Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Infant Death (OID) and Crib Matching Program Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to be a Public Health agency to participate in the program?
No. There are several agencies that have participated or are currently participating in the Crib Matching Program (i.e. Local Health Departments, local DFCS offices, Family Connection, PCA Georgia, Faith Based Non-profit organizations, Domestic Violence Shelters, Community Based Organizations, etc.).
Does the agency have to be located in the metro Atlanta area to participate?
No. The Georgia Crib Matching Program is a statewide program.
Where can I get more information regarding the Georgia Crib Matching Program?
Contact the SIDS/Crib Matching Program at 404-656-6679 to request an information packet.
What are the requirements for an agency to participate in the Crib Matching program?
- The agency MUST complete and sign the Agency Application and MOU (located in the Crib Matching Program Packet), and submit information to the SIDS/Crib Matching Coordinator.
- The agency MUST receive SIDS Risk Reduction Training prior to distributing cribs to the community. Please contact the SIDS/Crib Matching Coordinator to schedule this training.
- The agency MUST purchase a minimum of 5 cribs (they can purchase more and it is recommended to purchase in increments of 5), and submit the proof of purchase to the SIDS/Crib Matching Program Coordinator.
- The agency MUST ensure that the families receiving a crib receive SIDS Education from a staff member, family completes the
Parent Application and Questionnaire, and the agency completes the
2-4 week follow-up evaluation with the family. All information must be submitted to the SIDS/Crib Matching Program Coordinator.
How much do the cribs cost for the agency?
If an agency chooses to use our vendor, Mercury Distributing, the cribs cost $72.40 per crib (includes cost of crib, S/H and freight charges). The agency can directly purchase from the vendor using the Crib Matching Product Order Form (which is including in the Crib Matching Program Packet).
An agency can also seek alternative means to purchase cribs. Only NEW cribs can be purchased when using other resources outside of the vendor. Agencies can purchase cribs from Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, Babies R Us, etc (either in store purchase or online). Proof of purchase MUST be submitted to the SIDS/Crib Matching Coordinator so that the matched crib order can be placed and cribs shipped to the respective agency.
Can an agency get cribs for free from the state office if funding is an issue?
No. The state office does not provide free cribs to agencies. We provide the matched cribs for free once the agency provides the proof of purchase for cribs that they have bought.
If funding is a concern, what can an agency do to obtain funding to participate in this program?
We have several agencies that have used funds from other sources outside of their program budget. For example, agencies can request funding from community partners, leaders, advocacy groups, and others who have a vested interest in improving the health of families in the maternal and child health population. Of course, we ask that all funding sources be legal and ethical to maintain the integrity of the program. Also, several agencies have partnered together to provide additional streams of funding for the Crib Matching Program in their respective communities.
Is there a cost for the families to receive a crib?
No. The cribs are FREE to families who meet the qualifications.
Are families required to give Social Security numbers to receive a crib?
No.
What are the specific qualifications families must meet to receive a free crib?
- Family must not have a crib for their infant to sleep in or they have a crib that is unsafe for the infant to sleep. Families with multiples at high risk of infant bed-sharing, therefore they are to be considered as well for this program.
- Infant must be newborn to 12 months old. Any infant over 12 months old is not eligible for the Crib Matching Program.
- If mother is still pregnant at time of receiving a crib, she must be 2 weeks until her delivery date to receive a crib.
- Infant must meet one or more of the following qualifications:
- Medicaid recipient or eligible
- Uninsured
- Born premature (at 37 weeks or less)
- Born at low birth weight (at 5.5 lbs or under)
Do the families have to return the crib after the infant has grown out of it?
No. The crib is the family to keep.
How can I request SIDS training for my agency or community? Is there a cost associated with the training?
Contact the SIDS Coordinator to schedule the 2-hour training. The training is FREE.
Where can I get more information regarding the Back to Sleep Campaign?
Go to http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/ for more information.
Can I purchase Back to Sleep Campaign information for my agency to distribute to families in our community? What is the cost of the materials?
Yes. Any agency can submit an order for FREE SIDS Materials to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development on a monthly basis.
Copy of Order form for FREE SIDS materials:
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/bts_order_form_2006.pdf
NICHD Contact Information to place orders:
Phone: 1-800-505-CRIB (2742)
TTY: 1-888-320-6942
Fax: (866) 760-5947
Mail: 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD 20892
E-mail: NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov (Use subject line: BACK TO SLEEP ORDER)
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