Where can I find information on a program that would provide a carseat to a very low income family? We have a family at church that is in need of an infant seat. They have asked for a used seat but I hate to see what they will end up with. I am in Wake County North Carolina if that helps.
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Patriot201
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COuld your church buy them a Cosco Scenera? It is about $40.
The reason I ask is because sometimes the health departments can't provide seats to everyone. If there is a way for the family to get a seat from the church, that would guarantee them a seat to use.
If the church can help, I would definitely recommend a Scenera. They will get FAR more use out of it than out of an infant carseat.
The reason I ask is because sometimes the health departments can't provide seats to everyone. If there is a way for the family to get a seat from the church, that would guarantee them a seat to use.
If the church can help, I would definitely recommend a Scenera. They will get FAR more use out of it than out of an infant carseat.
strollerfreak
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I have to agree...see if a small group, or a sunday school class would consider "sponsoring" her and purchasing either an infant seat or a Scenara for her.
The small group I'm in is sponsoring a single mom of 2 *large* kids...we're buying the 18m DD who is 38lbs a FPSVD, and the 4yo ds a new booster. Had I not brought it up, the DD would have went into a shield booster when she hit 40lbs because the mom had no choice and no extra income.
God can make it happen, he just might be using you to facilitate it.
The small group I'm in is sponsoring a single mom of 2 *large* kids...we're buying the 18m DD who is 38lbs a FPSVD, and the 4yo ds a new booster. Had I not brought it up, the DD would have went into a shield booster when she hit 40lbs because the mom had no choice and no extra income.
God can make it happen, he just might be using you to facilitate it.
I know that our local Sheriffs office has them for free. Maybe you can contact your local police dept/sheriffs office to see if they offer them also. Also I am not sure what state you are in but in Florida (FHP) Florida Highway Patrol has a safety seat inspection where they give out free seats.
mommyto4kiddos
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Try safekids maybe google it to find the number near you.
Bryana'sMomma
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I'm in Minnesota.
Here if your on WIC or have use a public health nurse you can get a free seat back when my dd was a baby it was a Cosco Touriva now the Scenera.
Also alot of our health insurances in our state will either give you a seat or give you a voucher for to go get one at Target.
If your on low income state health insurance MN CARE, or Medical Assistance here you can get a free seat.
You could have the church give her a babyshower prehaps and make sure she get's a good seat as well as some other items she'd probaly really need.
Here if your on WIC or have use a public health nurse you can get a free seat back when my dd was a baby it was a Cosco Touriva now the Scenera.
Also alot of our health insurances in our state will either give you a seat or give you a voucher for to go get one at Target.
If your on low income state health insurance MN CARE, or Medical Assistance here you can get a free seat.
You could have the church give her a babyshower prehaps and make sure she get's a good seat as well as some other items she'd probaly really need.
Dawn--I'm also in Wake County.
I know of a good program in Durham it's called Welcome Baby. They provide low cost car seats based on income and they are available from infant to booster. They range in price from $10-$45.
Here is their website:
http://www.welcomebaby.org/car_seat_program.html
I know of a good program in Durham it's called Welcome Baby. They provide low cost car seats based on income and they are available from infant to booster. They range in price from $10-$45.
Here is their website:
http://www.welcomebaby.org/car_seat_program.html
Thank you Apple! I will talk to her. I may be able to help her if it is the lower end of the cost with there income.
They have asked the church members for a used seat in excellent condition but I would rather see them have a new seat if possible. There baby is to be born at Duke. He has some problems(legs not growing properly...) that they have found in utero so a baby bucket will suit him better at first.
I am in Garner. We should all get together some time.
They have asked the church members for a used seat in excellent condition but I would rather see them have a new seat if possible. There baby is to be born at Duke. He has some problems(legs not growing properly...) that they have found in utero so a baby bucket will suit him better at first.
I am in Garner. We should all get together some time.
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