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Trump Administration Cuts Support for Infant Safety Campaign

5/2/2025

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The Trump administration has abruptly pulled federal support from the Safe to Sleep campaign, a vital initiative aimed at preventing infant sleep-related deaths. This decision is particularly concerning as sudden infant death rates surged nearly 12% from 2020 to 2022. Nonprofits like First Candle are determined to carry on the mission, but face significant resource challenges ahead.

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The Trump administration has abruptly pulled federal support from the Safe to Sleep campaign, a vital initiative aimed at preventing infant sleep-related deaths. This decision is particularly concerning as sudden infant death rates surged nearly 12% from 2020 to 2022. Nonprofits like First Candle are determined to carry on the mission, but face significant resource challenges ahead.