If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the the Crisis and Suicide Lifeline.
Child Life On Call Podcast
Creating tools and solutions to empower every child and family facing medical experiences.
The Morning
The Morning exists to bring community and resources of hope for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Services include free online community, downloadable resources, blog, and podcast.
Sisters In Loss Podcast
A community of black women replacing silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility.
Financial Assistance, NICU Helping Hands
The hospitalization of a baby in the NICU can leave a family financially unprepared. NICU Helping Hands strives to assist current NICU families experiencing financial difficulty through their gift card program, which provides assistance with grocery, restaurant, and gas expenses.
United Healthcare Children's Foundation Grants
The mission of UHCCF is to provide medical grants to enhance the quality of life of children across the United States. Through these grants, kids can get the care they need.
Colette Louis Foundation
Apply for Financial Assistance; Financial assistance can include, but is not limited to the following: Childcare for other children | Travel and transportation | Phone bill | Car insurance, payments.
BabyCenter - How to pay for your baby's NICU stay
Information on how to navigate paying for your child's NICU stay.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Provide housing and support to families with children in the hospital
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
211 Assistance Programs
211 is a nationwide program dedicated to helping people find local resources for food, healthcare, and housing issues/needs, among other crises.
Catholic Charities USA
The Catholic Charities network provides service to people in need – no matter their religion or nationality –advocates for justice in society and calls the entire church and other people of goodwill to do the same.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores. Eligibility is determined by the application that you fill in depending on the state that you live in.
NICU Beard Club
Download a free "NICU Navigation Guide," which is support material written by NICU Dads, for NICU Dads. It covers topics such as Managing your Mindset, Supporting your Partner, Caring for your Child, Your Relationship with Medical Professionals, Managing Family & Friends, and Actions to Consider. The site also includes links to their Insta, Facebook Group, and full book on Amazon.
Dads of the NICU Podcast
A podcast created by Dads, for Dads, that are spending time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Unit. These episodes will describe raw and authentic experiences of Dads who spent time in the NICU with their precious premature babies. Also on Instagram & Facebook @dadsofthenicu
The NICU Dad
A special place for NICU dads with blog entries such as, "How to Survive the First 72 Hours of the NICU... As a NICU Dad" and "10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known as a NICU Dad." Also on Instagram @thenicudad
Hand to Hold - NICU Dad Discussions
A podcast exclusively for NICU dads, by NICU dads. NICU Dad Discussions offers real conversations with real NICU and bereaved dads on topics like anxiety, depression and PTSD; how the NICU affects relationships with partners; and how to connect with other NICU dads for community and support.
Dear NICU Mama Podcast - Life as a NICU Dad with Jose
Throughout this episode he shares what it was like for him to walk through the NICU journey as a NICU dad, how him and his wife supported each other throughout their son's stay, and how he is still processing his son's NICU and medically complex journey today.
Dear NICU Mama Podcast - An Episode for the NICU Dads
It's no secret that NICU mamas and NICU dads process, heal, and work through the trauma of a NICU journey differently. And while we hope to eventually do an episode with a more scientific/emotional response to what those differences often times look like, we wanted to begin with a very conversational/interview-style episode featuring some some pretty incredible NICU dads.
Fathers and Non-Birthing Parents - Support
Guide for fathers & non-birthing parents in the NICU, including advice on bonding with baby, navigating mental health, and advocating for family-centered care.