CSHD’s Car Seat Safety Program offers free car seats to those who meet certain eligibility requirements.
To apply for the program, applicants must be:
- Eligible for Medicaid ,WIC, FAMIS or qualify by income
- A resident of one of the following localities*: Augusta County, Bath County, Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Highland County, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Staunton, Waynesboro. *U.S. citizenship is not required
- If pregnant, in the last three months of pregnancy
- A Parent, legal guardian or foster parent
To apply, please call or visit your local health department.
Participants must attend a vehicle safety class to learn about installation and car seat best practices.
Check out some additional resources for car seats below:
- Safety videos on installing car seats: English | Spanish
- Car Seat Check Stations – English
- Car Seat Check Stations – Spanish
Last Updated: January 29, 2025