Welcome to Safe Kids Grand Forks!
The problem: unintentional childhood injury
Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death among children ages 19 and under in the United States. Each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury. In addition, most of these unintentional injuries and deaths are preventable.
The solution: Safe Kids
Safe Kids Grand Forks is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries. Since its founding in 1988, Safe Kids Worldwide has helped contribute to a 64% reduction in unintentional injury-related deaths among children and teens ages 19 and under.
Safe Kids Grand Forks is one of more than 400 state and local coalitions across the United States and part of a network that spans over 30 countries. These coalitions bring together health and safety professionals, educators, businesses, foundations, government agencies, and volunteers to educate families and protect children from preventable injuries—the leading cause of death for children and teens.
Locally, Safe Kids Grand Forks unites community and regional partners who are committed to reducing childhood injuries through education, outreach, and advocacy. Coalition members include representatives from emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire departments, service organizations, childcare providers, schools, government agencies, city departments, parents, the University of North Dakota, and Altru Health System.
As a program of Altru Health System, Safe Kids Grand Forks serves northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Through a strong network of community partnerships, the coalition provides injury prevention programs and resources that help keep children and young adults safe at home, at school, at play, and on the road.
Lead agency: Altru Health System
Altru Health Systemis proud to serve as the lead organization for Safe Kids Grand Forks. Altru is a community-owned health care system serving northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Since Safe Kids Grand Forks was launched, Altru has supported the coalition and its programs to help keep kids in our community and region safe.
Outstanding Coalition of the Year
In June 2013, Safe Kids Grand Forks was awarded the highest distinction given out by Safe Kids Worldwide when they were named the outstanding coalition of the year. We are grateful to our coalition partners and members for helping us to achieve this recognition.