Every child deserves to be safe. That’s why we’re on a mission to provide 50 new car seats to families in need by October 15 to make sure that the children we serve will be safe on the roads.

Why Car Seats?

Car seats are crucial for protecting children in vehicles. When installed and used correctly, child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers in passenger vehicles. With your help, we can make a direct impact on child safety in our community.

We are collecting BRAND NEW car seats, with a focus on those that can fit children ages 0-5 years old. These need to be brand new to adhere to the most recent and highest quality safety standards.

Recommended model we are collecting in 2024: Graco Slimfit 3-in-1 Convertible Carseat

How Can You Help?

Drop off a Car Seat: Visit us at Family & Children’s Center, 300 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, 46617, between 10 AM and 2 PM, Monday to Thursday, to drop off a brand new car seat.
Shop and Ship Online via Amazon: If you prefer to donate online, you can purchase a car seat directly through our Amazon Wishlist. The car seat will be shipped directly to us.
Make a Monetary Donation Online OR Offline: Every dollar counts! If you wish to contribute financially, you can donate here. Your funds will go directly towards purchasing car seats. Each seat costs $200, but any amount you can offer will make a significant difference. You can use our online form to make a gift directly online or complete the form and choose "check" to let us know you'll be mailing your donation. Mail donations to: 300 S. Saint Louis Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46617 attn: Buckle Up Baby.

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Donate a safe, new car seat to a family who can’t afford one and you just may be saving a life.