Safe Kids Columbia Coalition

03/31/2026

April 11th with Harrisburg Parents as Teachers Curriculum Partner at Harrisburg Elementary. Safe Kids Columbia Coalition will be attending.

Our Big Truck Event is coming up on April 11th!!! Luda’s Lemonade will be joining us this year!

03/30/2026

New standards for water beads established by the US Consumer U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - These are often sold as toys or sensory items that you might purchase for your kids.
Specifically, the new standard establishes:
1) A maximum expansion size for water bead toys to prevent them from becoming large enough to cause blockages if ingested, and other injuries if inhaled or inserted into an ear or nose;
2) Limits on the amount of allowable acrylamide in the products in an effort to reduce toxicity risks; and
3) Strongly worded, visible warning labels to caution consumers.

CPSC’s New Federal Water Beads Safety Standard Takes Effect to Protect Children from Deadly Hazard

03/30/2026

April 16th with Southern Boone Area YMCA. Another event we are attending in Ashland, MO - Healthy Kids Day.

Join us as we celebrate 175 years of the YMCA with fun, family-friendly events for our community!

📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
✨ Healthy Kids Day + Community Lot Party 🌭🍔🍪
🏃‍♂️ Saturday, April 18
🌿 Spring Clean 5K (Run • Walk • Trash Pickup)
👉 Register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/jcymca/activity/search/detail/7373?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
⏰ Registration: 8:00 AM | Race Begins: 9:00 AM

Come celebrate, connect, and make a difference with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

03/25/2026

Know the risks of liquid laundry packets! Also, know the line - 1-800-222-1222

It’s National Cleaning Week! Did you know that liquid laundry packets are designed to dissolve in water? That means if they come into contact with a child’s wet hands or mouth, they can quickly release concentrated chemicals. Keep your little ones safe by storing these packets out of reach and sight. Always keep them in their original container with the lid securely closed.

03/24/2026

03/24/2026