Our program can provide guidance to enrolled families who would like assistance identifying supportive resources in their community. Although our team remains available for consultation and ongoing communication as research evolves, we understand that ongoing support may be most meaningful when rooted in a family’s own community. Our goal is to help families access continued care and support well beyond their participation in our program.
More 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. Below are links that connect you to the best information and local and national resources:
Empty Arms Bereavement provides virtual support groups for Massachusetts residents who have lost a child during pregnancy, birth, or infancy, including specific groups for fathers.
Return to Zero: HOPE is a national nonprofit that provides services and support to parents who have lost a child during pregnancy and infancy, through virtual resources and community, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ affinity groups.
Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation (SUDC) is an organization which provides services at no cost to families impacted by a sudden, unexplained death of a child. The website features a wealth of resources for parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Virtual resources:
The Dougy Center offers a wide variety of free resources for children, teens, and young adults.
Sesame Workshop features a variety of resources including articles, videos, and activities for grieving children and families, organized by age range and experience.
