WADENA — Wadena County Public Health has been selected as a 2026–2027 Buckle Up for Life Gift of Safety partner, a nationally recognized child passenger safety program sponsored by Toyota and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Through this partnership, Wadena County Public Health will receive 50 new child safety seats to distribute at no cost to eligible families. Through the Buckle Up for Life program, Wadena County Public Health will provide child passenger safety education and assist families who may otherwise be unable to afford a car seat. "Wadena County Public Health is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Buckle Up for Life, Toyota, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center," said Sarah Ness, Public Health director. For more information, contact Ness at Wadena County Public Health at (218) 631-7629, or visit their website at www.wadenacounty.gov/212/Public-Health .