Child Safety Programs
The safety of our children is just one of TPA’s missions. Through TPA’s many child safety programs we hope to educate children and parents, providing a safer environment in our local communities.
CHAD SAFETY SEAT ID PROGRAM
The CHAD safety seat child identification program was developed as a result of a traffic accident involving a 13-month-old boy named Chad. The baby-sitter who was driving was killed, which left Chad injured at the scene without anyone knowing his identity. It was only because an emergency room nurse recognized him that his parents could be quickly located and his injuries be treated.
TPA adopted the CHAD sticker program as a National Safety Program. Posts throughout the nation are encouraged to purchase these stickers bearing the TPA logo at a nominal cost and distribute them to local police and emergency medical agencies, schools, parent groups and any other organization interested in the safety of children.
The Association provides CHAD stickers through our Divisions. Contact your Division secretary or staff at National Headquarters for more information.
Click here to view the CHAD Sticker Presentation video.
BIKE RODEOS
This event by a TPA Post or Division educates kids and parents on the simple rules of safe cycling and bicycle maintenance. TPA Members do safety checks on the bicycles and teach the kids about bike safety. Then the kids have a blast on an obstacle course testing their cycling skills and what they have learned.
SAFETY PATROL
Many school-aged boys and girls are killed or injured in traffic accidents – crossing streets, playing in streets, riding bicycles and when entering or exiting school buses.
The value of school safety patrols has been proven. Rarely has there been an accident where a guard is regularly on duty. Nationwide recognition has been given to this school activity.
TPA HEARING TRUST
Providing financial aid to people who experience deafness or hearing loss. The TPA Hearing Trust is supported by members, individual donations, businesses, and foundations.
Our members make the difference; teaching safety in schools, giving a helping hand to the unfortunate, or just cleaning up our towns.
