Car Seats
Vehicle Safety Hotline - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Program at United States Department of Transportation
Vehicle Safety Hotline at Washington Site
A hotline set up for individuals to report problems regarding auto safety or child safety seats. Information can be obtained about auto safety and auto recalls in the United States.
Storehouse Program at Access Ministry
Watertown Site
Provides furniture, appliances, clothing for all ages, shoes, baby items (car seats, strollers, bouncers, etc.), supply of food items, hygiene/toiletry items, bikes, bedding, kitchenware, and limited decor.
Child Seat Distribution Program Program at South Dakota Child Safety Seat Distribution Program
Brookings Site
Current South Dakota law states that any operator of any passenger vehicle transporting a child under five years of age on the streets and highways of this state shall properly secure the child in a child passenger restraint system, and that the operator of a motor vehicle must make sure that a passenger who is at least five and younger than 18 must be wearing a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system. If the belts don't fit properly, the operator must find another safety belt system to secure the child (SD Law 32-37).
This program distributes child seats to income eligible parents and children statewide, by assessing financial need.
The communities listed may have local distribution partners. Call for more information.
Flandreau Community Health Services - Moody County Program at Avera
Flandreau - 309 N. Prairie Avenue
WIC, breastfeeding support, immunizations, school nursing for Colman and Flandreau, education in the community, TB medication management, car seats, promotion of safe sleep/pack-n-plays.
Car Seat Installation and Safety Check Program at City of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
Station 2 - S. Sycamore Avenue
Provides car seat installation and safety checks.
Individuals are encouraged to call 211 to register before arriving at a fire station.
Car Seat Installation and Safety Check Program at City of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
Station 7 - E. Benson Road
Provides car seat installation and safety checks.
Individuals are encouraged to call 211 to register before arriving at a fire station.