Wood County, Wisconsin

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Health Department - Injury Prevention

Wood County Health Department's Injury Prevention program provides public education and resources on preventing injuries. The Department provides the following injury prevention programs:

  • Child Passenger Safety
  • Cribs for Kids®
  • Safe Kids Wood County

Please see the sections below for details about of each of these programs.

Child Passenger Safety

We have certified child passenger safety technicians on staff that will provide FREE child restraint inspections. They can check your child restraint to make sure it is safe and not recalled, and will teach you how to safely secure your child in the restraint and how to install the restraint properly in your vehicle.

A child restraint program is available for families who are struggling to purchase a safe restraint for their child. Families, who are currently enrolled in at least one government assistance program such as, WIC or FoodShare, qualify. We encourage a donation of $25 for infant, convertible, or combination restraints and $10 for a booster seat.

A child restraint rental program is also available. This program is designed for short-term rentals, with a maximum rental period of two weeks. A $25 deposit for infant, convertible, and combination restraints and $10 for boosters is required, but refunded once the child restraint is returned.

Resources for child passenger safety:

For a child restraint inspection, or for more information on the programs we offer, please contact the Health Department.

Child Seat

Cribs for Kids®

Cribs for Kids® is a safe sleep program designed to educate families on proper sleep practices for their babies and provide safe sleep environments for the babies if needed. Families who are in need of a safe crib for their child and are enrolled in at least one government assistance program, such as WIC or FoodShare qualify to receive a Graco Pack ‘n Play. We encourage a donation of $25 per crib. For more information contact the Health Department.

Resources for Safe Infant Sleep:

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