Recognizing the need for additional support due to racial disparities in the healthcare system and racial trauma, Hand to Hold introduced a virtual support group for Black families. Support groups for Black families of the NICU are necessary, safe, and affirming spaces to gather around a shared identity for healing, processing and support of Black mothers.

Download a NICU Toolkit tailored to Black Families from University of California - San Francisco. You will be asked to complete a short survey prior to downloading the Toolkit.

Research shows disparities in infant outcomes for families with a non-English language of preference (NELP). The NELP Resource Bundle includes action-oriented, evidence-based, or evidence-derived change ideas that NICU team members can implement to improve outcomes for families with a non-English language of preference and advance health equity.