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FHS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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Program Overview The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program is a state-mandated program that provides health education, grief counseling, and other resources for families and childcare providers after a SIDS death. Program goals and principles reflect those of the State's SIDS Program: Help reduce the emotional suffering of SIDS families and caregivers Improve the knowledge and skills of people who interact with SIDS familes Increase public awareness and knowledge of SIDS Promote infant care practices to reduce the risk of SIDS Collect and monitor data, and encourage medical research into SIDS Services Provided SIDS Information Line:  (800) 369-SIDS (7437)  Toll-free within California. Support Services: Bereavement support is provided on a 24-hour basis. Public Awareness and Education Training and Consultation Research Eligibility and Area Served Anyone in San Mateo County who may benefit from SIDS bereavement support services and SIDS risk reduction education. Fees: None Links (will open in new window) California SIDS Program - California Department of Health Services - http://www.californiasids.com For more information, contact the San Mateo County SIDS Coordinator at (650) 573-2607. last updated: 1/23/2007