State police at Fern Ridge will be participating in the National Child Passenger Safety Week program later this month.

On Sept. 15 and 16, between 4 and 7 p.m., troopers will be at Kelly's Day Care, 1718 Mountain Road, in Blakeslee, for a child safety program.Parents interested in setting up an appointment for their child should call Miss Kelly or Miss Dayna at 570-643-0530 to set up an appointment. The event is free and open to the public.If you cannot make any of the dates above, state police will also be conducting a Child Seat Safety Check at the annual Chestnuthill Township Community Day scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the township park at 221 Route 715 in Brodheadsville.Troopers can also accommodate your schedule. Call 570-646-2271 to set up an appointment at the Fern Ridge barracks. Troopers remind parents to read and bring with them their safety seat manual and vehicle manual.To view all state police car seat inspection events visit:

www.psp.state.pa.us.All child seat technicians are certified through the PA Safe Kids:

www.pasafekids.org.