Child Passenger Safety

Need a Car Seat?

Complete the Free Car Seat Program Application.

Our Program Coordinator will follow-up with a phone call to complete the process.

This program is designed to educate parents and caregivers about the proper ways to transport children using child safety seats and seat belts and to provide appropriate car seats to eligible families. It is an EDUCATION program NOT a giveaway service.

Eligibility Criteria:

Receive some form of public assistance such as WIC or Medicaid and be a Broome County resident.
Fully participate in a minimum 30-minute, hands-on appointment with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Only one seat is provided per child per family. We cannot give car seats to caseworks, friends, or family members.
Have the child/children present at the appointment, unless the participant is expecting.
Have a vehicle present at the appointment. We cannot provide seats to caregivers who arrive in public transportation or a ride-sharing service.
We may not be able to accommodate emergency situations. Please allow ample time to schedule your car seat appointment.

Expecting a baby? Contact us around your 7th month. We cannot give away a car seat before your last trimester.

Car seats are limited and provided with a grant from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

Car Seat Inspections
Need help with a car seat installation? Make an appointment at any of our local fitting stations and meet one-on-one with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. At your appointment, your technician will check to make sure you have the right car seat based on your child’s age, weight, and height, that it is correctly installed into the vehicle and that the child is properly harnessed. All Fitting Stations are by appointment only. Please call for available dates and times.

• Broome County Health Department
225 Front Street, Binghamton
(607) 778-2807

• Broome County Sheriff’s Office
155 Lt. VanWinkle Drive, Binghamton
(607) 778-1168

• Endicott Fire Department
224 Madison Avenue, Endicott
(607) 754-2466

• UHS Trauma & Injury Prevention
33-57 Harrison Street, Johnson City
(607) 763-6327

• Union Volunteer Emergency Squad
8 South Avenue B, Endwell
(607) 754-3414 ext. 223 or visit http://www.unionems.com/

• Vestal Police Department
605 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal
(607) 754-2386 ext. 481

• New York State Police
Location varies
(607) 561-7605 or (607) 561-7400

• Johnson City Fire Department
320 Harry L Drive, Johnson City
carseats@jcfd.org

Child Safety Seat Check Events
At a Car Seat Check Event, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are available to help check car seats for correct use. Families and caregivers do not need to have an appointment and are assisted on a first come, first served basis.
At an event, be sure to bring your:
•   Child
•   Child Safety Seat
•   Vehicle
•   Child safety seat and vehicle manuals, if available.

For questions about Child Safety Seat Check Events, call 607-778-2807.

Upcoming Child Safety Seat Check Events:

Thursday, August 19th

3PM-5PM

Johnson City Fire Department

320 Harry L Drive, Johnson City

Click here for more details.

Saturday, September 27th

11AM-2PM

Endicott Fire Department

224 Madison Avenue, Endicott