Welcome!  First Candle/SIDS Alliance is here to help. Whether you are seeking information on ways to help your baby survive and thrive or have experienced the death of a precious infant, this site is your gateway to support.  For more information, feel free to call us toll free at 800.221.7437 – grief counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

First Candle/SIDS Alliance exists to promote infant health and survival during the prenatal period through two years of age. We do this through programs of advocacy, education and research. SIDS and Other Infant Death bereavement services are a critical component of our mission.