In December 2024, IVPB released a Request for Applications (RFA) under the Kidsā Plates Program toā support childhood unintentional injury prevention programs to address local prevention activities and efforts. The list of criteria considered by CDPH in program planning for this funding cycle included:
- Partnerships with local agencies addressing childhood unintentional injury prevention issues;
- Ability to reach the target populations, such as parents/caregivers, children, partnering organizations, and the general public;
- Ability to address health equity in their areas of focus including economic and racial inequity/inequality;
- Ability to track and utilize data in problem identification and program planning;
- Ability to use funding to leverage additional support for outcomes;
- Administrative capacity to implement the contract and project, including fiscal responsibility, invoicing, staffing, and reporting; and,
- History of implementing childhood injury prevention programs.
Organizations were required to select two core objectives, and either one (Tier 1 $50,000/year) or two (Tier 2 $75,000/year) optional objectives based on their tier of funding. The required objectives included:
- Implement Unintentional Injury Prevention Program Intervention
- Implement Promotion of the Kidsā Plates License Plates Program
The optional objectives included:
- Conduct Unintentional Injury Prevention Trainings
- Develop and Promote Local Unintentional Injury Prevention Policies and Procedures
- Promote Collaboration
- Promote Public Education and Awareness
- Provide Unintentional Injury Prevention Safety Equipment and Targeted Education
Due to the high demand and the limited amount of funding available, entities that previously received Kidsāā Plates funding in FY 2023ā25 were not eligible to apply for funding for FY 2025ā27 cycle.
Seven organizations were awarded funding based on their ability to successfully address several core program elements to better resolve the injury topics most relevant to their community.
Agency |
County |
Injury Prevention Topic |
American Academy of Pediatrics |
Orange |
Drowning Prevention |
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento |
Sacramento |
Drowning Prevention & Gun Safety |
Impact Teen Drivers |
Fresno |
Child Passenger Safety |
Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health |
Los Angeles |
Child Passenger Safety |
Mendocino County Public Health |
Mendocino |
Child Passenger Safety |
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition |
Sonoma |
Bike/Pedestrian Safety |
Tulare Sit Right |
Tulare |
Child Passenger Safety |
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