{"id":94549,"date":"2026-10-26T18:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T00:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=94549"},"modified":"2026-10-26T18:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T00:04:43","slug":"car-seat-safety-bilingual-classes-hispanic-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-safety-bilingual-classes-hispanic-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Hispanic families keep kids safe on the road with bilingual classes and free car seats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_94561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94561\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/14164825\/Fatima-Monroy-car-seat-safety.webp\" alt=\"Fatima Monroy is a 37-year-old mother of three who makes sure her children travel safely every time they ride in the family vehicle. She lives in Loveland, Colorado, where she took classes to learn how to properly install and use car seats and booster seats. Photo: Courtesy of Fatima Monroy.\" width=\"640\" height=\"519\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatima Monroy is a 37-year-old mother of three who makes sure her children travel safely every time they ride in the family vehicle. She lives in Loveland, Colorado, where she took classes to learn how to properly install and use car seats and booster seats. Photo: Courtesy of Fatima Monroy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before setting out from her home in Loveland, Colorado, Fatima Monroy secures her three children in the back seat of the family vehicle. Her 8-year-old son rides in a booster seat, while her 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter are safely buckled into age-appropriate car seats.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing that each child is properly restrained gives Fatima peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Yet for many families, ensuring children are properly restrained can be challenging.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly half of <a id=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/car-seats-and-booster-seats\/keep-kids-safe-road\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/car-seats-and-booster-seats\/keep-kids-safe-road\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">families in the U.S.<\/a> do not know how to install a child safety seat correctly. This challenge can be particularly significant among <a id=\"https:\/\/www.safekids.org\/post\/more-half-car-seats-are-not-installed-correctly\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safekids.org\/post\/more-half-car-seats-are-not-installed-correctly\">Hispanic families<\/a> like Fatima\u2019s, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).<\/p>\n<p>Hispanic children are 14% less likely than white children to be properly restrained in a car seat.<\/p>\n<p>Cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers can make it more difficult for Hispanic families to access car seat safety information, <a id=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2577363\/\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2577363\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increasing the risk<\/a> that children may ride in cars without adequate protection.<\/p>\n<p>For parents and caregivers like Fatima, learning how to correctly install and use a car seat can make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Fatima learned about car seat safety through classes offered by <a id=\"https:\/\/thefamilycenterfc.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/thefamilycenterfc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Family Center\/La Familia<\/a>, a grassroots community organization supported by the <a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/about\/community-benefit-report\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/about\/community-benefit-report\/\">UCHealth Community Benefits Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A partnership between The Family Center\/La Familia, <a id=\"https:\/\/safekidsnoco.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/safekidsnoco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safe Kids Northern Colorado<\/a> and <a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/\">UCHealth<\/a> has made the classes possible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Car seat safety classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The classes, which teach families proper car seat use, are offered once a month in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>To register for a class:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/events\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/events\/\">UCHealth events, classes and support groups page<\/a> and search \u201ccar seat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>To register in Spanish, call The Family Center\/La Familia at 970.221.1615.<\/li>\n<li>Classes last approximately one hour.<\/li>\n<li>Two classes are offered in Fort Collins each month. There is also a monthly class in Loveland.<\/li>\n<li>The sessions include demonstrations on how to properly install car seats.<\/li>\n<li>Classes cover <a id=\"https:\/\/www.codot.gov\/safety\/carseats\/colorado-child-passenger-safety-law-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codot.gov\/safety\/carseats\/colorado-child-passenger-safety-law-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado\u2019s laws<\/a> related to child safety seats and seatbelt use. (<a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-education-class-offers-vital-information-and-new-car-seats\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-education-class-offers-vital-information-and-new-car-seats\/\">Learn more about Colorado laws around car seats and boosters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Participants learn about the most common mistakes when installing car seats and booster seats.<\/li>\n<li>Families who need support to acquire a car seat or booster seat for their child can receive one for a suggested $30 donation (requested but not required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Culturally appropriate child passenger safety classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The car seat education classes increase awareness and access to child passenger safety resources for families across the northern Colorado region.<\/p>\n<p>The car seat safety program reflects UCHealth\u2019s commitment to serving communities.<\/p>\n<p>Car seat safety education classes are delivered in a culturally relevant and accessible way, helping parents and caregivers gain the knowledge and confidence needed to keep their children safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel more confident because I know my children are safer in the vehicle,\u201d said Fatima, while her baby girl can be heard babbling in the background.