Child Fall Prevention Toolkits and Resources
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among children in Atlantic Canada. This page provides tools and resources to support fall prevention efforts in both professional and caregiver settings.
Tools for Service Providers
- Child Fall Prevention Toolkit
- French version: Trousse d’outils de prévention des chutes chez les enfants: Ressource destinée aux fournisseurs de services
- Child Fall Prevention PowerPoint Presentation (see document in right side column under Related Documents)
These materials are designed to support education and outreach efforts in family resource centres, childcare centres, and other child and family environments.
Tools for Families
- Child Fall Prevention Toolkit
- French version: Trousse d’outils de prévention des chutes chez les enfants: Une ressource pour les familles
- Screen reader accessible version (download Word doc in Related Documents on the right side of this page)
- Baby Gate Installation Guides (in both English and French)
Families with questions about fall prevention can email at childsafetylink@iwk.nshealth.ca or call our toll-free line at 1-866-288-1388 for support.
Ordering Resources
Organizations that support families can order Child Safety Link’s educational materials at no cost.
Order resources here: Falls Prevention – IWK Child Safety Link
Networking and Collaboration
Join The Link: Atlantic Children’s Injury Prevention Community
Click here to register: https://injury-prevention.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/68089
The Link is a Community of Practice hosted by Child Safety Link at IWK Health. It is an online space for professionals and individuals working to prevent childhood injuries across sectors. Members can access:
- Events and webinars
- Grant opportunities
- Promotional materials
- A forum for discussion, networking, and collaboration
Social Media
Use our Social Media Guide to help share fall prevention messages with your community.