Child Safety Seat Education and Distribution Program

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To register for a child safety seat class and free car seat call 703-246-8850

Toddler in child safety seat Many serious crash injuries and deaths can be prevented with proper use of child safety seats. In Virginia, child passenger safety laws require all children under 8 to be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat, regardless of weight or height.

In partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the Health Department provides free child safety seats to qualifying families. Caregivers interested in this opportunity must attend a child safety seat class. Classes are offered at multiple locations in Fairfax County.

Call 703-246-8850 to register.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a free child safety seat, you must be:

A resident of Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, or City of Falls Church
Able to attend a child safety seat class
A parent, legal guardian, or foster parent of a child aged 7 or younger, OR in your third trimester of pregnancy

Other qualifying conditions include eligibility for or participation in:

Medicaid
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)
Inova Cares Clinic for Women (ICCW)
Free/reduced lunch program

Preparing for Your Child Safety Seat Class

Everyone registered for a child safety seat class must watch the five videos included in the playlist below prior to their class. Failure to view the videos ahead of time will result in the need to reschedule your class. Videos are available in English and Spanish.

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