Each year, car seats help save the lives of hundreds of children. CCSO partners with social service agencies in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to provide car seat education and distribute car seats to new and expectant mothers.
What Kind of Car Seats Does CCSO Provide?
Our free Car Seat Program provides new, high-quality car seats to new and expectant mothers. We purchase grow-with-me convertible car seats, which adapt as children grow so parents can use them on the day they bring their newborn home and for years to come.
Want to support our Car Seat Program?
Who Is Eligible to Receive a Car Seat?
Free car seats are available to new and expectant mothers who are qualified by local partner agencies.
How Do I Get a Car Seat Provided by CCSO?
To learn if you are eligible for a free car seat, please reach out to one of our approved partner agencies. These include:
How Does CCSO Distribute Car Seats?
Christ Child Society of Omaha partners with social service agencies in the Omaha metro to hold safety education and car seat distribution events.
Typically, these agencies announce classes, and mothers must register to attend. At each event, a trained educator from Children’s Hospital in Omaha teaches parents how to safely install and use the car seat. At the completion of the training, a grow-with-me car seat is given to each parent. This style of car seat can be used from infancy until the child has grown large enough to no longer need a car seat or booster seat.
Why Does CCSO Provide Car Seats?
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Providing families with car seats to protect their children from crashes directly impacts the health and safety of infants and children.
Impact
Car seats are a necessity but purchasing one can be a significant financial burden. Providing car seats to families in need helps ensure babies can travel safely in vehicles from their very first ride home. In 2025, Christ Child Society of Omaha provided 220 high-quality convertible car seats to families in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
How to Get Involved
You can support our Car Seat Program by donating to CCSO.
Learn More About our Other Programs
Visit our Program Overview page to see a full list of our programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I need a car seat quickly. Can I contact you to get a car seat?
No, unfortunately the Christ Child Society does not store car seats at our facility or provide them directly to moms in need. Please contact one of the approved agencies to request a car seat.
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I’m not sure how to install or use my car seat. Can you teach me?
For training, installation assistance, and inspection of your car seat, please contact SafeKids at the following link: https://www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-douglas-county-ne
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Children’s Hospital at the following link: https://www.childrensnebraska.org/car-seat/
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How do I find out about a car seat event?
Car seat events are scheduled with approved agencies. Please contact one of the approved agencies to find out if an event is in the works.
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How can our agency become an approved agency for car seats, or set up a car seat event?
If you represent an agency and would like to learn more about partnering with Christ Child Society of Omaha, please email us at CCSOcarseats@gmail.com.
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"The carseats: What a joy and gift of generosity by all of you! We are overwhelmed by the depth of your generosity and so incredibly grateful. These seats as you know are a vital item needed for children and gifting them to mothers is an exceptional action of compassion."
-Pam from Refugee Women Rising (Fall 2024) -
"Tremendous thanks to you and all others who helped make this (carseat) donation possible. They have been received by our refugee women with much gratitude. These seats meet a huge need, and we are so grateful to you."
-Veronica from Refugee Women Rising (Jan 2025) -
“A mother had a 10-month old baby girl who was quickly outgrowing her car seat. She was worried about how she was going to afford a new one as they are so expensive and money has been so tight. She mentioned this new need, and due to the beautiful partnership with you at Christ Child Society, we were able to offer her a brand new car seat. This not only provided hope but was able to remove one pressure that this household was facing so that they could focus on providing a safe and stable living environment for this little treasure!”
- Heartland Hope Mission (October 2025) -
"We were able to do something really great yesterday afternoon...We invited a group of 30 local moms to Heart Ministry Center for an early start to Mother's Day. What was described as a car seat safety class, turned into a great day for these moms and they were surprised with brand new car seats! A special thank you to Christ Child Society of Omaha, Children's Hospital and Medical Center and the Nebraska Diaper Bank for your help to make this event memorable."
- Heart Ministry Center (May 2023)
How You Can Get Involved
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Donate to fund scholarships, layettes, car seats and literacy program. All donations serve families right in your community.
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Join an Auxiliary Group to come together for fellowship and friendship, united in service to those in need.