<\/p>\n<p>Culture shapes the way we live and think. In Fatima\u00b4s personal experience \u2014 as a Hispanic mom \u2014 before attending the classes, she didn\u2019t have awareness of the importance of using a car seat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe classes teach us how to properly use car seats, what the dangers of not installing them correctly are, and how we can prevent those hazards,\u2019\u2019 said Fatima. \u2018\u2018We use car seats because it\u2019s required by law, but some Hispanic families don\u2019t always have the awareness about why they\u2019re important or how to use them correctly. These classes help raise that awareness.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Through the classes, she learned that placing children in a proper car seat is a lifesaving practice.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Families who need financial assistance can access free car seats<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Along with access to the classes, Fatima has received car seats for her children, a resource she considers an important support for both her family\u2019s finances and her children\u2019s safety. A $30 suggested donation is requested for a seat.<\/p>\n<p>Fatima stays home to care for her children, while her husband works full time to support the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe support we receive through the car seats provided by the program is incredibly important. In our family, there have been times when money was tight,\u201d Fatima said. \u201cNot having to purchase car seats allowed us to use those savings for other essentials, such as diapers, baby wipes and groceries. It helped us cover other important needs for our children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The average cost of a child safety car seat ranges from $50 to $550. The price may vary depending on the brand and features.<\/p>\n<p>This year, leaders at La Familia have seen increased demand for child safety seats, which may be due in part to families&#8217; limited financial resources and the rising cost of living, said Hilda Yanez, family development coordinator and certified child passenger safety technician at The Family Center\/La Familia.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of a car crash, children and babies are better protected if they are placed in a car seat or booster seat. However, many families lack the resources to purchase a car seat or booster.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For many years, we have helped keep babies and young children safe on the road thanks to the support of UCHealth and Safe Kids Northern Colorado,&#8221; said Gloria Kat, executive director of The Family Center\/La Familia. &#8220;On average, our certified bilingual child passenger safety technicians provide car seat safety education and distribute more than 75 car seats each year to families in need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This work helps ensure that more children travel safely while giving parents and caregivers the knowledge and confidence to protect their families.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018At The Family Center\/La Familia, we are deeply committed to the well-being of children and families. Our vision of creating a community where all families are safe, supported, and thriving becomes a reality through strong partnerships and the generous support of our community,\u2019\u2019 Kat said.<div class=\"su-callout-box col-xs-12 col-sm-6 right\" style=\"background-color:#dce4e7; color:#2e3b44;\">\n<h4><strong>How to keep children safe. Car seat laws in Colorado:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The law requires children under age 2 who weigh less than 40 pounds to ride rear-facing.<\/li>\n<li>Children under 2 who weigh 40 pounds or more may ride rear-facing or forward-facing.<\/li>\n<li>Children must be in a harness car seat (not a booster) until they weigh at least 40 pounds.<\/li>\n<li>Children must be in a harness car seat or booster until age 9. This requirement is new and used to be age 8.<\/li>\n<li>All children and teens under age 18 must wear a seat belt while in a vehicle. This requirement is new and increased from age 16.<\/li>\n<li>Regardless of age, the driver and front-seat passengers must always wear seat belts. This law has not changed.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to seat belt laws, Colorado has a \u201chands-free\u201d law, meaning drivers cannot hold their phones while driving, regardless of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Source: This information was originally published in the <a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-education-class-offers-vital-information-and-new-car-seats\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-education-class-offers-vital-information-and-new-car-seats\/\">car seat education class offers families vital information and new car seats article<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Tackling language and cultural barriers to keep children safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Learning critical car seat safety measures in their own language and in an enabling environment has been crucial for families like Fatima\u2019s, for whom English is not their first language.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to be able to receive the classes in Spanish \u2014 if we need to \u2014 because we feel more comfortable. If we don\u2019t understand something, we can ask questions,\u2019\u2019 Fatima said.<\/p>\n<p>The classes provide valuable child passenger safety guidance for families.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Sometimes, when the classes are delivered in English, parents like me may feel embarrassed to ask questions. Having it in your own language makes you feel more comfortable asking questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The program adapts to the family&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Educating families in their preferred language and in a culturally relevant manner can make a significant difference in their knowledge related to proper child car seat use,\u2019\u2019 said Yanez.<\/p>\n<p>The program serves families from different cultural backgrounds and aims not only to address language barriers but also to recognize cultural factors, including differences in familiarity and experience with child safety seats among some families.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018We use simpler terms and avoid technical jargon to facilitate more understanding. Adapting the language to meet families\u2019 needs is important,\u2019\u2019 said Yanez.<\/p>\n<p>Cultural factors \u2014 such as learned social norms \u2014 and a lack of information in Spanish are among the most common barriers Yanez sees in car seat safety practices among Hispanic families.