The Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network, Inc. serves those individuals who have been touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS and those individuals or organizations who strive to reduce the risk of infant deaths by providing supportive services, community education, professional training, and supporting associated research.
The KIDS Network was established as a 501(c) 3 July 31, 1998.
The KIDS Network was established as a 501(c) 3 July 31, 1998.
2023 Susan E. Bredehoft At-Home Candle Light Memorial
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The KIDS Network invites you to the Susan E. Bredehoft 24th Annual At-Home Candle Light Memorial in coordination with the Worldwide Candle Lighting initiated by The Compassionate Friends. The at-home memorial is done at your convenience. There is no specific date/time to attend. The KIDS Network will send you a candle light memorial kit. When your kit arrives, you are invited to proceed through the contents at a time that works best for you, your family and friends.
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25th Anniversary Celebration 1998-2023
The KIDS Network was co-founded in 1998 by Ted c. and Susan E. Bredehoft of Wichita, Kansas after the death of their granddaughter, Haley Elizabeth Slaymaker (December 9, 1996 - June 16, 1997). Through their grief they reached out to family and friends to help build the Network. Part of that friend circle included Bil Keane, creator of the iconic Family Circus newspaper comic. After hearing Susan and Ted's story, Bil developed the SIDS KIDS image as shown below. The quote encompasses the Bredehoft's hope for the Network and research to eradicate infant loss.
Join us as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the KIDS Network.
Join us as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the KIDS Network.
Safe Sleep Strategy
Safe Sleep Instructors educate parents/caregivers, child care providers, health care providers, and other community members about safe sleep practices. Instructors are taught to serve as the voice for safe sleep by promoting it through standardized training and community outreach.
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The Importance of Safe Sleep
Five bereaved mothers explain why Safe Sleep is important. Hear the stories of how they transformed their grief. Dedicated in loving memory of: Juanita Calderon-Cordoba, Luke David Nelson, Clayton Glenn Vath, Padraig Clayton Randolph, and Maxton Burkey.
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