Child Safety Seat Program

Safety Seat Program

The Safety Seat Program is a statewide child safety seat distribution and education program and is offered free of charge to eligible families.

Eligibility

To qualify for a free child safety seat or booster, applicants must be:

  • Eligible for WIC, Medicaid or FAMIS
  • A resident of Virginia – Western Tidewater Health District (Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Franklin or Southampton County)
  • A custodial parent, legal guardian, or foster parent of a child who is seven years old or younger, or at least in the last trimester of pregnancy and whose child fits within the program’s safety seat manufacturer’s guidelines
  • Attend a safety seat class in its entirety
  • Sign a waiver of liability release form

Application

To start the process for a free car seat, fill out an application.

  • Application must be completed in its entirety – signed and dated (for multiple car seat requests, a separate application for each child receiving the car seat must be
    filled out)
  • Attach the following information to be considered
    • Picture ID (ID Card or Driver’s License)
    • WIC/Medicaid Card (Mothers ONLY)
    • Legal documents if you’re a foster parent or legal guardian

Contact Information

Last Updated: October 20, 2025