Child Passenger Safety Program

Program Details:	This program provides FREE education on proper car seat installment and child positioning. FREE Convertible and booster seats are available for eligible participants.
Eligibility Requirements:	Live in the Central Virginia Health District (including Lynchburg City and Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell Counties) Receive WIC and/or Medicaid or meet certain income criteria. Individuals may apply for a seat during their last trimester of pregnancy or if they have a child under 8 years of age.
Application & Documents:	Child Passenger Safety Application- Click HERE Proxy Permission Form English Proxy Permission Form Spanish
Additional Resources:	Resources First Ride Safe Ride Every Ride Safe Ride Child Passenger Safety Program Brochure Pregnancy & Seatbelts VDH-Car Seat Laws Safety Seat Checks State-Wide Child Passenger Safety Program
Educational Videos:	Vehicle Seat Belt Use for Children-VIDEO Booster Seat Use Demonstration-VIDEO Forward Facing Safety Seat Demonstration-VIDEO Give 'Em a Boost-VIDEO Boost 'Em in the Back Seat-VIDEO

Last Updated: September 9, 2025