# North Carolina Launches Child Passenger Safety Week

North Carolina's Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has initiated Child Passenger Safety Week from September 21-27, 2026, featuring statewide car seat safety checks and educational events aimed at enhancing child passenger safety. The initiative includes a significant donation of over $20,000 worth of child safety seats from Cybex to support families in need. Multiple events are scheduled across the state, including at facilities such as Kohl's in Greenville and Franklin Fire Rescue in Franklin, to provide free seat checks and safety demonstrations.

- This initiative involves key state-level agencies including OSFM, Safe Kids North Carolina, Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and local coalitions, highlighting opportunities for vendors and contractors specializing in child safety equipment and community outreach programs.
- Procurement professionals should note the role of private sector donations like Cybex's contribution, which may influence future public-private partnerships and procurement strategies for safety equipment.
- Organizations involved in community risk reduction and injury prevention may find collaboration opportunities with state programs during such safety campaigns.
- The availability of a direct contact (shannon.bullock@ncdoi.gov) facilitates engagement for vendors and contractors interested in supporting or participating in similar safety initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
- Safe Kids North Carolina
- Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP)
- Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program
- Safe Kids Pitt County Coalition

### Vendors
- Cybex (donor of child safety seats)

### Sources
- [North Carolina Launches Child Passenger Safety Week with Statewide Car Seat Checks and Major Donation of Child Safety Seats | OSFM](https://www.ncosfm.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/17/north-carolina-launches-child-passenger-safety-week-statewide-car-seat-checks-and-major-donation) - NC