About Safe Kids Cobb County

Safe Kids Cobb County was created in 1991 by its lead agencies—WellStar Health System and Cobb & Douglas Public Health.  Since then the coalition has grown to include representatives from community, government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations. 

Vision:   

The children in Cobb County will have a safe place to grow and play, free from unintentional injuries.

Mission:

To reduce the number of unintentional injuries of children ages 14 and under through: 

	Community partnerships
	Advocacy
	Public awareness
	Distribution of safety equipment and education on its proper use

The following organizations are actively represented through the Safe Kids Cobb County Coalition: 

Cobb County Public Safety
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
FedEx
MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service
US Army Corps of Engineers
Smyrna Fire
Puckett EMS
Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services
Georgia Child Fatality Review Board Cobb County Parks
Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Other corporate partners include:

Day’s Chevrolet
Babies R Us
Regal Lager, Inc.