Team Dad Seminole County

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

🚨Watch Out for Look-Alike Alcoholic Drinks This Memorial Day Weekend 🚨

As we head into Memorial Day weekend with family, friends, and cookouts, here’s an important reminder to check your coolers and fridges carefully—especially if children are around.
Many alcoholic beverages now look nearly identical to popular kids’ drinks like:

With similar packaging, bright colors, and familiar logos, it’s easy for a child to mistake an alcoholic drink for their favorite juice or soda. This can lead to accidental alcohol poisoning—especially in young kids whose bodies can't process alcohol the same way.

Tips to keep kids safe:
✅ Keep alcoholic drinks in a separate cooler or out of reach
✅ Don’t assume “it’s obvious” which drinks have alcohol
✅ Read labels carefully before handing any drink to a child
✅ Talk to older kids and teens about the risks

If you suspect a child has accidentally consumed alcohol, call Poison Help right away at 1-800-222-1222. We are available 24/7 for fast, free and confidential care.

Let’s celebrate safely. A few extra seconds of caution can prevent a life-threatening mistake.

05/18/2026

FREE DOOR ALARMS: May is Water Safety Month and the Seminole County Community Health Division and the Seminole County Fire Department are partnering to distribute door alarms at no cost – courtesy of The Wesley Seth Foundation.

Door alarms can be installed on doors leading to the pool area of a home. They alert parents and caregivers when exit doors are opened, helping to prevent children from accessing the pool area unsupervised. These alarms are one of several barriers of protections to help prevent childhood drowning. Adult supervision, swim survival lessons, learning CPR, and installing other proper barriers should also be utilized.

A limited supply of door alarms is available to Seminole County residents at no cost (while supplies last.) To request one, enter your contact information on the Seminole County Community Health Division website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/communityhealth

05/15/2026

✅ Registration Is Now Open!
Are you a dad-to-be or a dad with a child under 3 years old living in Seminole County?
Join us on Saturday, June 6 for a fun and informative event designed just for you!
👨‍👧 Gain helpful tips
🎉 Enjoy activities and connect with other dads
👉 Visit our website to learn more and register:
www.healthystartseminole.org

05/14/2026

CAR SEAT CHECK-UP EVENT: Seminole County residents can ensure their children’s car seats are properly fitted and secured by attending the Seminole County Fire Department 's Car Seat Check-Up event.

Parents and caregivers can have their car seats inspected by a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Schedule an appointment by calling or texting 407-607-4202.

📆Date: Thursday, May 21 | 3–5 p.m.
📍Location: 5280 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs

04/30/2026

April showers bring May flowers. When kids grow, car seats adjustments often are necessary. Does your car seat need adjusting to accommodate a growing kid? Schedule a FREE online appointment to meet with a Child Passenger Safety Technician: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

04/21/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible Healthy Start Home Visitors and Fatherhood Coaches.

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting impact on families every day. From supporting healthy pregnancies to strengthening fathers and families, your work truly changes lives.

Thank you for meeting families where they are and for being trusted guides, resources, and champions in our community. We appreciate all that you do—this week and every week!

From the HSCSC Coalition Staff, Connect Program and Board of Directors