Getting started.
Who this helps
Families may make an appointment for a car-seat inspection. Income-eligible Maine families may get a seat by showing participation in eWIC, MaineCare, TANF, or SNAP and proof of Maine residency.
How to get started
Seat distribution requires an appointment. Your child must be present during the appointment.
Call for an appointment.
Call Calais Fire/EMS at (207) 454-7400 and ask for a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Bring program proof.
For a seat, bring proof of eWIC, MaineCare, TANF, or SNAP participation and proof of Maine residency.
Bring your child.
Your child must be present at the appointment.
How they can help.
Calais Fire/EMS is a Maine Bureau of Highway Safety partner site for inspections and car-seat distribution. Certified technicians help with car-seat installation and safety education.
- Car-seat inspections
- Car-seat installation help and safety education
- Car seats for income-eligible Maine families
A few questions before you go.
Bring an eWIC card, a MaineCare participation letter, or a current TANF/SNAP agency letter. Also bring unexpired visual proof of Maine residency, such as a Maine driver's license or ID, tribal ID, foster license or certificate, high school photo ID, or another accepted residency document.
- Can you inspect the car seat I already have?
- What proof can I bring for a new seat?
- Does my child need to come to the appointment?
- How long might I wait for an appointment?