Safety

Car Belt
Car Safety through the Traffic Injury Prevention Program- 800-227-2358
Also, click on link below for interactive tour of proper car seat use. - www.chop.edu/consumer/
City of Philadelphia Loaner Car Seat Program
Loans car seats to low income families and instructs them on their proper use- 215-685-7485 - www.phila.gov
FREE Home Safety Inspection-Injury Prevention Program City of Phila
A home safety inspection checks out the following: a properly operating smoke detector, carbon monoxide levels, hot water temperatures, improperly placed electrical extension cords and overloaded electrical outlets, loose carpeting, loose stairs, handrails on stairways and grab bars in bathrooms, slippery bathroom surfaces, and improperly placed medication and cleaning chemicals.
In addition, if needed, we distribute free items such as smoke detectors, bath-water thermometers, nightlights, and rubber bath mats. Call 215-685-7441
- www.phila.gov
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
A variety of assistance for the prevention, detection, and treatment of childhood lead poisoning- 215-978-2788. Lead Safe Babies Project- free lead cleaning supplies and free home inspection for new or pregnant parents- 215-685-2797 - www.phila.gov/health/units/lead/index.html
Poison Control Center
The mission of the center is to reduce the number of accidents, severity of injuries, the number of deaths, and the healthcare costs associated with poison exposures- 800-222-1222 - poisoncontrol.chop.edu
Cribs for Kids
A program of the Maternity Care Coalition that provides cribs for needy families in Philadelphia to help reduce the deaths due to SIDS and improper sleep environment. Cribs are provided to families who are otherwise unable to purchase one. In addition, Cribs for Kids provides education and training on proper sleep environment to all families receiving a crib, as well as health providers and the public- 215-989-3589 - www.MOMobile.org
Smoke Free Philly
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the Smoke Free Philadelphia program provides free stop smoking classes (including free Nicotine Replacement Therapy-gum and patches) and free educational material to help make for a more healthy Philadelphia. Call, 215-683-LIVE. - www.smokefreephilly.org - Click here for smoke free pledge
Quit Line
Pennsylvania's Free Quitline, 1-877-724-1090, is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting. - www.dsf.health.state.pa.us
Smoke Detector Hotline
Philadelphia Fire Department's Smoke Detector Hotline for FREE smoke detectors- call 215-686-1176- Also click below for their Home Fire Safety Checklist - www.phila.gov/fire/ - Home Fire Safety Checklist