Families at Carrollton Elementary School received new car seats and crucial safety training thanks to Safe Kids Greater Dallas. 

The need was identified by school resource officer Fernando Guzman, who initiated the effort after observing potentially unsafe transportation practices during student drop-off and pick-up. 

“When I started observing drop-off and pick-up, I noticed there were some opportunities to better secure our students in their vehicles,” Guzman said. “I decided to contact our Safety and Security Department, who connected us with Safe Kids. It’s a great feeling to know that our children are being safely transported to and from school.”

After school, parents who signed up for the event lined up in the parking lot to receive their new seats. Carrollton Elementary staff assisted with paperwork while Safe Kids technicians provided hands-on demonstrations and installed the seats. Each seat was registered, and parents were provided with model numbers and expiration dates.

Principal Monica Koen emphasized the school’s commitment to safety beyond the classroom. 

"We're dedicated to educating not just our students but our parents as well," Koen said. "Safety is our top priority, and this partnership ensures our students are protected both during their time with us and during their commutes."

Safe Kids is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, a leading cause of death among children in the United States and worldwide. The organization works with more than 400 network members in the U.S. and partners in 33 countries to promote safety at home, on the road and during play. Safe Kids provides educational resources, raises awareness, advocates for safer environments and supports legislation to protect children.

"Our primary focus is empowering parents with the knowledge they need," said Cinthia Vega, Safe Kids senior injury prevention coordinator. "Ensuring our communities understand how to transport their children safely is absolutely vital."

For more information and safety tips, visit the Safe Kids website.