NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE?
If you're in need of
crisis intervention due
to a loss from SIDS:
Call 1-800-421-3511
for 24/7 phone contact to crisis counselors
E-mail us with a specific question or to provide a callback date and time
Go to the Bereaved Families section of this website for more information on coping with your loss.
Information about our Upcoming Events
Professional Education Opportunities
SIDS Resources conducts presentations, attends professional conferences and provides information for physicians, nurses, health educators, police, paramedics/EMTs, social workers, child care providers, and parent educators on SIDS research, risk reduction recommendations, emergency response and bereavement for any infant death. Presentations ensure professionals are aware of the latest and most accurate information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and that professionals are prepared to effectively assist families experiencing this terrible tragedy. Trainings can also be custom-designed for clergy, civic groups and other professionals interested in learning more about SIDS and coping with infant death.
"The video coupled with the expert's knowledge of the latest research, demonstrates to the officer the best way to handle this very sensitive issue."
-Denise Howard, M.Ed.
First Responder Instructor
St. Louis Police Department
Presentations usually last at least 1 hour, but can range anywhere between ˝ hour to 2 hours. Presentations include lecture, discussion, Q & A, and videotapes designed specifically for the target audience. Brochures, summary sheets and research articles are provided to all presentation participants and presentations can be provided anywhere throughout the state. There is no charge for presentations or materials. Please call the location nearest you to schedule a presentation or email Teresa Buehler, Outreach and Training Director at tbuehler@sidsresources.org.
Bereavement
Once a baby dies the life of each family member is changed forever. The impact of an infant death can traumatize not only the parents, but siblings and extended family members as well. The sudden nature of the loss can complicate the grieving process. SIDS Resources can provide educational services to assist you in helping bereaved families cope with the sudden death of an infant. If you are a co-worker of a parent who has experienced a SIDS loss, this presentation can be given at your place of employment to better understand how to support your grieving co-worker.
Risk Reduction Methods
By understanding how risk factors correlate with research theories, SIDS Resources can assist professionals in learning more about suggested risk reduction strategies and their relationship to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Identification of A SIDS Infant: Death Scene Investigations for First Responders
Law enforcement and emergency medical professionals will learn to identify the characteristics of a "typical SIDS infant" and the typical scenario in which a SIDS death is likely to occur. Learning what to look for and why, during a death scene investigation, will be presented, in addition to learning how to work with parents and siblings in a sensitive manner.
Research Theories
While an overview of the leading research theories is provided in every presentation on SIDS, additional in-depth research information can be provided for interested health care professionals.
"The workshop is a powerful, moving educational program that explains Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and discusses ways to help reduce risk factors. The workshop should be required of all…that are responsible for the care of infants."
-Tracy Napier, MS Program Coordinator
Child Development Center
St. Louis Children's Hospital
"SIDS Resources' training will help your staff separate the facts from the fiction."
-Betty Ferguson, RN
Missouri Department of Health
Eastern District
To schedule a presentation, please call or email the person listed under “Find Us” on the home page, to be connected to the program nearest you.
Updated April 28, 2009