Baby Safe Sleep Education
Story Behind the Curve
- High infant mortality rate
- Limited maternity care
- Low provider to patient ratio
- Maternity care desert
- Lack of safe sleep education
Partners
Local Health Department, CMARC/CMHRP, WIC, Partnership for Children, Safe Kids, Department of Social Services
Why Is This Important?
Progress in 2022-2023
Montgomery County education staff worked diligently throughout 2022 to continue the efforts of the safe sleep education program for all people in Montgomery County. Staff implemented monthly group education classes for all individuals referred to the safe sleep program. Individual classes were held on an as needed basis for any referral. Staff utilized online communication platforms (i.e. Zoom) to reduce barriers in participation for participants.
In 2023, education staff continued the efforts of the safe sleep education program for all people in Montgomery County. Group classes are hosted twice a month, with individual classes being held on an as needed basis for participants.
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