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