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Childhood Safety and Injury Prevention

Most parents are surprised to learn that preventable injuries are the leading cause of death and hospitalizations for kids in the United States. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than 9,000 children died in 2022 due to preventable injuries and millions more were hospitalized.  

The important thing to remember about preventable injuries is that they’re preventable. They are not accidents. That’s why Children's Hospital Colorado leads a variety of community-based approaches designed to keep our most vulnerable kids injury-free. Every effort is designed to allow every child the chance to grow up, reach their potential and become whatever they can imagine. 

What we’re doing to prevent injuries  

Children’s Colorado partners with several community organizations and programs to help keep kids safe. 

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 from birth to 19 years of age.  
 
Safe Kids Colorado supports local Safe Kids coalitions and chapters through a combination of outreach, research, advocacy and media. Safe Kids Colorado is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of more than 400 coalitions nationwide, including 30 member countries that works to prevent childhood injuries by focusing on protecting kids at disproportionate risk for preventable injuries. 
 
The Safe Kids Colorado Springs coalition, also led by Children’s Colorado, serves El Paso County and Teller County and is comprised of dedicated public and private partners, including hospitals, nonprofit organizations, schools, law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, public health, family service organizations, parents and caregivers and many others who share a common mission of preventing unintentional injuries in children. The coalition works to connect with families and organizations through events and direct education to increase awareness and share best practices of how to reduce the risk of preventable injury in children. 
 
To get in touch with Safe Kids Colorado, please call:

Child passenger safety program

Children’s Colorado works with the Child Health Clinic, Young Mother’s and Families Clinic, Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP) and community partners to offer car seat safety education programs. Our Injury Prevention Program also certifies and supports a network of Child Passenger Safety Technicians throughout clinical units at our hospitals on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and in Colorado Springs.  

Safety Store 

The Safety Store is located at our hospital in Aurora, with online services to support needs at our other hospital locations. Staffed by safety experts, the store offers a variety of products like car seats and home safety devices to help keep kids safe. All proceeds from the store support Children's Colorado's community-based injury prevention outreach initiatives. 

Community education 

One way to help prevent injuries in kids is by educating families about how they can prepare to avoid risks. Children’s Colorado offers a wide range of parenting resources for caregivers, featuring expert advice on how to keep children safe at home, outside and at school.