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Grief and Bereavement Materials

Grief and bereavement materials including booklets, brochures, handouts, and other resources are described below. Click on the links for materials available to download and print as a PDF. 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. For more information call the Program at (800) 369-SIDS (7437) or (916) 851-SIDS (7437) or email us at:
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Booklets
Miscellaneous Materials
Audio/Visual

Booklets
A pencil drawing of a baby's head resting against someone's hand. The drawing is in black and white against a blue background.  
A Loving Goodbye: A Guide to Arranging the Funeral for Your Baby is a booklet with pictures and large print helping families make funeral choices for their baby. A bookmark is included. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 1.3mb)
  • Spanish (pdf 1mb)
    • A graphic image of three black candles lit with red flames against a white background. The white background is bordered in red.  

    		 After SIDS: Facing Anniversaries, Holidays, and Special Events is a 16-page booklet for SIDS parents that discusses facing special times and events after losing a baby to SIDS, including family gatherings. English.

  • English (pdf 517kb)
    • A black and white photo of Dr. Thomas Keens. A burgundy background borders the photo.  

    		 Based on a Talk by Thomas G. Keens M.D. is a booklet in question-and-answer format for parents whose baby died from SIDS. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 740kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 649kb)
    • A pencil drawing of a man sitting on a rock while talking to a small child. The drawing is in orange pencil against a white background and an orange border.  

    		 Caring About Kids: Talking to Children About Death is a 16-page, illustrated booklet for parents and caregivers that gives general information on children's awareness of death, communication, developmental stages and their effects, religion, death, and funerals. It does not specifically address the death of a sibling. English.

  • English (pdf 1.6mb)
    • A green and white pencil drawing of an oak tree on a hill. A light green border surrounds the drawing.  
    		Clergy's Response: A Baby Dies/A Family Grieves is a booklet for members of the clergy who are helping guide families dealing with a SIDS death. It is non-denominational, and appropriate for various religious traditions and groups. English.

  • English (pdf 2.7mb)
    • A black and white pencil drawing of an adult leading two small children through a grassy meadow. The meadow has wildflowers in the foreground and a tall tree in the background. The three people are holding hands. A green border surrounds the drawing.  

    		 Crib Death is an illustrated booklet for SIDS parents whose baby has recently died. It gives general information about SIDS and emphasizes the importance of cultural ties and customs for families who are grieving. Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese and Tagalog.

  • Chinese (pdf 642kb)
  • Korean (pdf 614kb)
  • Vietnamese (pdf 722kb)
  • Japanese (pdf 728kb)
  • Tagalog (pdf 694kb)
    • A picture of four black handprints on a white background. A black border surrounds the picture.  

    		 Death of an Infant Twin is a leaflet for parents and families who have lost an infant twin or a baby from a multiple birth. It addresses this unique loss with sensitivity and contains information on how parents can take care of themselves and the living baby. English. For more information on this leaflet, please contact Centering Corporation.
    Four small black and white pencil drawings of grieving adults are arranged in a square against a peach-colored background.  

    		 Facts and Feelings is an informational booklet for both families and the general public. Topics include general SIDS information, definitions, understanding emotions, and family grieving. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 708kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 748kb)
    • A white picture that is tinted in burgundy and surrounded by a burgundy background. The picture shows a pile of photographs lying on a table in disarray.   

    		 For Grandparents…A "Double" Grief is a small booklet that talks about the suffering grandparents experience after a grandchild dies, and the grief they feel for their own children's loss. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 535kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 519kb)
    • A brown and tan pencil sketch of a man sitting down reading a booklet. A brown border surrounds the sketch.  

    		 Healing a Father's Grief is a 24-page booklet for grieving fathers that talks about typical male roles, the problems they cause in grieving, and the differences in grieving between men and women. The booklet offers suggestions for overcoming role problems so that fathers can heal. English. For more information on this booklet, please contact Grief Resources Catalog.
    A black and white pencil drawing of a woman talking to a small girl. The woman and girl are facing each other, with their profiles facing the viewer. A green border surrounds the picture.  

    		 Helping Children Grieve is a booklet for anyone caring for a child whose baby brother or sister has died of SIDS. It is a gentle guide to helping children understand and cope with feelings of grief. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 918kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 802kb)
    • 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.  

    		 "Is there anything I can do to help?" is a tri-fold brochure for friends and relatives of grieving SIDS survivors. It lists 19 suggestions for communicating feelings of caring. English. For more information on this booklet, please contact Grief Resources Catalog.
    A pencil sketch of a man's hand holding a woman's hand. A brown border surrounds the sketch.  

    		 Parent's Grief - Help and Understanding After the Death of a Baby is a 24-page booklet for parents who have lost a baby. It discusses the stages and variations in parents' grief, and briefly covers healing. English. For more information on this booklet, please contact Grief Resources Catalog.
    A blue and white drawing of five boxes with the words "Sudden Infant Death" in the middle.
          		 Responding to a Sudden, Unexpected Infant Death: The Professional's Role is a four-page leaflet which provides information on the responsibilities health professionals have before, during, and after a sudden, unexpected death. For more information, please contact the National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center. English.

  • English (pdf 80kb)
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    A multicolored drawing of a boy lying in bed reading a book. There is a lamp shining down as he leans against a pillow and holds a rattle. A gray border surrounds the drawing.  

