Kohl's Kids Safety Program

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We Care for Your Kids!

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Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida has partnered up with Kohl's Department Stores and its Kohl's Cares® program to promise a brighter, healthier future for the children in our community. As part of their commitment to keeping kids safe, Kohl's has designated proceeds from their Kohl's Cares® program to support Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida's car/passenger safety and water safety outreach programs.

Thanks to Kohl's Kids Safety Program, Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida can further promote childhood safety and wellness events, such as car seat inspections, and safe pool parties to help educate and protect children throughout Lee, Glades, Hendry, Charlotte, and Collier counties.

Did You Know?

  • Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 3 to 14.
  • More than 80 percent of car safety seats are installed incorrectly.
  • Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 in Florida.


About Kohl’s

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,146 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $208 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or join the discussion on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kohls or Twitter http://twitter.com/Kohls.

Car Seat Checks

With the Kohl's Cares Car Seat Check Program, certified child passenger safety technicians from the Injury Prevention Center can help teach parents how to properly install car seats in their vehicles. In addition, low-income families may qualify to receive a car/booster seat free of charge.

More Information

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Car Seat Check Locations

Visit any of the following locations for a car seat check. It is not necessary to be a resident of the city or town in order to have your car seats checked. Click here for Southwest Florida car seat check locations.

2013 Event Schedule
February 8th
County Location
Collier
  • RCMA Rollason CDC
  • 402 W. Main St., Bldg C
  • Immokalee, FL 34142
  • From 9a.m.- 12p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana
February 23rd
County Location
Collier
  • Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
  • 7500 Davis Boulevard
  • Naples, Florida 34104
  • From 9a.m.- 12p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana

Pool Safety

Children and water can be a fatal combination. Drowning is a quick, silent event. A child can drown in as little as two inches of water.

The good news is, this does not have to happen to your child! Drowning deaths can be prevented if the right action steps are taken.

Get Some Pool Tips

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Pool Safety Locations

Visit any of the following locations for a car seat check. It is not necessary to be a resident of the city or town in order to have your car seats checked. Click here for Southwest Florida car seat check locations.

2013 Event Schedule
March 16th
County Location
Lee
  • Lehigh Acres Pool Water Safety Day
  • 1400 West 5th Street
  • Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
  • From 10a.m.- 2p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana
March 30th
County Location
Lee
  • San Carlos Community Pool
  • 6208 Sanibel Blvd.
  • Fort Myers, FL 33967
  • From 9a.m.- 12p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana
April 13th
County Location
Lee
  • Pine Island Pool Water Safety Day
  • 5675 Sesame Dr.
  • Bokeelia, FL 33922
  • From 10a.m.- 2p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana
June 19th
County Location
Lee
  • Bonita Springs Community Pool Water Safety Day
  • 26890 Pine Ave.
  • Bonita Springs, FL 34135
  • From 11a.m.- 2p.m.
Notes
  • Appointment required
  • Contact: Lina Quintana
  • Phone: 239-343-5224 Email:Lina Quintana

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