Qualifications
Who Qualifies:
Residents of Kern County who currently do not have an appropriate car seat and have viewed the child passenger safety videos based on your child's age.
Proof of residency is required.
After you have completed this education program online or in person and based on your child’s age weight and height one of the following child passenger seats may be provided to your family a 5-Point Harness booster, a backless booster or a convertible safety seat. At Kern County Public Health Services (1800 Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield 93306) a nationally certified Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Technician is available to show you how to properly install your child’s car seat and answer any questions. Please call Public Health at 661-321-3000 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
This service will not be provided if you have received a car seat from Department of Public Health within the last 3 years.