Car Seat Safety

Did you know Foster Kinship has nationally certified child passenger safety technicians who offer car seat education and provide car seat checks and assistance with installs for kinship caregivers? We are passionate about ensuring your children are as safe as possible with you, and one easy thing to do is ensure that their car seat or booster seat is installed and used properly!

Classes are offered in two formats, in both English and Spanish. Read the information and instructions below to find out which option is the best fit for your needs! Foster Kinship car seat education classes are offered for kinship families in Nevada only. 

In-Person Car Seat Safety Class

The first option for taking Foster Kinship's Car Seat Safety course is to attend a 3 hour In-Person class, lead by a Child Passenger Safety Technician. These classes are hosted twice a month and will include live instruction, hands-on demonstrations, as well as a Car Seat Check, during which a Child Passenger Safety Technician will ensure that all participants can able to install their car seats independently, and ensure that all children are riding in seats that are safe and appropriate for them.

Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Car Seat Safety Certificate. 

Classes are offered in both English and Spanish

To Sign Up: CLICK HERE or call (702) 546-9988

**Childcare is offered during scheduled classes. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call (702) 546-9988 to confirm availability. 

Hybrid Car Seat Safety Class

The second option for taking Foster Kinship's Car Seat Safety course is to take the self-paced education portion online,  which includes instructional videos and multiple choice questions, then complete an in-person appointment with one of our Child Passenger Safety Technicians. These appointments are scheduled based on availability after the online portion of the course is completed.

To start the online portion of the course: CLICK HERE

Car Seat Safety Tips:

Selecting the right car seat:

• Know your child’s age, height, weight, and special needs
• Understand the best practices for rear facing and forward facing car seats
• Use  guides from SaferCar.gov or Safe Kids Worldwide to select a seat that works for your child and your vehicle
• If you are considering a used car seat, use this safety checklist before purchasing or accepting
• Check out NHTSA’s car seat ease of use ratings

Check to see if your car seat has been recalled:

• Safercar.gov recall information
• Always register your car seat so you can get notices of recalls
• Check the recall list regularly
• Check the car seat manufacturer website
• Call NHTSA’s toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236
• Remember, most car seats expire 6 years after the manufacturer date!

Ensure correct installation of your car seat or booster seat:

• Car seat installation tips
• Car seat installation videos

Review A Parent’s Guide to Playing it Safe with Kids and Cars 

Learn when your child is ready to transition to a seatbelt (it’s later than you might think!)

When in doubt, check it out! Have your car seat checked for free by a Foster Kinship Child Passenger Safety technician. Call 702-546-9988 to make an appointment.