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Source: KidsInDanger.org The holidays are a special time to connect with loved ones, but if you’re traveling with children, safety should be a top priority. Here are five travel tips to help your holiday be as safe as it is memorable. Read more details about travel safety here and enjoy...
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Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
 Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they...
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Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of 2023, requires individuals to keep unattended...
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Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep
Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep
Infant Products RecalledMoonseasleep pack and play mattresses are recalled due to suffocation hazard for infants and violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pack and play mattresses and contact Moonseasleep via email at service@moonseasleep.com to receive a full refund and for directions on how to...
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Safety
Safety
Utility Assistance Programs Warm Up Across the State If you or your family need a place to escape the cold, make sure to find a warming shelter in your area. Below are links to warming shelters across the state.  For assistance with housing or shelters that are not listed...
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Recalls/ Safety
Recalls/ Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using iCraves high chairs because they do not comply with federal safety standards for high chairs and for infant sleep products and pose a suffocation risk, as well as entrapment and fall hazards...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time
Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 14, 2023Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192  ProtectMIChild Registry keeps kids safe from adult ads online as summer break beginsLANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the state’s ProtectMIChild Registry has expanded to include four more online platforms popular with kids and teens. As Internet Safety Month continues through...
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