center.
  • Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute
    Children's Hospital Colorado and Rocky Mountain Kiwanis District have joined in partnership to create the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI), for injury research, prevention and outreach education. Learn more about KPTI and its programs.
  • Junglemobile
    The Junglemobile program provides injury prevention education to children ages 3-10 throughout the rural areas of Colorado, Wyoming and western Nebraska. An ambulance (no longer used by the hospital) has been converted into an interactive teaching vehicle and travels to rural communities. Learn how your community can schedule a visit from the Junglemobile!
  • Safe Kids Colorado
    Safe Kids Colorado, led by Children’s Colorado, is a partnership of statewide and regional organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries to Colorado children ages 14 and under. Safe Kids Colorado is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of more than 600 coalitions and chapters nationwide, including 19 member countries.
  • Safe Kids Denver Metro
    The Safe Kids Denver Metro Coalition is a partnership of agencies, businesses and individuals with a common mission of reducing preventable injuries in children. Learn more about the efforts of the Safe Kids Denver Metro and how you can become involved.