About Safe Kids

About Us

Safe Kids Fayette County is a program led by Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The Safe Kids Fayette County Coalition was established in 1993 when the University of Kentucky Medical Center signed a contract with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to become the lead organization. A Steering Committee, made up of various community agencies, was formed and first met in May 1994. FCSKC became the first local community-oriented and community-driven childhood injury prevention program in the area.

Who We Are

SKFC is a network of community partners dedicated to preventing accidental injuries to children by stimulating changes in attitudes, behavior and the environment. We empower families and neighborhood communities to create safe environments, conduct research and advocate for effective laws.

What We Do

There is no one device or solution to effectively prevent all types of accidental childhood injuries. Instead, SAFE KIDS combines several factors to create programs that reduce injuries:

• Educating adults and children.
• Creating safe environments.
• Conducting research.
• Advocating for effective laws.

Coalition Member Partners

• Auto Tech Service
• Babies R' Us
  
• Bluegrass Emergency Nurses Association
  
• Brain Injury Associates of Kentucky
  
• Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  
• Central Baptist Hospital
  
• Child Care Council
  
• Commission for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
  
• Department for Community Based Services - Foster Care
  
• Fayette County Public Schools
  
• FCPS - Early Start Program
  
• FCPS - Family Resource/Youth Service Centers
  
• Governor's Highway Safety Office
  
• Injury Free Coalition for Kids
  
• Kentucky Children's Hospital
  
• Kentucky Injury Prevention Research Center
  
• Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services
  
• Lexington Division of Police
  
• Lexington Family Magazine
  
• Lexington - Fayette County Health Department
  
• LFUCG Division of Parks and Recreation
  
• LFUCG Division of Planning - Bike/Pedestrian Program Office
  
• Pilot Club
  
• Second Presbyterian Church Parish Nursing
• Saint Joseph Hospital East
  
• Sisters of Invention
  
• State Farm Insurance
  
• UK Healthcare Marketing
  
• UK Healthcare Public Relations
  
• UK Trauma Program Office
  
• YMCA of Central Kentucky

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