Sanford Health
Project 8 Governor's Car Seat Program
Project 8's goal is to keep kids safe by making sure they are in the best child seat for their height and weight. Kids should remain in a car seat until they are at least 8 years old because it is at this age that children often reach 4'9" and weigh more than 80 lbs. Income eligible families can receive free child seats through the Project 8 program with proof of eligibility. Links:
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One-on-One Inspections for Families
At Sanford Children’s CHILD Services we offer free education to any individual in need. We have Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on site Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm. You can call 605-333-0698 to schedule an appointment.
Income Eligible Car Seat Distribution
Project 8 distributes car seats to income eligible families across South Dakota as well as those who have children with special needs.
Child Safety Seat Distribution Guidelines
- Parent/Caregiver must be a South Dakota resident.
- Parents/Caregivers must show some proof of financial assistance prior to receiving a seat. (Examples of types of financial assistance accepted include: WIC card, Medicaid card, food stamps, Child Care subsidy, Head Start eligibility, etc.)
- Each child receiving a child safety seat must be present at the time the seat is provided to be properly fitted for the seat. Recommendation: Expectant mothers should be within two months of their due date when receiving a seat.
- Parents/Caregivers are required to receive instruction on how to properly install their new seat prior to leaving the agency with the seat.
- Child safety seats are fitted to each individual child and are expected to follow that child. No more than one seat will be provided to a child under any circumstances.
Project 8 is a statewide program. Our office covers 16 counties, with Project 8 community partners in the follow counties; Clay, Davison, Douglas, Hutchinson, and Minnehaha.
5/19/2010