2023 Event Edition

Safe Kids Grand Forks is dedicated to preventing injuries At Home, At School, At Play and On the Way.

Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death among children ages 19 and under in the United States. Each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury. In addition, most of these unintentional injuries and deaths are preventable and Safe Kids Grand Forks is here to help.

Car Seat Checkup - Grand Forks

Car Seat Checkup - East Grand Forks

Car Seat Checkup - Grafton

Car Seat Checkup - Crookston

Bringing Home Baby

C.A.R.S. Class

Parent Training Series

Safe At Home Alone

Foster Parent Training Series

Smart Sitter

Safe Kids Coalition Meeting

Be the Driver You Want Your Teen to Be

Commit to having both hands on the wheel, two eyes on the road, your mind focused on driving, and your ears alert to your surroundings. You can make a difference! Speak up for safety in 2023!

For more resources visit Impact Teen Drivers

Minnesota Winter Walk to School Day is February 1, 2023

Bundling up and playing in the snow is a cherished activity for students, so we are celebrating our annual Winter Walk to School Day once again! Whether it’s walking to school for classes or exploring your neighborhood with family, we hope you will get out and enjoy this wonderful, wintry season!

After all, this is Minnesota, the land of ice fishing, hockey, cross-country skiing, fat biking, and sledding – why wouldn’t we throw a Walk (and Bike) to School Day party in the middle of the winter? Dig out your hats and gloves and get stepping for Winter Walk to School Day, February 1, 2023.

The idea is simple: go for a walk for at least 15 minutes, and don’t let the cold scare you off. Celebrations can start small or include the entire school – just do something!

Winter Walking 101

Winter has arrived, but that doesn’t mean an end to children walking to school. With the right preparation, walking to school in the winter can be fun and enjoyable! Follow these six helpful tips to encourage students to continue walking to school all winter long: