WA CPS Update
As we wrap up the 2024 calendar year and continue with important traffic safety efforts in 2025, I want to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation of all your hard work. As we start this new year, I am excited to move forward on some program goals. We are working on holding more tribal member CPST courses, bringing The Safest Ride program to elementary schools, and sustaining our current network of technicians and seat check services.
WASHINGTON CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SUMMIT
Hoping to see many of you at the CPS Safety Summit. Below you will find details.
March 26, 2025 9:00am – 4:30pm
UW-Tacoma Campus, William Philip Hall, 1918 Commerce Street
This day is dedicated to all CPST technicians and instructors. Optional attendance for those who directly support child passenger safety programs and activities (Target Zero Manager, Safe Kids Coordinator,…).
TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/wPcaVMGMSVXTA29dA
CPST INSTRUCTORS will be invited to a full day of enrichment and networking on May 25, 2025. Watch for your email invitation.
AWARD NOMINATIONS REQUESTED!
This awards program will acknowledge the exemplary contributions across the state who have made significant efforts to prevent unintentional child injuries in Washington due to traffic collisions.
- Nominations will be accepted through February 15, 2025.
- Selected recipients will be honored at the Washington Child Passenger Safety Summit on March 26, 2025.
- You may nominate an individual, team, business, or community partner.
Submit your nominations here: https://forms.gle/6ZHGsaoRhpsFM6Ti7
CHILD RESTRAINT/VEHICLE RECALLS
There was a recent recall on certain Nuna Rava child restraints. Be sure to use the most current recall list when conducting seat checks. To access the list, click here.
SAFE TRAVEL FOR ALL CHILDREN (STAC)
Spokane July 15 and 16, 2025
This is an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians (CPSTs) to learn more about adaptive transportation. The two day course combines a classroom learning environment with hands-on exercises. Technicians will be introduced to various medical conditions which may impact restraint selection for the rider. They will be provided with the opportunity to adjust and install adaptive restraint systems. The training concludes with a proficiency exam that evaluates the student’s ability to assess appropriate restraints and to demonstrate proper use and installation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Class size is limited.
If interested in obtaining this enrichment training, send me your answers to the following questions:
- Do you currently work with children with disabilities?
- How do you think you will use this training as a Technician?
- What are you hoping to get out of this training?
- Do you plan to recertify as a technician?
OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES (travel reimbursement not available)
Long Beach, California
Pre-conference Trainings Saturday, March 8th
Conference March 9th – 11th
The 2025 Lifesavers Conference provides a national platform with approximately 70 workshops in ten tracks, plenary sessions, and an extensive exhibit hall. The Lifesavers Conference program is designed to engage federal, state and local government, law enforcement, public health, injury prevention, advocacy, and non-profit organization professionals in an exchange of ideas, strategies, and programs to reduce preventable injuries and deaths.
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY SUMMIT (not to be confused with the Washington Child Passenger Safety Summit)
Spokane
July 15 – 17, 2025
We invite you to be a part of the change. Join us at the Traffic Safety Summit in Spokane, Washington, to learn about the Safe System Approach. Together, we can lead the charge to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in our communities. This event brings together planners, officials, law enforcement, public health professionals, and others committed to making roads safer. We all play a crucial role in this life-saving mission. Hear from national and local experts, share ideas, and explore strategies to reduce traffic deaths and injuries.
Madison, Wisconsin
Extended Learning Sessions: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Conference: Thursday, August 14, 2025 & Friday, August 15, 2025
The Planning Committee is seeking abstracts for extended learning sessions for the 2025 KIDZ IN MOTION International Child Passenger Safety Conference. Extended learning sessions are held on the first day of the conference (Wed., Aug. 13, 2025) and provide attendees the opportunity to fully explore a topic.
▪ Topics can be technical or community education or a combination of both.
▪ Extended learning sessions typically are a 1/2 day (3 hours) to a full day (6 hours) in length.
Presenters are responsible for all expenses related to attending the conference including the conference registration fee, transportation, lodging and meals not included in the conference registration fee.
We encourage you to submit your innovative ideas via the 2025 KIDZ IN MOTION Extended Learning Abstract Submission Form!
Contact Tammy Franks at tammy.franks@kidzinmotion.org with questions.
NOTE: The abstract submission period for 50-minute conference workshops will open in January 2025. If you would like to receive a reminder, email mandi@kidzinmotion.org.
NATIONAL DIGITAL CHECK FORM (NDCF)
Every child passenger safety technician needs to have an NDCF account. Create a user account at www.carseatcheckform.org and have a copy of your CPST certification card to submit. Each time you recertify, you will need to upload your certification card into the NDCF system. If you are struggling with getting used to the NDCF format, visit https://www.cpsboard.org/ndcf/tutorial-videos/ It has numerous tutorials that will help you with setting up an account, adding your agency, and much more.
NEW NDCF ACCOUNTS: When setting up your profile, your account is initially blocked until it is reviewed and approved. You then will receive an automated email. In this email is a link to click on access your account and reset your password. Your name and technician number will not populate on the NDCF until you have completed this step.
TIMELY input of your seat checks is critical to gathering data and activity reports. Many of you utilize a tablet for direct input into the system; while others prefer to use a hard copy then enter the data on your desktop. BOTH methods work and are acceptable. Ensure your data is uploaded to the system regularly to meet the following:
| NDCF SEAT CHECKS | ALL DATA DUE TO SYSTEM |
| October, November, December | January 10th |
| January, February, March | April 10th |
| April, May, June | July 10th |
| July, August, September | October 10th |
RESOURCES
The King County Child Passenger Safety Team led by Laura Miccile has put together a Lending Library website. They have collected a lot of equipment available for borrowing if you need it for CPS-related activities, such as education and training activities, car seat checks, health and safety fairs, etc. Check out the site at https://cpst.myturn.com.
If you are planning spring/summer seat checks and want to offer sign-offs and mentoring of technicians, be sure to schedule your events as soon as possible. You can work directly with your local CPS service providers or contact me if you need assistance making a connection. By scheduling early, it is easier to find a proxy or instructor and allows more time to promote your event.
If you want to advertise your child passenger safety services on www.wacarseats.com, reach out to me. It is a simple process to be added and a great way to help your community. You may also request seat check supplies if needed.
Wish you the best of the best this year; health and happiness.