"Walk This Way" 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 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.

Find out how you can protect your child.

Safe Kids News - Summer 2009

Planning a driving trip this summer? "Boost" your child's safety, says SafeKids Canada

World Health Organization "Global Status Report on Road Safety released on June 15.

World Health Organization releases report on child injury prevention

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.

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

Click here and find how you can keep your kids safe!