Advocacy

The CJ Foundation for SIDS takes an active approach in shaping legislation to provide support for the SIDS, SUID, and SUDC community. Securing government funding for SIDS, SUID, and SUDC research, education, and program services is a critical goal on the path to fulfilling our mission.

Current Initiatives

The following is a list of the CJ Foundation's current initiatives in Washington, D.C. Click on each link for more info

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Stillbirth/SUID Bill Needs Your Help!

Serving as the most influential piece of SIDS/SUID/SUDC legislation to date, The Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education, and Awareness Act (S 1862/HR 3418) promises to promote unprecedented, positive change by improving death-scene data collection methods, establishing nationwide awareness and education plans, and expanding support services for families in need.

Endorsements of the Bill

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American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Alliance For Infant Survival
Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs (ASIP)
CJ Foundation for SIDS
Compassionate Passages
Cribs for Kids
Easter Seals
First Candle
Healthy Birth Day
Home Safety Council
International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IAC&ME)
March of Dimes
MISS Foundation
National Association of Medical Examiners
National Sheriff's Association
Northwest Infant Survival Alliance (NISA)
Safe Kids USA
SIDS Resources
Society for Maternal- Fetal Medicine
Sudden Unexplained Death In Childhood (SUDC) Program

Tracking This Bill

Click the following links to track the bill through the House of Representatives and Senate

 

 
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