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018It is important to expand the program\u2019s reach and inform families about how and where to find the resources they need to help prevent injuries and deaths resulting from the improper use or lack of use of car seats,\u2019\u2019 said Yanez.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>UCHealth partners with community programs across Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>UCHealth believes healthcare should mean more than medical care. That\u2019s why UCHealth supports Colorado communities by expanding access to essential services, while continuing to provide traditional medical care. Through partnerships and local programs, UCHealth works to help build a healthier Colorado for everyone \u2014 no matter who they are or where they live.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018The program ensures that parents, guardians and caregivers have a strong education on how to appropriately install and harness their baby into the seat. That&#8217;s one of the big reasons why we do both the car seat classes as well as the fit stations at the hospital,\u2019\u2019 said Kathy Schlepp, manager of <a id=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/injury-prevention-and-outreach\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/injury-prevention-and-outreach\/\">UCHealth\u2019s injury prevention programs<\/a> in the northern Colorado region.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Car seat manuals are also helpful, but they can sometimes be difficult to navigate. We want to make sure that every time children are in a car seat, they are as safe as possible. Car seats have come a long way, but using them correctly is an important part of keeping children safe,\u2019\u2019 said Schlepp.<\/p>\n<p>Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1 to 13, according to experts&#8217; data at the<a id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/child-passenger-safety\/about\/index.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/child-passenger-safety\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to make sure we\u2019re providing families with the education they need. Sometimes, simply making sure parents know how to properly adjust the belts and harnesses can make a big difference in keeping their children safe and reducing the risk of injury if there is a crash. We make sure families have the information they need to keep their children as safe as possible,\u201d said Schlepp.<\/p>\n<p>Experts at the<a id=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/127\/4\/e1050\/65110\/Child-Passenger-Safety?autologincheck=redirected\" href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/127\/4\/e1050\/65110\/Child-Passenger-Safety?autologincheck=redirected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)<\/a> recommend that all newborns leave the hospital in a properly fitted, rear-facing car safety seat.<\/p>\n<p>Increasing proper use of car seats saves lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Child passenger safety has dramatically evolved over the past decade (while) motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for children four years and older,\u2019\u2019 experts at the AAP said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCar seats are designed to protect babies and children and minimize the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash,\u2019\u2019 said Yanez.\u00a0 \u2018\u2018It\u2019s important to keep our children safe when we\u2019re on the road, stay informed, and seek out the resources we need.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A helping hand for parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nowadays, Fatima also volunteers to care for children while their parents attend car seat safety classes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018The program is an extra help for parents. It&#8217;s part of educating us on how to properly care for our children,\u2019\u2019 said Fatima. \u201cI feel more confident supporting other mothers in using the car seats correctly or referring them to the classes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Families should use car seats not simply because the law requires them to, but because they are essential to protecting children, said Fatima, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about car seat safety.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting families to community resources helps foster stronger communities in Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Through education, access to safety resources, and community collaboration, we continue to ensure that children travel safely and families have the support they need to thrive,\u2019\u2019 Kat said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>As a society, the use of child safety seats has profound social significance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The alignment between legal requirements and social norms \u2014 helping communities accept and adopt practices required by law \u2014 has been part of the history of car seat safety regulations in the U.S. Tennessee was the first state to pass America\u2019s <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/car-seat-education-class-offers-vital-information-and-new-car-seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first child seat usage law<\/a> in 1977. <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/gazette.com\/2023\/12\/09\/legislators-honored-for-colorados-first-mandatory-child-restraint-law-a-look-back-f5ba67c9-e7e0-5f9a-8638-5d7ca99060e1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado passed its first law<\/a> on January 1, 1984. By 1985, all states had child seat use laws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you take the classes, you understand things differently. You realize how important it is to use car seats correctly and develop awareness around their importance. You do it not just because the law mandates it. You use car seats correctly because you know it is important to keep your children safe,\u201d Fatima said.<\/p>\n<p>Aligning actions with personal values is an important part of lasting behavior change.<\/p>\n<p>For parents like Fatima, her commitment to using car seats for her children helped motivate her to learn more about their importance and the long-term impact of those safety practices.<\/p>\n<p>As a parent, she also recognizes that the habits she models today are ones her children may carry with them as they grow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCar seats are important because using them correctly is about the lives of our children and the safety of our families,\u201d said Fatima.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before setting out from her home in Loveland, Colorado, Fatima Monroy secures her three children in the back seat of the family vehicle. 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