Welcome to Safe Kids Cobb County

The Problem: Accidental childhood injury

Accidental injury is the number one cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States.  Also, each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury.

The Solution: Safe Kids

Safe Kids Cobb County is one of more than 300 grassroots coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families.  Safe Kids Cobb County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury.   We know our efforts are needed because as many as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.

About Us Safe Kids Cobb County was created in 1991 by its lead agencies—WellStar Health System and Cobb & Douglas Public Health. - more	Programs Safe Kids Cobb County works with local schools, community groups, and businesses to implement child injury prevention programs.  - more
Safety Information Review our Safety Information page for important information on Georgia Child Safety Laws, recalls, fact sheets, and tips - more	Resources Check out the resources page for links to additional information - more
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News

Check out the Consumer Products Safety Commission's latest children's recalls here.

Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E.
(Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error)
Course Available - click here for more information.

March 18 - 24, 2012 is National Poison Prevention week.  Click here to read more.

Review water safety tips to help prevent drownings among children - more.

Events

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations - more.

Contact Information

Safe Kids Cobb County

Amanda Walpole
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
1220 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 852-3285
ajwalpole@dhr.state.ga.us

Lisa Gardner
WellStar Health System
114 Cherry Street Suite G
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 793-7185
lisa.gardner@wellstar.org