According to the CDC, fires and burns are the third-leading cause of unintentional injury fatalities in the U.S.

For more information, please contact:

Division of Maternal and Child Health
Child Fatality Review/Injury Prevention
Health Program Administrator
(502) 564-2154

A Program Manual for Child Death Review

Child Fatality Review Forms

• Grief Counseling Form
• Kentucky Coroner CFR Reporting Form
• Local CFR Team Meeting Report Form
• SUIDI Reporting Form

Child Fatality Review Statutes

• KRS 211.680: Legislative intent and findings for KRS 211.680 to 211.686 and KRS 72.029.
• KRS 211.682: Interpretation of KRS 211.680 to 211.686 and KRS 72.029 with respect to laws relating to coroners.
• KRS 211.684: Authorization to establish state child fatality review team - Annual report on child fatalities.
• KRS 211.686: Authorization for coroners to establish local child fatality response teams - Confidentiality of team proceedings and records.
• KRS 213.161: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Program
• KRS 72.029: Monthly report by coroner on child fatalities.
• KRS 72.410: Investigation of deaths defined as a coroner's case.
• KRS 72.405: Defnitions.
• KRS 72.025: Circumstances requiring post-mortem examination to be performed by coroner.

Other Useful Information

• Child Fatality Review Program Brochure
• Booster Seat Law - English
• Booster Seat Law - Español
• Disaster Preparedness Booklet
• Kentucky Child Fatality Review System Handbook
• SAFE KIDS Kentucky Chapters and Coalitions

Toy Safety

There are millions of toys are out there and hundreds of new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child's development. But each year, scores of kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a particular risk for kids ages 3 or younger, because they tend to put objects in their mouths.

Manufacturers follow certain guidelines and label most new toys for specific age groups. But perhaps the most important thing a parent can do is to supervise play.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States after 1995 must comply with CPSC standards.

Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when toy-shopping:

• Toys made of fabric should be labeled flame resistant or flame retardant.
• Stuffed toys should be washable.
• Painted toys should be covered with lead-free paint.
• Art materials should say nontoxic.
• Crayons and paints should say ASTM D-4236 on the package, which means that they've been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials.

Steer clear of older toys, even hand-me-downs from friends and family. Those toys might have sentimental value and are certainly cost-effective, but they may not meet current safety standards and may be so worn from play that they can break and become hazardous.

And make sure a toy isn't too loud for your child. The noise of some rattles, squeak toys and musical or electronic toys can be as loud as a car horn — even louder if a child holds it directly to the ears — and can contribute to hearing damage.

• SafeKids - safety basics
• Consumer Product Safety Commission - recalls and product safety

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