Safe Kids Northwest Indiana

11/02/2025

Messaging around smoke alarms and batteries is more nuanced now that newer smoke alarms often feature 10-year batteries.

For those ending this weekend, change clocks and check batteries, only if needed. Test smoke alarms monthly.

For more information on changing clocks and batteries: https://nfpa.social/4o3pEmg

10/30/2025

🦸‍♂️🎃 We’re wrapping up spooky season superhero-style at the Starke County Sheriff's Trunk or Treat tonight from 5–7pm! 👻

It’s our last trunk or treat of the year, and our superhero team is ready to save the day with candy, Halloween safety tips, and a few spooky surprises! 🍬🕸️

Fly on over and help us end the season with a scream! 💀

10/30/2025

🎃 Halloween is TOMORROW —and your little ghosts and superheroes can’t wait to trick-or-treat! 🍬👻

Before the fun begins, here are a few ways to keep everyone safe while they collect those treats:
✨ Carry glow sticks or flashlights
🦺 Add reflective tape to costumes & bags
🎭 Pick face paint instead of masks
🚸 Cross streets at corners & walk, don’t run—it’s harder for drivers to see as it gets dark, so stay visible and careful!
🧡 Parents—stay close and keep an eye out for excited little ones!

Let’s make sure the only thing that’s spooky tomorrow are the costumes! 🥳

10/23/2025

🦸‍♂️🎉 The wait is over — it’s time for Trunk or Treat at the Family Resource Center La Porte County, Indiana

Join us TONIGHT from 5–7pm (CST) for an evening full of amazing trunks, sweet treats, music, and surprises around every corner! 🍬🎶🎃

Our theme this year is SUPERHEROES — because keeping kids safe is our superpower! 💪🦸‍♀️ Grab your capes, bring the family, and come join the fun — we’ll see you there! 🧡🚗✨

10/23/2025

🎃👻 It’s time to get spooky for a good cause! Join us TONIGHT from 5–7pm (EST) for the 525 Foundation BOO To Drugs Halloween event!

Bring the whole family for a night packed with treats, a live DJ, food trucks, games, and so much more! 🍬🎶🍔🌮🍕 You don’t want to miss this fun, safe, and festive evening — see you there! 🕸️🧡

10/23/2025

We are so excited for tonight! Come see our table at the 525 Foundation’s BOO To Drugs event 💊🚫👻🍬

🎃👻 It’s THIS WEEK!! 👻🎃

Grab your little ghosts and goblins and join us for the 6th Annual Say Boo to Drugs event!

📅 Thursday, October 23
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Howard Park, South Bend

This FREE, family-friendly trick-or-treat event brings together community organizations, law enforcement, and local partners to share resources, prevention messaging, and of course… LOTS of candy! 🍬✨

Costumes encouraged — fun guaranteed!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡

10/22/2025

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat fun is ON at Elkhart County Family Resource Center…just moved inside thanks to the rain and cold temps! 🌧️❄️➡️🏠

Come find our spook-tacular table and join the fun from 4–6pm (EST)! Games, treats, and laughs for the whole family — don’t miss it! 🕸️✨🍬🥳

10/22/2025

Our coalition had the pleasure of attending Safe Kids Worldwide last week! ✨

It was an incredible time learning about the latest in injury prevention. We’re so excited to bring new programs, ideas, and inspiration back to our communities to help families stay safe and thriving 🙌

We loved meeting and seeing what other Safe Kids coalitions are doing to keep their communities safe all around the world! 🌎💙 And of course, it was wonderful spending time with our friends at Safe Kids Indiana and Safe Kids Greater Lafayette! 🫶💛

10/22/2025

Come on out to the Elkhart Co. Family Resource Center TONIGHT! We’re so excited to host a trunk tonight 🥳🍬

Elkhart County Trunk or Treat 🎃

𝗘𝗹𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
500 N. Nappanee Street (Parking Lot), Elkhart, IN
TODAY 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺. - 𝟲 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗦𝗧

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!
𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘! 👻

Join us for a night full of:
• Candy & Sweet Treats 🍬
• Live DJ & Music 🎶
• Family-friendly Fun for All Ages ✨

For more information, please call us at 574-218-7944 or email us at elkhartfrc@geminus.care.

10/17/2025

🚗 Buckle up, Griffith! The holiday season is almost here — let’s make sure your family is safe before the celebrations begin. Join us and the Griffith Indiana Police Department at our Griffith Car Seat Safety Event and let our certified technicians check that your child’s seat is installed securely.
📍 Griffith Fire Department Station 1 — 130 N Lafayette St, Griffith, IN 46319
📅 Saturday, November 8
🕒 9am – 12pm (CDT)
📞 Call (219) 488-1380 or use the link below to book your appointment. A quick safety check today means peace of mind all season long 🫶🎄🎉

🔗 Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/779sfyj/lp/1525c70b-a871-4d3c-a051-ec89c7e36e61

10/04/2025

Come visit us today at Schererville Fire Department Open House from 11a to 2p at Station #2 located in Plum Creek Subdivision!