CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY RESOURCES
Florida law requires that all children 5 years of age or younger be properly restrained, regardless of where they are seated in a vehicle. Children through age 3 must be secured in a separate carrier or a manufacturer-integrated child safety seat. Children ages 4–5 may use a separate carrier, an integrated child safety seat, or a safety belt. (F.S. 316.613)
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1–13. The right car seat or booster, installed and used correctly every time, saves lives. The resources below help officers, agencies, and community partners get certified, obtain car seats, host inspection events, and educate families across Florida.
CPS Scholarships
Scholarships for community advocates seeking certification as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs), and for certified CPSTs pursuing recertification, instructor candidacy, or technician proxy status.
View Scholarships (opens in new tab)CPST-I Stipends
Stipends for Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructors (CPST-Is) who teach the CPST Certification Training Course in FDOT priority counties.
View Stipends (opens in new tab)Fitting Stations
Locate Florida car seat fitting stations and inspection events where certified technicians provide hands-on installation checks for families.
Find Fitting Stations (opens in new tab)CPS E-Newsletter
Statewide child passenger safety news, training announcements, and program updates for technicians, agencies, and community partners.
Read the Newsletter (opens in new tab)Car Seat Forms & Reporting
Car seat request, distribution, and inspection reporting forms required for agencies and partners that receive child safety seats.
Access Forms (opens in new tab)Orientation Webinars
Recorded and upcoming orientation webinars explaining program requirements, ordering procedures, and reporting expectations.
View Webinars (opens in new tab)Vehicle & Car Seat Recalls
Check current vehicle and child restraint recalls so officers and technicians can advise families about unsafe or expired equipment.
Check Recalls (opens in new tab)Florida Occupant Protection Coalition
A statewide coalition working to reduce traffic injuries and deaths through education, advocacy, and occupant protection programs.
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Florida Traffic Safety Resource Center (FTSRC) Store
Order child safety seats and free educational and outreach resources, including brochures, tip cards, visor cards, and posters, to support your agency’s child passenger safety efforts.
Visit the FTSRC Store (opens in new tab)