Getting started.
Who this helps
Income-eligible Maine families need proof of current eWIC, MaineCare, TANF, or SNAP participation and proof of Maine residency.
How to get started
You will meet with a certified technician to obtain a car seat. There may be a short wait or a waiting list.
Check eligibility.
Gather proof of current participation in eWIC, MaineCare, TANF, or SNAP, plus unexpired visual proof of Maine residency. See “What to bring” for accepted documents.
Call for an appointment.
Call SKCDC at (207) 582-3110, extension 113, and ask for the Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Attend your appointment.
Bring your child and the required documents to the appointment.
How they can help.
SKCDC partners with the Bureau of Highway Safety as a car seat education and distribution site.
- Car seats for income-eligible families
- Appointments with a certified car seat technician
- Car seat safety education
A few questions before you go.
Bring an eWIC card or a letter showing current MaineCare, TANF, or SNAP participation. For residency, bring unexpired visual proof such as a Maine driver’s license, state or tribal ID, foster license, or high school photo ID. Other accepted options include a qualifying refugee resettlement letter with the refugee’s photo and I-94 number, or, if you do not have another accepted document, a current utility bill, mail with your name and address, or rental or mortgage paperwork.
- Can my family get a car seat now?
- Which benefit and residency documents can I bring?
- Will my child need to come to the appointment?
- How long might I wait?