    		 Sam's Story is a 32-page, full-color booklet for children who have lost a sibling to SIDS. It is a story of a boy and his family coping with the death of his baby brother. The booklet includes a four-page parent's guide. English. For more information on this booklet, please contact The Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.
    A blue and white drawing of five boxes with the words "Sudden Infant Death" in the middle.
          		 SIDS Death By Race and Ethnicity 1995 - 2001 is a four-page leaflet which represents SIDS mortality rates by race and ethnicity and Hispanic origin of mothers. Rates per 100,000 live births are presented. For more information, please contact the National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center. English.

  • English (pdf 97kb)
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    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.

  • English (pdf 711kb)
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    A pencil drawing featuring: hands dialing a telephone; a floral display; and hands gently touching in a compassionate manner.  
    		Standards for Public Health Nurses is a 20-page booklet of professional guidelines endorsed by the California Nurses Association to assure similar nursing practice and care for SIDS families/caregivers in California.

  • English (pdf 1.9mb)
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    A pencil drawing featuring a social worker comforting a grieving family.
          		 Standards for Social Work is an 18-page booklet approved by the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter, to be used as guidelines and serve as a model for social workers who interact with individuals involved with SIDS.

  • English (pdf 856kb)
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    An abstract drawing with a Native American motif. The drawing has many elements, including a tree, a moon, a wolf, the sun, and fire. It has a white background and is surrounded by a blue border.
          		 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - SIDS is a tri-fold brochure for Native Americans that discusses SIDS from a Native American perspective. It includes infant care practices to reduce the risk of SIDS. English. For more information on this brochure, contact the Massachusetts Center for SIDS.
    A blue and white drawing of five boxes with the words "Sudden Infant Death" in the middle.
          		 Sudden, Unexpected Infant Death: Information for the Emergency Medical Technician is a four-page brochure giving an overview of the EMT's role in responding to a sudden infant death. For more information, please contact the National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center. English.

  • English (pdf 89kb)
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    Three square pencil drawings of children's toys. There is a jack in the box, a stuffed bunny, and a stuffed bear. The pencil drawings are done in black and white and arranged against a red background.
          		 What Childcare Providers and Other Caregivers Should Know is a booklet with basic facts about SIDS, including SIDS risk reduction measures, what to expect during SIDS emergencies and investigations occurring in a childcare setting. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 909kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 876kb)
    • A blue and white drawing of five boxes with the words "Sudden Infant Death" in the middle.
          		 What is SIDS? is a 10-page brochure discussing current information about SIDS, research, and SIDS risk reduction behaviors. For more information, please contact the National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center. English and Spanish.

  • English (pdf 147kb)
  • Spanish (pdf 132kb)
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    A black and white pencil drawing of the faces of two grieving parents. A peach-colored border surrounds the drawing.
          		 When Your Baby Dies…. A Gentle Guide for Teenage Parents is a 12-page illustrated booklet for teens that includes personal stories by young parents. It's an easy-to-read guide with general information. English.

  • English (pdf 1.6mb)
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    Miscellaneous Materials
    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.  

    		 Bookmark - Companion to Loving Goodbye booklet is a bookmark with the telephone number of the California SIDS Program. Bilingual-English and Spanish.

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  • Spanish
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    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.  

    		 Current Listing of SIDS Support Organizations in California is a one-page handout of SIDS support groups including contact information and counties served. English and Spanish.

  • English and Spanish
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    Audio/Visual
    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.  

    		 Caregivers Hurt, Too is a 27-minute video. The first part is in English, then the program is repeated in Spanish. The videotape features what happens when SIDS occurs in childcare. It covers emergency actions, law enforcement interview, meeting parents, how the caregiver feels, and SIDS risk reduction behaviors.
    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.  

    		 Circle of SIDS Research is a 68-minute videotape with accompanying handout which discusses current SIDS research. Dr. Ronald Ariagno is the speaker. For more information, please contact the California SIDS Program.
    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.  

    		 Circle of Understanding is a 71-minute videotape of SIDS experts answering audience questions at the annual California SIDS conference held in October 2003. For more information, please contact the California SIDS Program.
    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.  

    		 Coping After a SIDS Death Audiotape contains SIDS medical facts and a presentation by SIDS parents on self-blame, guilt, and the grieving differences of men and women. English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the California SIDS Program.
    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. For more information, please contact the California SIDS Program.
    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.   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. For more information, please contact the California SIDS Program.
    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 Training for Coroners, Coroners' Investigators, Forensic Pathologists, Medical Examiners, and Pathologists - a set of four videotapes
    • Current SIDS Issues and Research is a 55-minute update on the most current issues and research surrounding SIDS.
    • Investigative Approaches to Common Concerns and Issues is a 67-minute videotape showing the importance of accurate reporting and compliance in the use of the newly revised standardized death scene investigation and autopsy protocols.
    • SIDS - From a Personal Perspective is a 60-minute videotape where parents share their SIDS experiences focusing on the immediate event as a tool to teach the skills to interact compassionately with families and others affected by a SIDS incident.
    • SIDS and Differential Diagnosis of Sudden Unexpected Death and Conducting the Death Scene Investigation is a 90-minute videotape featuring clarification of the differential diagnosis of a possible SIDS investigation.
    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: Uncovering the Mystery is a 50-minute videotape originally aired on the Discovery Health channel. It features parents who have lost infants to SIDS, as well as interviews with researchers, including Marian Willinger, Dr. Hannah Kinney and Dr. Thomas Keens.
    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.   When an Infant Dies: The Emergency Response is a 21-minute videotape to be used in conjunction with a training course outline. It also contains a resource list, post test, course evaluation and sample certificate of attendance.
     

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