Seats, Education, And Travel Safety Program (S.E.A.T.S.)

Car-related injuries are the leading cause of death among young children. That’s why UCare wants to make sure your child is safe in the car. Through our S.E.A.T.S. program, we give free car seats and safety education to eligible UCare members who are either pregnant, or are children age 0 up to 8.* UCare works with Public Health and other agencies statewide to give car seats and safety education to members.

Knowing how to install and use a car seat is very important. That’s why UCare wants you to get car seat education in person in order to get a free car seat. Depending on where you live, you can have in-home visits or go to classes to learn how to install and use the car seat the right way. Classes are taught in English, Hmong, and Spanish in the Twin Cities.

UCare Customer Services can help you get the name and phone number of a partnering agency in your county, or schedule an appointment to get a car seat. PMAP or MinnesotaCare members, call 612-676-3200 or 1-800-203-7225 (toll free), 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. UCare Connect members, call 612-676-3395 or 1-877-903-0061 (toll free), 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you are hearing impaired, please call our TTY line at 612-676-6810 or 1-800-688-2534 (toll free).

*You must pre-register; typical wait time is two to three weeks. The seat style for each child will be decided by the agency that gives you the seat. Limits apply.