Car Seat Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get an inexpensive car seat?
Children Are Priceless Passengers (CAPP)
CAPP is a child passenger safety program offered to offenders and non-offenders of Arizona state child passenger safety laws. For the fee of $25.00, parents/caregivers will receive two hours of car seat information and one-on-one coaching on proper use of car seats.
Car seat resources are reserved for the most-needy cases. Each location has its own class time and location. You must call to pre-register.
CAPP class locations:
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
Registration: (480) 342-0300 |
Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
1500 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Registration: (480) 350-8376 |
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 South Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Registration: (602) 230-2273 |
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, Arizona 85306
Registration: (602) 230-2273 |
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
350 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Registration: (602) 406-2277 |
Maryvale Hospital
5102 W. Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
Registration: 1-877-977-4968 |
Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Registration: (623) 214-4307 |
Scottsdale Healthcare
3634 North Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Registration: (480) 882-4636 |
Back to top
Association for Supportive Child Care
Participants are eligible to receive a safety seat at no cost upon completion of a two hour class. The two hour class offers information on the importance of using safety seats correctly and includes viewing a video, hands-on activities, and educational materials. To register for upcoming classes, call (480) 829-0500, extension 233.
After participants complete the two hour class, they must call (480) 829-0500, extension 233, to schedule an appointment to receive their car seat. To learn how to correctly install the car seat in their vehicle, participants work with a certified child passenger safety technician. Appointments are generally scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month and are made in the order in which calls were received.
Safety seats are distributed based on availability of funds.
Back to top
Where can I get my car seat checked?
Each agency listed below has one or more Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.
If you need assistance to learn how to properly install your car seat, please call to make an appointment with an agency nearest you.
| EAST VALLEY |
| 1 |
Association for Supportive Child Care |
(480) 829-0500 x 233 |
| 2 |
Chandler Fire Department |
(480) 782-2134 |
| 3 |
Gilbert Fire Department |
(480) 503-6300 |
| 4 |
Banner Children's Hospital Classes |
(602) 230-CARE (2273) |
| 5 |
Mesa Fire Department |
(480) 644-2200 |
| 6 |
Mesa Police Department |
(480) 644-KIDS (5437) |
| 7 |
Salt River Pima-Maricopa |
(480) 850-8505 |
| 8 |
Scottsdale Fire Department |
(480) 312-1813 |
| 9 |
Arizona Child Proofers |
(480) 634-7366 |
| CENTRAL PHOENIX |
| 10 |
Maricopa Integrated Health System |
English (602) 344-5755
Spanish (602) 344-5364 |
| 11 |
Maricopa County Public Health |
(602) 506-6860 or
(602) 506-0405 |
| 12 |
Phoenix Fire Department |
(602) 495-KIDS (5437) |
| 13 |
Phoenix Police Department |
(602) 534-TOTS (8687) |
| 14 |
St. Joseph's Hospital |
(602) 406-3470 |
| WEST VALLEY |
| 15 |
Avondale Fire Department |
(623) 333-6111 |
| 16 |
Daisy Mountain Fire Department |
(623) 465-7400 |
| 17 |
Glendale Fire Department |
(623) 930-SEAT (7328) |
| 18 |
Goodyear Fire Department |
(623) 882-SEAT (7328) |
| 19 |
Luke Air Force Base (military personnel only) |
(623) 856-3766 |
| 20 |
Peoria Police Department |
(623) 773-5055 |
| 21 |
Sun City Fire Department |
(623) 974-2321 |
| 22 |
Surprise Fire Department |
(623) 875-4319 |
| 23 |
Tolleson Fire Department |
(623) 936-8500 |
Back to top
What age can a child be out of a car seat?
Your child can be out of a car seat after they pass the Safety Belt Fit Test in your car.
Back to top
Where can I go to get my car seat put back together?
Call one of the agencies on the list above and make an appointment for someone to help you put your car seat back together.
Back to top
What is the best car seat to buy?
The best car seat is appropriate for the age and weight of your child and can be installed tightly in your car. You can use it correctly every time.
Back to top