Family Health West has joined with the City of Fruita in a new program to provide free bicycle helmets to children.

The program combines free helmets with fittings and safety instructions.

The program started with 250 helmets, but is expected to continue through the support of donations, the Family Health West Foundation and Fruita Parks and Recreation Department.

“Working and living in the community, we saw a need for children to have access to properly fitted helmets,” said Kara Griffith, wellness coordinator at Family Health West. “We want to provide easy access to safe riding for all kids in our community, and this partnership with the City of Fruita allows us to address this need directly and helps to promote safer recreation habits for our youth.”

or more information about the Fruita helmet program, visit www.fruita.org/helmets.