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The emerging need for a SIDS support group for family child care providers in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 37% of all deaths due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in 1989 occurred in a family child care home. An ongoing monthly support group was developed for child care providers who experienced a SIDS-related death in their homes. This was developed in response to a desire to have a support group specifically for providers and separate from parent support groups. Evaluation by group participants indicated that such a group was effective in helping them work through the grief process.
In Minnesota, 37% of all deaths due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in 1989 occurred in a family child care home. An ongoing monthly support group was developed for child care providers who experienced a SIDS-related death in their homes. This was developed in response to a desire to have a support group specifically for providers and separate from parent support groups. Evaluation by group participants indicated that such a group was effective in helping them work through the grief process.