First Candle Inc.
First Candle Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
First Candle is committed to the elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and preventable Stillbirths through education and research while providing support for grieving families who have sufferd a loss
About
First Candle is committed to the elimination of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths through education, while providing support for grieving families who have suffered a loss. This has been our role for more than 35 years. In 1994 we partnered with the National Institutes of Health on the Back to Sleep campaign, which led to a reduction in the rate of SIDS by more than 50%. Despite this, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes SIDS and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed (ASSB), remains the leading cause of death for babies one month to one year of age. Due to SUID more than 300 babies every month may not live to see their first birthday. Infant mortality rates in the U.S. are also higher than in the 20 wealthiest nations. Our Objective is Clear: Saving Babies and Supporting Families. Working with local organizations throughout the country, we are educating new and expectant parents on the importance of providing a safe sleep environment for their baby. And for those families who have tragically lost a baby, we offer bereavement support and counsel.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
To promote safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. with programs of research, education and advocacy, our goal is to continue to have a significant impact on our nation's high infant mortality and stillbirth rates. working towards this mission, we remain committed to providing compassionate grief support to all those affected by the death of a baby.
- Revenue reported was $0.
- The non-profit filed Schedule A section.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- The organization does not engage in lobbying activities.
- The non-profit does not have a foreign financial account.
- The non-profit filed a copy of the returns in ["AK", "AL", "AR", "CA", "CO", "CT", "DC", "FL", "GA", "HI", "IL", "KS", "KY", "MA", "MD", "ME", "MI", "MN", "MS", "NC", "ND", "NH", "NJ", "NM", "NV", "NY", "OH", "OK", "OR", "PA", "RI", "SC", "TN", "UT", "VA", "WA", "WI", "WV"].
Accomplishments
- Education, research and family support:first candle supplies comprehensive quality-assured information on infant health and survival to new and expectant parents and the general public through a toll-free information hotline and website. first candle also provides technical assistance, education and training to health professionals and community organizations through workshops and the distribution of brochures and fact sheets. first candle also provides bereavement services to help families through the difficult time after the death of a baby. through the distribution of grief packets, conferences, referrals to local support services and the website, first candle helps families connect and share experiences. crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, thorugh our toll-free crisis hotline. Expenses 0.
- Advocacy:first candle helps guide national and local political action to ensure that sids, stillbirth and other infant health issues receive adequate awareness and funding Expenses 0.