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Safe Kids Kansas Inc., is a Coalition of over 60 statewide and regional organizations and businesses dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries to Kansas children ages 0-14. Unfortunately, preventable injury remains the leading killer of Kansas children ages 1-14, taking more lives than any other cause including diseases, homicide and suicide. This year, one child in four will suffer a preventable injury that is serious enough to require medical attention. Safe Kids Kansas is a 501c(3) charitable organization and is affiliated with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. The designated lead agency for Safe Kids Kansas is the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Events Calendar: A list of events
around the state.

What Can You Do?

• Join or organize a local Safe Kids Coalition in your community.
• Establish programs and public policies in your community.
• Become a Parent Advocate.

What’s Going On?

• 2007 Coalition Fact Sheet
• Progress Report: The progress report documents the decrease in unintentional injuries in Kansas children over the past ten years in each of the leading injury risk areas, and provides guidance on future prevention efforts.
• Awards: Nominations for Annual Awards recognizing injury prevention efforts throughout the state.
• Annual Report: A summary of activities and programs
  - 2007