DC Health is committed to reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths in the District.

Through partnerships and collaborations, DC residents can receive safe sleep education and a portable crib for their infant to ensure infants are sleeping safely. Putting a baby to sleep face up, alone, and in a crib reduces the chance of death caused by unsafe sleep practices.

The Safe Sleep Program (SSP) Provides:

• Education for Parents and Caregivers
• Education for Community Partners
• Safety Approved Portable Cribs
• Referrals to Community Programs and Services

Requirements to Receive a Portable Crib:

• Parents and/or caregivers must participate in a safe sleep education session. 
• Parents and/or caregivers must be a District resident. 
• Portable cribs are NOT available for pick-up at DC Health offices.

Agencies Providing Safe Sleep Education & Portable Cribs
(Please call to set up an appointment)

• CentroNia (Habla español) Ward 1
  (202) 332-4200
• The Northwest Center (Habla español), Ward 1-8
  (202) 483-7008
• East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Ward 7
  (202) 397-7300
• Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Ward 8
  (202) 889-1425

For additional information call 1(800) MOM-BABY or 1(800) 666-2229.