Did you know?
- Most car crashes happen close to home during short trips in the car.
- Your child’s risk of sever injury or death due to a car crash more then doubles if he/she is not properly restrained for his/her age.
- An infant (up to one year of age) should ride in a safety seat, facing the rear of the car.
- Seat belts aren’t made to fit children under eight years old. For car seat graduates, a booster seat is necessary to avoid injury.
You are eligible to receive and learn how to use a FREE CAR SEAT if:
- You are eligible for Medicaid or are currently on Medicaid.
- A resident of Reynolds County & on the WIC Program
- You meet income guidelines. (Guidelines change every year on April 1st) See table below:
FAMILY SIZE |
MONTHLY INCOME |
WEEKLY INCOME |
2 |
2,888 |
560 |
3 |
3,639 |
705 |
4 |
4,389 |
849 |
5 |
5,139 |
993 |
6 |
5,890 |
1,138 |
7 |
6,640 |
1,282 |
8 |
7,391 |
1,427 |
9 |
8,141 |
1,572 |
10 |
8,891 |
1,717 |
11 |
9,641 |
1,862 |
If you meet these requirements, and have not received a car seat for the same child prior, please call Reynolds County Health Center @ 573-648-2498 ext. 11 to speak to someone today.
Child Restraints
- LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD – Missouri Law requires children less than four years old, regardless of weight, use an appropriate child passenger restraint system.
- LESS THEN 40 POUNDS – Missouri Law requires children weighing less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, to be secure in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for the child.
- LESS THAN 8 YEARS OLD/80 POUNDS OR UNDER 4’9” – Children (ages 4-7) who weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds, and are less then 4’9” tall, must be secure in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat appropriate for that child.