Community Safety Programs: Protecting Precious Cargo

Illinois Department of Transportation

In September 2009, Rush-Copley Foundation received a one-year grant award of $119,842 from Illinois Department of Transportation.  Grant funding support will be used to coordinate the Regional Occupant Protection Resource Center.  The Center oversees and manages car seat safety outreach, awareness, and education to children and their families throughout the community.  Goals of the Center are to increase safety belt usage among adults and teens and increase proper installation of child passenger seats. 

 


  • Care Seat Safety Arwareness Event, Chicago Auto Show, February 2009

  • Robert Brasky, Program Director, Regional Occupant Protection Resource Center, Rush-Copley Medical Center

Rush-Copley Classes and Programs

Child Safety
Taught by a registered nurse and child passenger safety technician, this class focuses on proper car seat installation and seat belt usage.  General safety issues in the home are also covered.

Car Seat Safety Check and Child ID
Keeping you child safe is vital.  Join Rush-Copley and AAA Chicago for a free drive-up safety seat check and Child ID. 

Register for one of these upcoming programs or call 866-4COPLEY (1-866-426-7539).