Program Information
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program, in accordance with the State of California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 268, Statutes of 1991, ensures coordination, mandated follow-up, and reconciliation of all reported county SIDS cases with a Public Health Nurse. Historical SIDS mandates also ensure that families and communities are provided with SIDS information and education. In Alameda County, the SIDS Program collaborates with multiple county programs: Black Infant Health, Building Bridges, as well as key perinatal service providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to promote SIDS education and assure that staff are trained to provide accurate SIDS information.
Services
SIDS staff provides a number of services, including:
- Mandated follow-up call or visit by a Public Health Nurse or skilled health professional.
- Assistance with grief and bereavement support, and other related resources.
- Access to 24-hour crisis line and toll-free line. Dial 988 or click here for more information
Major SIDS Events and Activities
- SIDS Risk Reduction Awareness Month—October
- Annual SIDS Spring Training and Conference
Eligibility
Alameda County parents, family, or caregivers who experience the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including an autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history of the family and infant. The family will receive a follow-up from one of our Public Health Nurses. Families who reside in Berkeley, will be seen by the Berkeley Public Health Department.
Contact Us
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Program
Stefanie Toro, MPA
Program Manager
Stefanie.Toro@acgov.org@acgov.org
(510) 618-3449
Alameda County Health, Public Health Department
1100 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94577