Programs and services

In these challenging times, The Tom Sargent Safety Center at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital remains dedicated to keeping your child safe.

Virtual Car Seat Education Sessions

A certified child passenger safety technician will meet virtually with you to provide education, technical assistance, and guidance on the installation and use of your child’s car safety seat. While this service does not replace a traditional one-on-one car seat check, it can be a great resource for you until it is safe to begin in-person car seat checks again.

If you are in need of a low-cost car seat, please contact us to see if you are eligible for the ODOT car seat distribution program.

Remote Home Safety Consultations

One of our Injury Prevention Educators connects remotely with you to provide individualized, age specific, home safety education. We are able to share applicable resources, troubleshoot areas of concern, and make suggestions for safety-related products to provide a safer environment for your family.

Virtual Infant Safety Consultations

If you have a little one on the way or a newborn, this is a great resource for learning about best practices in regards to infant safety. Topics include safe sleep, basic childproofing, traveling with baby, and more.

Phone Sales (Curbside Product Pickup)

Families that live locally (Portland Metro Area), are now able to place phone orders for safety products available at the Doernbecher Tom Sargent Safety Resource Center (view available products) and schedule curbside product pickup. Order pickup will be at the main entrance of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or in Hillsboro at the Hillsboro Medical Center. Our team is following safety protocols that adhere to all required social distancing and sanitizing guidelines (pickup timelines and further details provided at the time of order).

Car Seat Program

What it is: Certified child passenger safety technicians will make sure your child is in the right type of seat. We’ll also provide education to make sure the seat is installed and used correctly. We are currently scheduling Virtual Car Seat Consultations to support you in ensuring your child is traveling safely on every trip. There is no cost to you.

Where: You can make an appointment at OHSU Doernbecher or Hillsboro Medical Center.

Kohl’s Sleeping Safe Program

The OHSU Doernbecher Tom Sargent Safety Center and the Kohl’s Cares Program are partners in the Sleeping Safe Campaign to provide educational materials available in nine languages.

What it is: Eligible families will get education and a Cribs for Kids Cribette, Halo Sleep Sack and crib sheet.

Learn more: Visit our Kohl’s Sleeping Safe Program page or call us with questions.

Safety tips

From childproofing your home to getting your child ready for sports, we offer resources and education that will help you prevent injuries.

Find what you need: Our Safety Resources page provides brochures and links to safety products.

Educate yourself: Learn how to keep your children safe in almost any situation. Our Safety Tips have advice on these topics:

• Baby and toddler safety 
• Home and yard safety
• Car and street safety
• Sports and recreation safety
• Water and sun safety
• Holiday and seasonal safety
• Safety when you’re not home

For health care professionals

A key part of our mission is working with health care professionals to reduce childhood injuries. Among the ways we can serve you, your staff and your patients:

• Customized safety presentations at your office
• Professional training opportunities
• Injury-prevention brochures you can share with patients
• Formal or informal referrals

Learn more: Visit our For Health Care Professionals page.

Community partners

• American Red Cross — Oregon Chapter
• Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence 
• Child passenger safety, Oregon Impact
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshops, Community Energy Project
• Oregon Poison Center 
• Oregon State Fire Marshal 
• Oregon State Marine Board 
• Safe Kids Oregon
• Oregon Safe Routes to School
• ThinkFirst Oregon