CRIBS FOR KIDS
Deaths related to an unsafe sleep environment are a leading cause of preventable child fatality nationwide, as well as here at home in Washington County. To address this issue, the Washington County Child Abuse MDT has partnered with the National Cribs for Kids Program to provide free Cribette Kits to eligible families residing in Washington County. In addition to providing a free portable crib, infant sleep sack and educational materials, MDT community partners from the Washington County Public Health Maternal, Child & Family Program and the Healthy Families Program will work with eligible families to provide safe sleep education and distribute cribs. Cribette Kits are available in either English or Spanish versions.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, clients:
- must be a resident of Washington County, Oregon
- must qualify for public benefits or demonstrate financial need (exceptions will be considered on a case- by-case basis)
- must be willing to receive safe sleep education provided for free from an approved MDT partner agency.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Interested in referring a family to the Cribs for Kids Program, or in receiving a Cribette Kit for your own family? Please email Vulnerable Populations MDT Coordinator Kathleen McDonough at kathleen_mcdonough@washingtoncountyor.gov, who will forward your request to representatives from either the Washington County Public Health Maternal, Child & Family Program or the Healthy Families Program. Staff from one of these two agencies will then contact families to arrange a time to discuss the program and complete a Cribs for Kids referral form. Due to limited funding and Cribette Kit availability, please know that each family referred to the Cribs for Kids Program is not guaranteed to receive a crib. Please feel free to contact Vulnerable Populations MDT Coordinator Kathleen McDonough at kathleen_mcdonough@washingtoncountyor.gov with any questions.
