Cribs for Kids - Safe Sleep Education
What We Do
For 20+ years, babies in Pitt County have died before their first birthday at nearly twice the State rate of infant mortality. When looking at this trend, health educators at Pitt County Health Department found that infant death associated with unsafe sleep was and still is an issue in Pitt County. Simply put, caregivers of babies in Pitt County need education on safe sleep. Babies in Pitt County need a safe place to sleep.
Pitt County Health Department (PCHD) partners with a National program called Cribs for Kids to provide cribs and educate caregivers about safe sleep. Learn more at Our Story – Cribs for Kids.
Who We Serve
We serve pregnant women or caregivers of child(ren) under 12 months living in Pitt County and receiving public assistance (i.e., WIC, SNAP - Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid).
How We Impact
Provide educational classes on infant safe sleep practices to parents and caregivers.
Provide safe sleep items such as: portable cribs including sheet, sleep sacks, pacifiers.
Participate in community educational events to increase awareness of safe sleep practices.
Progress in 2022-2023
PCHD continued to operate the Cribs for Kids Program for eligible participants. The virtual option established during COVID response has continued to provide an option for those with transportation limitations.
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