SAFE KIDS Miami Dade County

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the Proud Lead Organization for the Miami-Dade County SAFE KIDS Coalition.

We respond to the needs of our community by providing professional education, practical training programs, and legislative initiatives essential to promote the safety and wellbeing of our children.

children playing in a pool.
 
children playing in a pool.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Programs

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the Proud Lead Organization for the Miami-Dade County SAFE KIDS Coalition. The Miami-Dade County SAFE KIDS Coalition is comprised of public, private and voluntary organizations united and committed to identify and significantly reduce unintentional deaths and injuries to the children of South Florida. We respond to the needs of our community by providing professional education, practical training programs, and legislative initiatives essential to promote the safety and wellbeing of our children.

Learn about Pool and Water Safety


A Routine Sore Throat or Something More Serious?

March 03, 2025 – To help you understand your child’s sore throat and determine whether it’s nothing to worry about or worthy of a trip to the pediatrician, we compiled some of the common signs and symptoms to look for.

Contact Us

Call the Miami Dade County SafeKids Coordinator at Nicklaus Children's Hospital
305-663-6800

Safety Tips to Prevent Childhood Injuries

Unintentional injuries are one of the leading causes of death among children. Most of these injuries are preventable. At Nicklaus Children's Hospital we are committed to keeping children safe.


A Routine Sore Throat or Something More Serious?

March 03, 2025 – To help you understand your child’s sore throat and determine whether it’s nothing to worry about or worthy of a trip to the pediatrician, we compiled some of the common signs and symptoms to look for.

For more information about SAFE KIDS or for additional age specific safety tips visit:
safekids.org