Did you know that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only about 25% of car seats are installed properly?
AFD offers free car seat inspections by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
- Inspections are by appointment only.
- The vehicle the child travels in must be brought to the check.
- Caregivers will be taught to correctly install and use the car seat.
Schedule an appointment
Appointments will be available after March 27.
Did the technician determine you need a new car seat?
Thanks to a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation, and in partnership with the Albany Firefighters Community Assistance Fund (AFFCAF), income-eligible families residing within the city limits of Albany can obtain a car seat at a reduced price.
Car Seat Eligibility
- Proof of residency within the city limits of Albany.
- Meet current WIC income guidelines.
- The car seat technician has determined that a new seat is needed following an assessment, or a referral from WIC.
- There is a $30.00 co-pay per seat, payable in cash upon receipt of the seat.
- Properly fitting seats are distributed only by appointment.
- The child receiving the seat must be present (unless the child is not yet born).
- Limited to one seat per child.
- The program cannot provide infant-only seats. Convertible car seats are well-suited for small babies through the toddler & preschool years.
