Child Death Review Teams (CDRTs)

All states have state and/or local CDRTs; some state teams are legislatively mandated

• Gather and analyze data on the circumstances surrounding child deaths

• Make recommendations on measures to prevent future childhood deaths

• Funding sources vary widely

Child Protective Services

State agencies

• Screen and investigate cases of child abuse and neglect; assist families in finding solutions

• State appropriations

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agencies

Transport services in every state; more than 600,000 regional or local EMS providers

• Care of the injured person at the scene and transportation to hospitals

• Preventative Health and Human Services block grants

• State appropriations

• EMS for Children grants

Fire Service Agencies

More than 31,500 county, city, local, or district fire departments

• Fire fighting and rescue operations

• Fire prevention programs, and broader fire and life safety education programs

• State and local taxes

Labor and Occupational Offices

25 states operate their own occupational safety and health agencies; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) runs the programs in other states

• Investigate injuries in the workplace

• Develop and implement prevention programs

• Provide input on regulations

• Multiple sources: OSHA, state appropriations