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The following materials are used to teach professionals and others about SIDS. Resources cover a wide range of areas including risk reduction, the death scene investigation, SIDS facts, the grieving process, and how to compassionately interact with those affected by a sudden unexpected infant loss. Your local SIDS Coordinator may have a supply of these resources in their original format. Selected materials may also be available through the California SIDS Program. Call the Program at (800) 369-SIDS (7437) or (916) 266-SIDS (7437) or email us at: info@californiasids.com

Booklets

Instructional Manuals and Curricula
Videos

Booklets

A tall rectangular logo with a dark blue background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. A single white star is in the upper-left corner of the logo. Halfway down are the words California SIDS Program, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Maternal Child and Health Branch, Department of Health Services.  
SIDS: Information for Coroners and Coroner's Investigators in California is a booklet defining the coroner's role in a SIDS death. It also suggests appropriate ways to interview parents and caretakers. English.
An arrangement of three black and white pencil drawings surrounded by a dark green border. The drawings are of a vase of flowers, a hand dialing a telephone, and one hand gently holding another hand.  
Standards for Public Health Nurses is a 28-page professional booklet with information on standards of care and professional performance. It includes an introduction to SIDS, history and legislation, and the preparation, role, and responsibility of public health nurses. English.
An arrangement of three black and white pencil drawings surrounded by a light green border. The drawings are of healthcare professionals in various settings.  

 Standards for Social Work is a professional booklet of standards for social workers interacting with people involved with SIDS. It includes sections on ethical responsibilities and interventions. English.
A tall rectangular logo with a dark blue background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. A single white star is in the upper-left corner of the logo. Halfway down are the words California SIDS Program, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Maternal Child and Health Branch, Department of Health Services.  
 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Information, Services, and Support is a booklet that gives an overview of the many services provided by the California Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program. English.

Instructional Manuals and Curricula
A tall rectangular logo with a dark blue background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. A single white star is in the upper-left corner of the logo. Halfway down are the words California SIDS Program, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Maternal Child and Health Branch, Department of Health Services.  

 A Guidebook for Facilitators of SIDS Support Groups is a 150-page training binder for trained peer contacts. Among other topics, it covers Grief and Bereavement, Communication Skills, Suicide Intervention, and Public Relations. Only those completing the SIDS Support Group Facilitator training course receive this binder. Not available outside of California. English.
A tall rectangular logo with a dark blue background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. A single white star is in the upper-left corner of the logo. Halfway down are the words California SIDS Program, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Maternal Child and Health Branch, Department of Health Services.  

 A Handbook for Peer Contacts of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a 145-page training binder for SIDS parents, family members, and others who have experienced a SIDS death. Among other topics, it covers the nature of Peer Contact Volunteering, and Peer Contact Policies and Procedures. Only those completing the Peer Contact training course receive this binder. Not available outside of California. English.
An arrangement of three black and white pencil drawings surrounded by a green border. The drawings are of a vase of flowers, a hand dialing a telephone, and one hand gently holding another hand.  

 A Practical Guide to the SIDS Home Visit Binder is a 120-page three-ring binder for public health nurses, which provides detailed information about SIDS, planning and conducting a home visit, and reporting bereavement support services. It includes the Standards for Public Health Nurses booklet, the Annual SIDS Resource Listing, and the SIDS Informational Portfolio Order Form. English.
The logo for the African American Back to Sleep campaign. The logo is oval-shaped with a white background. Three sheep in green, yellow, and red appear to be jumping over an African American baby sleeping on it's back with five small black z's floating up to represent soft snoring. The lower third of the logo says Back to Sleep in blue text. Two borders surround the entire logo. The inside border is a pattern of multi-colored shapes. The outside border is solid yellow.  

 How to Lower the Risk of SIDS in the African American Community Curriculum is an educational tool for groups in the African American community learning about SIDS. It includes a flip chart, leader's guide, How to Lower the Risk of SIDS brochures, and magnets. English.
The logo for the Back to Sleep campaign. The logo is oval-shaped with a white background and blue border with small multi-colored stars. Three sheep in green, yellow, and red appear to be jumping over a baby sleeping on it's back with five small black z's floating up to represent soft snoring. The lower third of the logo says Back to Sleep in blue text.  

 Reducing the Risk of SIDS: A Community Outreach Curriculum is an educational tool for groups learning about SIDS. It includes a flip chart, leader's guide, Taking Care of Your Baby handout, Back to Sleep video, Reduce the Risk of SIDS brochures, and Back to Sleep doorknob hangers. English and Spanish.
A black and white picture of a nurse, a paramedic, a doctor, and a firefighter. They are all facing forward and smiling. A navy blue border surrounds the picture.  

 SIDS Training Guide for Training of Emergency Personnel Binder is a three-ring, three-inch binder filled with training materials for emergency personnel trainers, including fire, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and law enforcement. This item is intended only for first responders who have completed their own training and are now providing SIDS training to others. English.

Videos
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 An Overview of SIDS for Public Health Professionals and Emergency Personnel Video is a 77-minute videotape by Dr. Thomas G. Keens for public health professionals and emergency personnel. It covers current SIDS research and implications for infant care. It is designed for large screens and video projectors. English.
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 Bedsharing and the Risk for SIDS with Dr. Thomas G. Keens, M.D. Video is a 55-minute videotape for public health nurses summarizing the current research on bedsharing and its relationship to SIDS. A thumbnail picture outline is included with each video. English.
A black and white picture of a nurse, a paramedic, a doctor, and a firefighter. They are all facing forward and smiling. A navy blue border surrounds the picture.  

 Reaching Out: SIDS and the Emergency Department Staff Video is a 30-minute videotape for emergency department staff. It includes SIDS facts and risk factors, discussing the SIDS death with parents in the hospital environment, and providing support to parents and caregivers. English.
A tall rectangular logo with a dark blue background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. A single white star is in the upper-left corner of the logo. Halfway down are the words California SIDS Program, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Maternal Child and Health Branch, Department of Health Services.   SIDS: How Nurses Can Help Video is a 57-minute videotape for public health nurses. The video focuses on techniques for interviewing SIDS families, daycare providers, and children. English.
 

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