It's about Charlie…
After Charlie Horn lost his life when a dresser tipped over on top of him, his parents started a movement to reduce unintentional accidents in the home and keep children safe. Since 2007, Charlie's House has reached more than 100,000 parents, caregivers, and others, providing home safety information, injury prevention education, and devices to keep children safe.
Our Story
On November 1, 2007, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy, was killed after the dresser he was climbing on in his home tipped over. Charlie's parents had no idea that furniture could cause this situation nor that there was a safety device that could have secured the dresser to a wall. It was through this tragedy that Charlie's House was born.
Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death in children one to fourteen. Every year, thousands of children require treatment in an emergency department. Most of these injuries and accidents are avoidable.
Brett and Jenny Horn, Charlie's parents, turned their tragedy into a mission. The Horns began a movement to reduce in-home accidents through increased public awareness and education. Through this effort, Charlie's House was established and serves as a resource for families seeking information on safety and injury prevention. Our mission, to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home, is at the core of our programs and services.
Charlie's House is pleased to offer safety devices to keep your home safe. The cost of $8 is to cover postage.
