Childhood Illness and Injury Prevention Program
The goal of the Childhood Illness and Injury Prevention Program (ChIIPP) is to reduce the number of preventable injuries, diseases, and poisonings among children under 14 years old through:
- Education
- Promotion of health and safety practices
Services Provided
- Public awareness campaigns
- Educational materials and resources on child health and safety
- Car seat safety inspection referrals
- Child Passenger Safety Violator program
Program Staff
The program consists of a Senior Health Program Coordinator and a Health Educator. Staff participates in various meetings, including:
Safe Kids Greater Sacramento
To Qualify
This program serves the following:
- Parents to children 0-14 years old
- Foster care parents
- Head Start Program and preschool staff
- Health care providers
- Emergency response providers
- Family Services and social workers
- Childcare providers
- Home visitors who work with families of young children
- Public Health Nurses who work with families of young children
Cost
Not Applicable
Resources
Contact Information
Childhood Illness and Injury Prevention Program
Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone: (916) 875-5869