Infant Safe Sleep Outreach Project (EMERGENCY)

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking applications for the Infant Safe Sleep Outreach Project, a program aimed at reducing infant mortality rates in Mississippi. The project will focus on providing safe sleep education and distributing cribs to individuals in need. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. The project will be funded through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, with a total of $150,000 available for subgrants. The selected vendor will be expected to develop and execute a comprehensive outreach strategy, conduct training sessions, and provide educational materials. Key responsibilities include: • Conducting training sessions for parents, caregivers, and community members on safe sleep practices • Creating partnerships with local healthcare providers and community organizations to disseminate information • Utilizing social media and other digital platforms for broader reach and engagement • Launching a community engagement campaign to raise awareness and encourage behavioral change regarding safe sleep practices • Providing portable cribs to individuals in need and collecting data on the number of cribs distributed • Participating in virtual orientation meetings, technical assistance/monitoring virtual calls, and a closing meeting The project's goals and objectives include reducing infant mortality rates, increasing public awareness about the impact of SUID, SIDS, ASSB, and other sleep-related causes of infant death, and teaching ways to create and provide access to safe infant sleep environments.