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Services > Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program > Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Program
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ProgramSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also know as "Crib Death," is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation. SIDS can happen to any family, no matter what race they are, how much money they have, or where they live. Nobody is to blame when a baby dies of SIDS. It cannot be predicted and we still do not know its cause. What is the SIDS Program?The mission of the Contra Costa SIDS Program is to help alleviate the tragedy surrounding SIDS by providing high quality, caring services to families and caregivers who have been affected by SIDS. The program works not only to assist families affected by SIDS, but also to expand awareness about SIDS and promote risk reduction measures. What Services Does the SIDS Program Provide?Assistance to families affected by SIDSPublic Health Nurses provide bereavement support, information, referrals, resources and follow-up services to assist families and caregivers. Community EducationSIDS program staff participates in community outreach activities and collaborates with prenatal care and pediatric providers to expand awareness about SIDS and promote risk reduction measures. How Can You Reduce the Risk of SIDS?See our checklist for parents and caregivers. Contact the SIDS Program
597 Center Avenue, Suite 265
Martinez, CA 94553 925-313-6920 925-313-6910 fax Links
Content provided by the Family, Maternal & Child Health (FMCH) Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6254.
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