Cribs for Kids® is a safe-sleep education and distribution program for families to help reduce the risk of injury and death of infants due to unsafe sleep environments. The program addresses specific situations dealing with socioeconomic issues such as crib affordability and cultural practices such as bed-sharing and secondhand smoke.
Cribs for Kids® was developed in Pittsburgh, Pa., to address the issue of babies dying when placed in unsafe sleeping environments. North Dakota Health and Human Services became a Cribs for Kids® partner in late 2009 and implemented a pilot program in 2010.
Screening is completed by local partners and eligibility varies by site and is based on availability. Crib Kits for eligible pregnant and newly delivered mothers feature a portable Pack n' Play, crib sheet, pacifier and a swaddle sack.
Training Resources
- Safe Sleep Ambassador - Cribs for Kids training (20 min.)
- Register online
- Take the Safe Sleep Training - Once you pass the quiz at the end of the training, you will be awarded a certificate.
- Send a copy of your training certificate to eoestreich@nd.gov
- Cribs for Kids Program Forms
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- TRAINING - ND Cribs for Kids Transition from Paper Forms to Qualtrics
- QUALTRICS FORM: C4K Education and Screening
- QUALTRICS FORM: C4K Compliance Questionnaire
- Safe Sleep Client Education Video
- Cribs for Kids Training Presentation
- Safe Sleep Materials Order Form
How to Install a Cribette
American Academy of Pediatrics - Safe Sleep Policy Statement
American Academy of Pediatrics - 2022 Safe Sleep Guidelines (Video)