Car Seat Program - Countryside Public Health Department
342 2nd Street NW, Ortonville, MN 56278
Eligibility
- Primarily based on insurance coverage (Medical Assistance, UCare, Blue Plus) or demonstrated financial need
- Additional eligibility may be determined through clinical referral or safety assessment
- Parents or guardians must complete required education and be present for installation
Required documents
Child's age or due date
proof of insurance (if applicable)
safety agreement/participation form
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; Spanish
Application process
- Call; email; visit website; walk in
- Attendance at car seat education session
Fees
- Insurance will be billed if applicable
- Also offers a grant program to provide car seats at no cost for those in need
Service area
Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Swift County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Other Information
Payment Options
- Medical Assistance
Languages
- Spanish
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
- No Fee
Offers trained car seat technicians at each of our office locations to answer questions about what size car seat right to use or if needing help accessing a car seat.
Last Assured
04/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Countryside Public Health Department
A five-county community health service agency serving Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties