Children's of Alabama - Southeast Child Safety Institute

The Southeast Child Safety Institute (SCSI), a cooperative program sponsored by Childrenâ€™s of Alabama and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, provides research, education and community services to prevent childhood injuries. Its programs also provide support to other professionals and agencies statewide that advocate for childrenâ€™s health and safety. In addition, the SCSI distributes printed and electronic educational materials on injury and poison prevention.

What is it?

The Southeast Child Safety Institute (SCSI), a cooperative program sponsored by Children’s of Alabama and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, provides research, education and community services to prevent childhood injuries. Its programs also provide support to other professionals and agencies statewide that advocate for children’s health and safety. In addition, the SCSI distributes printed and electronic educational materials on injury and poison prevention.

Who is it for?

Alabama children.

Why do they do it?

Childhood injuries are the leading cause of child death, disability and health care expenditures. Numerous models of injury prevention have demonstrated impactful outcomes.

Impact

The SCSI has supported activities leading to child safety legislation, statewide car seat instruction and installation, head injury prevention programs in schools, an 800 (24/7) statewide number for poison information, and assistance to the public and health care professionals. Results include increased car seat and booster seat usage, decreased teen driver fatalities and improved safety awareness among Alabamians.

Contact: Garland Stansell
Chief Communications Officer
Telephone: 205-939-6250
Email: garland.stansell@childrensal.org

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