The Guild for Infant Survival, Orange County (GISOC) is dedicated to serving parents and families, educating the public and professionals, and raising funds to support medical research in an attempt to eradicate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
GISOC was established in 1975 to support families that have experienced the death of a baby to SIDS.  The non-profit GISOC is the only Orange County peer support group for SIDS families.

GISOC becomes involved when notified of a SIDS death occurring in Orange County.  Soon after the death, a public health nurse will contact the affected family and will deliver a package prepared by our organization containing helpful information.  During this visit, parents are given contact information for a peer support person representing the Guild.  Because of HIPAA confidentiality issues, parents or a family member must contact the Guild directly in order for us to establish contact.  The assigned one-on-one volunteer assigned to the family is a parent that has lost a baby to SIDS.  She is available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide a sympathetic, understanding ear.  We understand that only a parent that has experienced such a loss is able to truly understand what you are going through.

Upcoming Events:

• Once a month support meetings:  7 pm, the second Monday of each month at 2130 E. 4th Street Santa Ana, 92705.  We have SIDS parents and professionals available to support you through your grief.   Next Two Meetings:  Monday, May 17th and Monday, June 11, 2012.

• New Hope Grief Support is offering ongoing 8 week  support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child from infant to 3 years old. Call New Hope to register now!! Class will fill up.    www.newhopegrief.org

• April 30, 2012:  GISOC Board Meeting
  

• October 17, 2012:  Very Special Luncheon at Anaheim White House Restaurant.
  

• December 4, 2012 Angel of Hope
  

For more information on peer support meetings you can contact us at:

ph: 800-474-SIDS (7437)

alt: 714-973-8417

Fax: 714-973-8429

E-mail: gisoc@att.net

32nd Annual California SIDS Conference ~ The 2012 SIDS Conference will be held on October 30th at the California Endowment Center in Los Angeles. The keynote speaker will be internationally renowned SIDS researcher, Hannah Kinney MD from Harvard University. Doctor Kinney has produced the most exciting SIDS research of the past few decades. A memorial service and welcome reception hosted by several SIDS parent support groups is planned for early evening on October 29th.