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.
Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month Toolkit
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Find social media posts, graphics, and talking points to include in your communication outreach. Help us spread the word about safe sleep, stillbirth and miscarriage awareness. |
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.
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The KIDS Network is pleased to be selected to present at the International Society for the Study and Prevention of Perinatal and Infant Death (ISPID) 2023 International Conference. The venue for the conference is Florence, Italy from October 6-8, 2023. Members of ISPID and dedicated hosts will join other delegates from around the world to further our knowledge through research initiatives and families’ experiences to improve outcomes for our future generations and protect precious lives. You will find the conference registration, accommodations, as well as social, parent programs and first-time international certification program for bereavement peer support leaders on the ISPID conference website. |
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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