2024 Alameda County Booster Giveaway

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In order to be eligible for a booster seat, the following criteria must be met.

Child Must:

Be a minimum of 5 years old
Weigh between 50-110 pounds
Be between 46-55 inches tall
Reside in Alameda County

Your Vehicle Must:

Have a lap and shoulder seat belt system
Have a headrest in the position the seat will be installed

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Boosters will be available to pick up on April 25, 2026 between 10:00-12:00 at the Oakland Arena. You will receive a detailed confirmation email with information and a pick-up window. Boosters must be picked up at the designated date and time, with no exceptions.

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First, let's start by learning when it's time to move from a regular car seat to a booster seat. Please watch the video

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Let's learn about how booster seats protect children.Please watch the video

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California Laws to Keep Children Safe In and Around Cars

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According to California law, children under age 8 must be buckled into a car seat or booster in the back seat.

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A booster seat raises and positions a child so the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt fits properly.

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Children age 8 or older, who are 4'9" or taller may use the vehicle seat belt only if the seat belt fits properly with the lap belt low on the hips, touching the upper thighs and the shoulder belt crosses the center of the chest. If children are not tall enough for a proper belt fit, they must ride in a booster or car seat.

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To ride safely, most children need a booster seat until age 10-12.

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It is also important to know, according to California law, that children under 2 years old must be rear facing unless they weigh 40 pounds or more, or are 40 inches tall or more.

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Do not be in a rush to face your child forward.

For best protection, children should ride rear facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer.

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NEVER leave a child alone in a car!

It is against California law to leave a child who is 6 years of age or younger alone in the car without the supervision of a person at least 12 years old.

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I understand current California state laws* This field is required.Please select an answer

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How to Use a Booster Seat

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Depending on your child's height and weight provided during registration, you will receive either a high-back or low-back booster seat. Both offer increased safety to your child vs. riding in a seat belt alone for children under 4'9", and both have passed all federal motor safety vehicle codes and rigorous crash testing.

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High Back Booster Seat Installation TutorialPlease watch the video

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I understand how to properly use a High-Back Booster Seat* This field is required.Please select an answer

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Low-Back Booster Seat Installation Tutorial Please watch the video

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I understand how to use a Low-Back Booster Seat* This field is required.Please select an answer

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When is it time to transition out of the booster seat to a seat belt alone?Please watch the video

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To receive a booster seat, your must meet the following conditions:* This field is required.Please select all that apply

My child is age 5 or older

My child weighs between 50 and 100 pounds

My vehicle has lap and shoulder belts in the back seat

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To receive a booster seat, you must meet the following conditions:* This field is required.Please select all that apply

My child lives in Alameda County

I am available to pick-up the booster seat on April 25, 2026

My vehicle has head rests in the back seat

My vehicle has a lap and shoulder belt in the back seat

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Caregiver Information* This field is required.Please Type Below

Caregiver First and Last Name

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Child # 1 Information* This field is required.To be eligible for a free booster seat, your child must be at least 5 years old and weigh between 50-100 pounds. Your vehicle must have lap and shoulder seat belts.

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Child #2 Information (If applicable. Information must be different than child #1)

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Child #3 Information (If applicable. Information must be different than child #1 and #2)

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I have received education on state laws, proper use and installation of booster seats, and when it is ok to transition to riding in a seat belt alone * This field is required.Sign Below

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I understand that the use of this child safety seat does not guarantee my child’s safety in a motor vehicle crash* This field is required.Sign Below

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I understand that the conditions of having a booster seat given to my child was based off information provided by myself or a family member during this registration process * This field is required.Sign Below

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I understand it is my responsibility to read the booster seat instruction manual, as well as my vehicle owner’s manual. * This field is required.Sign Below

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I understand and agree that this safety seat service provided by the County of Alameda, Alameda County Health Care Services Administration, the County of Alameda Emergency Medical Services District, Safe Kids Alameda County, AEG Management Oakland, LLC., AEG Oakland Community Foundation, Sutter Health Eden Medical Center, Highland Hospital, California Office of Traffic Safety, Hively, Falck, AAA of Northern California, Prosio Communications, (sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Service Providers” and individually as a “Service Provider”), and is done as a public service in the interest of safety. I understand that the Service Providers are not dealers in or manufacturers of the booster seat provided and make no warranty as to the fitness of the seat or any guarantee that any child safety restraint is free of manufacturer defects. I hereby release and forever hold harmless the Service Providers, ASM Global Parent, Inc., , Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority, City of Oakland, County of Alameda, AEG Oakland Community Foundation, AEG Community Advisory Board, Coliseum Way Partners, LLC, and each of their affiliates or related entities, as well as each of their respective principals, shareholders, members, partners, officers, directors, employees, representatives, tenants, agents, clients, contractors, sponsors, volunteers, successors and assigns, from damages arising from the seat itself, the means and manner of installation, the operation of vehicles or vehicles of others, and any other acts or omissions that may result in harm to person or property, as well as any present or future liability for any injuries or damage that may result from a vehicle collision or otherwise. * This field is required.Sign Below

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I understand that placement of the child in the child safety seat is the parent/caregiver’s responsibility. * This field is required.Sign below

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