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"Walk This Way" Pedestrian Grants 2009

Pedestrian Grants 2009

Once again we are pleased to offer Pedestrian Grants to our Partners!

Find out how you can help us to increase the number of walkable communities in Canada!

Application deadline is July 31, 2009.

About Safe Kids Canada

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children in Canada. We work to keep kids safe. Safe Kids Canada collaborates with partners across the country to conduct research, raise awareness, educate families, and advocate for safer environments to protect children from injury.

 

"Injuries continue to be the number one cause of death for kids. But it doesn't have to be that way. Giving parents practical and reliable solutions to keep kids safe - that's what we do," says Pamela Fuselli, executive director, Safe Kids Canada.

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Safe Kids at every ageSafe kids at every age

As children get older, they encounter different risks for unintentional injuries based on their cognitive, behavioral, and physical development. The preventative care that infants, children and adolescents receive directly impacts their ability to lead an injury-free childhood.

Safe Kids at every stageFind out how you can protect your child.

 

 

 


» Resources and Programs

Child and Youth Injury in Review, 2009 Edition - Spotlight on Consumer Product Safety, Public Health Agency of Canada (pdf)

Walk This Way in Canada

Safe Kids Canada Resources Listing

Child & Youth Unintentional Injury: 1994-2003 10 Years in Review - National Report (Updated July 2007)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

» Updates

Safe Kids Canada applauds new booster seat laws to protect children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

»Safe Kids Week 2009: Home Product Safety

Canada is known for being a safe place to raise kids. But when it comes to home product safety we fare no better than much of the developed world. Like most countries, home product related-injuries are quite common. In fact, over 18,000 emergency room visits are related to home product injuries.

Home Safe Home Educational Resource

Click on the image above to download "Home Safe Home" educational resource for Safe Kids Week 2009.


 


Page published on 2009-06-24
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