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The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation aims to improve outcomes of pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, and prematurity, as well as assist in the grieving process through financial assistance, education, and advocacy.

The hospitalization of a baby in the NICU can leave a family financially unprepared. If you are a current NICU family experiencing financial difficulty we may be able to assist you through our gift card program. NICU Helping Hands’ gift card program provides assistance with grocery, restaurant, and gas expenses.

At Project Milk Mission, we are committed to providing culturally inclusive breastfeeding education and support. Our innovative hybrid model, combining virtual and in-person services, sets us apart and allows us to reach communities across Ohio effectively.

Primrose Newborn Care, a newborn home visiting and telemedicine clinic, was founded by Dr. Jessica Madden in 2018. Dr. Madden was one of the first newborn physicians (neonatologists) in the U.S. to offer these services for newborns and young infants. Dr. Madden works around parents’ and caregivers’ schedules and is available for home and virtual visits from early morning until late at night, even on weekends and holidays.

Home visits available within 25 mile radius of Cleveland, OH (surcharge applied for further visits)

Virtual visits are offered throughout the state of Ohio and 28 other states, including NY, NJ, PA, MA, MI, CA, VA, NC, SC, MN, WA, TX, GA, IL, AZ, CO, and FL.

She Found Peace, a sanctuary curated by a NICU mom, for NICU moms. We understand the toll that daily hospital visits can take—both emotionally and physically. In the whirlwind of caring for our little ones, we believe it's crucial to prioritize the well-being of mothers too. At She Found Peace, we affirm that mother's matter.

The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.

It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.

POEM is the Ohio chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the leading authority on perinatal mental health.

We are Ohio moms who have survived prenatal/postpartum depression (PPD) or anxiety so we understand like no one else can. We had thoughts that scared and shamed us. We blamed ourselves. We doubted ourselves. We felt weighed down by all the “shoulds” of motherhood.

Some of us had a hard time finding help. That’s why we started POEM, where we volunteer our time to help moms like you who are experiencing the most common complication of childbirth.

It’s okay to reach out for help. That’s why we’re here.

The Shades of Blue Project is a Houston-based Non-Profit organization. With its continued focus on improving, Maternal Mental Health outcomes for black and brown birthing people, The Shades of Blue Project will be opening a new Maternal and Mental Health Resource Center located in the North Houston area of the city. The center will offer social support services, job placement skills, onsite therapy sessions, support groups, and many more dedicated services to benefit the community.

Our Purpose is to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and finding a cure.

We envision a world where hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and their babies.

NICU Parent Network is a network of organizations offering support to families of premature infants. We are the only professional association for NICU Parent Leaders in the United States. NPN provides a platform for NICU Parent Leaders to come together as a collective voice representing the needs and best interests of NICU families in all facets of healthcare policy, care guidelines, advocacy, education & family support.

We know that not all babies in the NICU come home, and this heartbreaking reality is something many families in our community face. At Project NICU, we walk alongside parents during this profound loss with compassion, understanding, and support.

Our Bereavement Program provides families with a meaningful remembrance bag in honor of their baby, along with access to supportive spaces where they are not alone in their grief. Through our bereavement support groups, parents can connect with others who have experienced a loss; sharing memories, emotions, and moments of healing at their own pace.

At Project NICU, we are here to honor every baby’s story and support every family through this deeply difficult journey.

NICU Helping Hands’ Angel Gown® Program began in 2013 because we recognized there was an overwhelming need for better support for families who lost a baby. Our Angel Gown® Program provides comfort for bereaved families through the gift of a beautiful custom made gown for final photos and for burial services. We provide support resources and mentoring programs for bereaved families as well. There is no greater gift that can be given to a grieving family than affirming the importance of the life of their child by offering the simple gift of our Angel Gown® Garments and supporting them emotionally and educationally afterwards.

M.E.N.D. is here to provide hope and healing through your journey after the loss of your baby. M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. We publish free bi-monthly magazines, hold commemorative ceremonies, and host a variety of support groups throughout the nation. M.E.N.D. is a place for families to connect, share their unique story of loss, and learn to live life without your precious baby.

Together we are breaking down the barriers associated with the isolation and sadness of pregnancy and infant loss as we strive to turn our children's lives into legacies. Get Support.

Carter's Cause Foundation was created in honor of our son Carter and to support others going through the NICU or loss journey. Our hope is to help NICU parents navigate the difficult journey ahead, provide resources to parents who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child, and resources for family and friends who don't know what to do for a loved one who has just lost a child. Carter's Cause is being created to do just that and more.

If we could hold the hand of everyone experiencing loss or the NICU journey, we would.

Cornerstone of Hope’s vision has been to create a world where no grieving person journeys alone. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and are in need of support, we are here to serve.

RTZ Hope provides compassionate and holistic support for people who have experienced unimaginable loss during their journey to parenthood.

At No Foot Too Small, our mission is simple but powerful: to celebrate angels, unite families, and build birthing & bereavement suites—ensuring no one journeys through pregnancy and infant loss alone.

Rachel's Gift, Inc. was created to collaborate with hospitals to provide specialized bereavement care for parents who lose a child to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. We have served thousands of families across the country.  Our programs have expanded to include Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups, Follow-Up Care, and Keepsake Boxes available at partnering hospitals.

Hand To Hold offers several different podcasts for NICU families. Check them out!

Dear NICU Mama Podcast

Our goal is to support, educate, and empower NICU parents.

On the NICU Alumni Podcast you will hear interviews from experts in the field provide easy-to-understand, practical guidance that you can refer to as you seek to support your child post-NICU.

Mission: To be the professional voice that shapes neonatal nursing through excellence in practice, education, research, and professional development

Birthing Beautiful Communities addresses the social determinants of health and real-life circumstances that at-risk mothers face, making them vulnerable to infant mortality. Infant mortality is highest amongst Black families. The core of the program is social cohesion, functioning as a safe space for real time learning opportunities that will increase the understanding of how and why systemic racism affects unborn Black children. BBC serves as a hub for the healing and empowerment for families, equipping them with tools and resources with the intention to increase the likelihood of infant survival up to one year and beyond.

First Year Connects is a resource app
designed to connect families to resources in Cuyahoga County
from pregnancy through baby’s first birthday.

Village of Healing is a pioneering healthcare and community development organization in Northeast Ohio. With two branches of service-programs and resources that uplift and empower our community as well as culturally sensitive healthcare services that foster trust and improves health outcomes. Together these branches work seamlessly to provide wrap-around wholistic services for Black women, men and children.

At Project Milk Mission, we are committed to providing culturally inclusive breastfeeding education and support. Our innovative hybrid model, combining virtual and in-person services, sets us apart and allows us to reach communities across Ohio effectively.

By empowering mothers with evidence-based guidance, we aim to foster a supportive environment where every mother, regardless of her background, can achieve optimal maternal and infant health through the promotion of human milk.  

Redtreehouse.org, a program of Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland, Inc., has been serving families across Ohio since 2011.Coverage of Pennsylvania and West Virginia has been made possible through collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc.

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is proud to partner with more than 1,000 programs and agencies in Northeast Ohio. Use the interactive map to find your nearest food pantry or hot meal site, or contact our Help Center at 216.738.2067 to locate additional free local resources. 

Advice about a civil legal problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues. This free clinic is first-come, first-served, no appointments needed.