First Candle

Individual and Family ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees

First Candle is a national non-profit organization in the United States focused on reducing SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths, while providing bereavement support to families who have experienced a loss. Based in New Canaan, Connecticut, the organization operates within the individual and family services sector, and engages in programs aimed at educating caregivers and healthcare providers about safe sleep practices and infant safety. Its work serves families, healthcare professionals, and advocates seeking evidence-based guidance and support surrounding infant sleep safety and bereavement, addressing both prevention and compassionate response after loss. In addition to ongoing education initiatives, First Candle has pursued partnerships and events that foster global collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and families, exemplified by hosting an international conference on perinatal and infant death. Recent activities also include collaborations with organizations to broaden reach and impact, such as a national partnership aimed at educating Black fathers about safe sleep, breastfeeding support, and infant product use. The organization positions itself within the broader infant health and safety landscape as a collaborative, knowledge-driven entity focused on reducing infant deaths and supporting affected families.

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