08/20/2026
Resilience in Action: The Safe Kids Oklahoma CPS Team
The Safe Kids Oklahoma CPS team knows that providing child passenger safety services sometimes requires overcoming unexpected challenges. Over the past several months, the team faced a series of setbacks that could have easily derailed their efforts to serve families across Oklahoma.
Their CPS van was vandalized, leaving the team scrambling for solutions. On another occasion, the vehicle broke down during 100+ degree Oklahoma summer temperatures. As if that weren't enough, Oklahoma's infamous winds damaged a van window during a separate incident.
Despite these obstacles, the team remained committed to their mission. By leaning on both personal and professional resources, staff found creative ways to continue traveling to car seat check events and CPS certification courses, including those held in rural communities where access to services and training is especially important.
These challenges served as a reminder that the strength of a CPS program is not found in its vehicles or equipment, but in the dedication of the people behind it. Through teamwork, perseverance, and a shared commitment to keeping children safe, the Safe Kids Oklahoma CPS team continued to show up for families and technicians when they were needed most.
Their determination is a testament to the spirit of CPS professionals everywhere: no matter the obstacle, child passenger safety remains the priority.
