About Safe Kids Lakeshore

Safe Kids Lakeshore consists of over 50 members working to prevent accidental injuries, the leading killer of children under the age of 14. Helen DeVos Children's Hospital serves as the lead agency for Safe Kids Lakeshore. To become involved or for more information, please contact Safe Kids Lakeshore at (616) 399-5184.

Our Success

• 2007 Allendale Inspection Station opened


• 2007 Helping Hands Award, awarded by Michigan Headstart Association


• 2006 Hometown Health Hero Award, awarded by Michigan Dept. of Community Health


• 2004 Georgetown Fire Department Inspection Station opened


• Best Innovative Program Nomination, awarded by National Safe Kids Campaign


• Youth Council Award Nomination, awarded by Michigan 4H Equestrian Safety


• 2002 Child Safety Seat Inspection Station GM/UAW Award


• 2002 Coalition Coordinator Lisa Blystra appointed to National Safe Kids Advisory Board


• 2001 Michigan Traffic Safety Commission Award


• 2001 Helping Hands Award, awarded by Michigan Head Start Association


• 2000 Michigan Safety Commission Traffic Safety Award


• 2000 Coalition of the Year, awarded by National Safe Kids Campaign

Agency Partners

• Zeeland Public Safety
• Ottawa County Health Department
• Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department
• Holland Hospital
• Pathways, MI
• Macatawa Cycle Club
• Georgetown Twp. Fire Department
• Holland Charter Twp. Fire Department
• DHS – Parenting Plus
• American Medical Response
• Ferris, Busscher & Zwiers
• Child Development Services – Head Start
• Holland Police Department
• Grand Haven Public Safety
• OAISD
• Great Start Collaborative
• MARIA

Board Members

• Mark DeVries, Chairperson - America Medical Response
• Jodi Glass, Secretary - Pathways, MI
• Melissa Whitney, Treasurer - Ferris, Busscher & Zwiers
• Gene Koopman
• Keith Koeman - Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Division
• Jan Culina-Troeger - Holland Hospital
• Bev Plagenhoef
• Lee Hoeksema - Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.
• Tom Ball - Zeeland Police Dept.

Working together to keep kids safe.