Did you know that three out of four children are not properly secured in their car seats? Motor vehicle crashes are also a leading cause of death for children ages 1–12, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Keeping your child safe starts with using the right car seat and installing it correctly. Our Child Passenger Safety program provides education and hands-on assistance to help parents and caregivers make sure their child's car seat is properly selected, installed, and used.

Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to provide personalized guidance and help you feel confident that your child is safely secured every time you travel.

Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician:
Jessica Schindler, BSN, RN, CPST

Whether you have questions about choosing a car seat, installing a new seat, transitioning to the next stage, or properly securing your child, we're here to help keep your little passengers safe.

Through our Maternal and Child Health Program, the Ralls County Health Department receives funding from the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program. This funding allows us to provide car seat safety services to any Missouri resident by appointment.


During your appointment, a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician can:

• Check your child's car seat for proper installation and use.
• Identify and correct improper installation or misuse.
• Provide hands-on education to help parents and caregivers safely use their child's car seat in the future.
• Check the car seat for manufacturer recalls and provide guidance on what to do if a recall is identified.
• Answer questions about car seat safety, placement, and transitions as your child grows.

Our goal is to give parents and caregivers the knowledge and confidence they need to keep their children as safe as possible every time they travel.


🚗 Car seat installations and inspections are available by appointment only!