The Samantha Foundation is actively developing the infrastructure on which the foundation will grow.

Current Initiatives include:

• Injury Free Mobile. We now have a partnership with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami. Injury is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-12 years in Miami-Dade County. (Deaths represent a fraction of the number of severe injuries that result in hospitalization.) Research demonstrates that hands-on training of child safety practices and access to affordable safety items significantly increases parent/caregiver knowledge and safety practices of these devices. The Injury Free Mobile provides parents and caregivers with interactive education and skills building in a simulated home setting, and access to low-to-no-cost safety items.
  
  
• Grant Writing. Writing and submitting state and federal grant proposals to raise funds to implement upcoming programs and initiatives.
  
  
• Raising Awareness. Establishing credibility of the organization through media relations and the production of professional-quality communications materials, Web site, and logo. Distributing The Samantha Foundation brochure to raise awareness and donations for future initiatives.
  
  
• Developing Materials. Developing a video that tells corporate and individual donors about the Samantha Foundation. Developing an educational video for parents and caregivers on home safety issues. Organizing babysitter, caregiver, and new parent workshops as they relate to safety in the home.