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44 | Learning to Be a Medical Family and Life After the NICU with Dr. Jessica Allen
Honest insight into life after discharge and what it means to grow into a medical family.
Supporting NICU Siblings: 10 Ways to Help Your Other Children Through the Transition Home
Support siblings as they adjust now that their NICU brother or sister is finally home.
43 | Healing Through Story: Jen Mansfield on Grief After the NICU
Jen shares how storytelling and community support helped her navigate grief after losing her son who was born at 24 weeks.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Love
You’ll find a thoughtful collection of gifts in our Mother’s Day guide, each one chosen to honor the strength, love, and resilience of NICU moms.
42 | Honoring a Legacy: Advocacy and Support After the NICU with Misti Staley
In honor of Tube Feeding Awareness Week, we’re thrilled to share our latest episode featuring Misti Staley, founder of FreeArm and advocate for NICU and PICU families.
40 | I Know Newborns: Advocacy and Support with Chelsea Samms
This episode is packed with practical advice and resources to support families transitioning home from the NICU.
William's Journey: Strength, Hope, and Purpose in Empowering NICU Parents
The NICU journey, which I once knew from the perspective of a healthcare provider, became deeply personal when William was born at 23 weeks.
helpful links
NICU Alumni is proud to serve NICU grads and their families—and we’re not alone. There are amazing groups and organizations that can also support you while you’re still in the NICU, during your transition home, and into the future.
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CDC: What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention Contact Info by State (CDC)
Jack’s Basket - support for new diagnosis of Down syndrome
Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC)
Pathways.org - a valuable resource offering free materials to help you understand developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities.
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The ARC - supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion.
Family Café - Conference
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Academy of Special Needs Planners
Act4Me - Grants for therapy in Miami-Dade and Broward County
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FreeArm - Tube Feeding Assistant
Me Two Books - This blog contains book reviews and activities for the family.
Toy Recommendations by Lemon City Collective
Zaky HUG - Ergonomic support device designed to provide comfort, security, and better sleep to your baby as it mimics the warmth and scent of a caregiver’s touch.
our network of support