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the NICU ALUMNI resource library
11 | CEO of Hand to Hold, Kelli Kelley
Hand to Hold is dedicated to providing emotional support, education, and community to parents who have had a child in the NICU or have experienced the loss of a baby in the NICU.
05 | Dietician for Children Ages 0-3, Deb Malkoff-Cohen
Deb Malkoff-Cohen, a seasoned Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, brings her expertise in pediatric nutrition to families by innovatively spooning nutritional wisdom into young bellies, emphasizing the importance of healthy transitions from the NICU.
04 | Entrepreneur, Social Impact Extraordinaire, and 2x NICU Parent, Felecia Hatcher
Felecia Hatcher, CEO at Black Ambition, shares her insights on navigating the NICU journey as a 2x NICU Grad parent and emphasizes the importance of community, advocacy, and self-care during this impactful experience.
03 | Co-founder of ICU baby, Beth Simonton
Beth Simonton, co-founder of ICU baby, shares about the impact her son’s NICU experience had on her and her family, highlighting the importance of resilience, preparation, and seeking support during this transformative journey.
02 | A Welcome Home letter from Ali Dunn: It’s Not The End
Ali Dunn, founder of Me Two Books, shares a note of encouragement to families of NICU grads.
01 | Founder’s Podcast
In the first episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast we have the pleasure of hearing from Andrea, the founder of NICU Alumni. Listen as she shares her personal story of being a two-time NICU parent, and how those experiences inspired her to found NICU Alumni and this very podcast…
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
Pathways.org - a valuable resource offering free materials to help you understand developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
The ARC - supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion.
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Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Me Two Books - This blog contains book reviews and activities for the family.
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