Other Local Support & Resources

Below is a listing of groups in the Philadelphia/South Jersey region that offer support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. At Three Little Birds, it is part of our mission to stand in solidarity with other organizations working toward similar goals in our community and beyond. Please visit their individual websites for details on support services, upcoming events, and contact information.

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Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia Metro Area Based Groups

• Noelle’s Light - Noelle’s Light delivers financial support to families receiving treatment and care following a life-threatening fetal diagnosis. Because such treatment can cost families thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, Noelle’s Light provides eligible families with up to $5,000 in financial assistance. Three Little Birds was honored to support Noelle’s parents at her birth through our Bedside Bereavement Program.

• The TEARS Foundation - The TEARS Foundation provides up to $500 in financial assistance to families facing the unexpected cost of burying or cremating their baby. We partner with the South Jersey Chapter through referrals, shared resources, and joint events.

• Kindred Beginnings - Founded by Lynn and her team of “infertility warriors,” Kindred Beginnings supports the 1 in 8 families who experience non-traditional paths to parenthood. Services include one-on-one mentorship, virtual and in-person support, and the annual Walk for Hope each April. Lynn has also published a documentary about her IVF journey and welcomes referrals from families with similar experiences.

• Aubrey’s Advocate - This organization helps families manage the medical bills and administrative burdens related to perinatal loss. They review claims, work with insurance companies and employers, and help minimize financial liability. Aubrey’s Advocate also hosts the annual Aerobics for Aubrey fundraiser in memory of their daughter, who was stillborn.

• Butterfly Baskets - Founded in July 2020, Butterfly Baskets partners with hospitals and healthcare organizations to deliver comfort baskets and packages to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. They also provide ongoing support through peer groups, events, and activities. Based in Exton, PA, Butterfly Baskets serves the Greater Philadelphia region and recently expanded to Tampa, FL.

• Walter’s Bears - Created in memory of Walter Ernest Ford, Jr., Walter’s Bears offers families keepsakes that honor their baby through customized weight and sound. Located in Chester Springs, PA.

• Today is a Good Day - This nonprofit provides personal and financial support to families navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• It Takes a Herd - Dedicated to raising awareness about infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, surrogacy, and rainbow babies, It Takes a Herd offers support groups and resources for all family-building journeys.

• Mending Hearts Ministry - A faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides hope and encouragement to mothers who have endured the loss of a child—from miscarriage to adulthood—through peer support and faith-driven resources.

• UNITE, Inc. - Since 1975, UNITE has provided peer-to-peer grief support to parents grieving miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or infant death. Recognizing that grief is natural even when a baby’s life is brief, UNITE offers group support in the Philadelphia region.

• Start Healing Together - This 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocates for workplace rights when experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility, or adoption loss. Their services are personalized to each family’s unique journey, ensuring that grieving parents have the space to care for themselves while receiving practical support.

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Pennsylvania & New Jersey Regional Support & Resources

• The Center for Loss and Bereavement - Located in Skippack, PA, the Center provides a wide range of grief counseling services, support groups, and specialized programs for both families and children.

• Adalyn Rose Foundation - Dedicated to families grieving the loss of a child during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood, Adalyn Rose offers comprehensive and continuous support throughout the healing journey.

• Peter’s Place - Based in Wayne, PA, Peter’s Place provides safe and supportive spaces for grieving children and families, while also fostering community understanding of death and grief.

• Sweet Grace Ministries - Serving South Central Pennsylvania, Sweet Grace provides comfort baskets, remembrance items, photography, support groups, mentor couples, and events for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, life-limiting diagnosis, or infant death.

• NJ Family Connect - Provides home nurse visits, postpartum screenings, adoption support, and bereavement resources to families in Mercer, Essex, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Middlesex Counties.

• Pockets of Light - Based in Montclair, NJ, this organization offers compassion, hope, and support for parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

• The 2 Degrees Foundation - Focused on stillbirth prevention and awareness, this foundation funds research, supports the Autumn Joy Stillbirth Research and Dignity Act, and empowers expectant mothers to advocate for their health.

• Life After Two Losses - A maternal and child health organization that addresses systemic issues in maternal/infant health while providing virtual support groups, healing retreats, and educational workshops.

• Courage in Time - Provides curated bereavement boxes, grief and postpartum resources, and connections to other bereaved families for those who have experienced stillbirth or infant loss.

• Griffin Cares Foundation - Offers community support to families grieving pregnancy or infant loss, helping parents honor their babies while caring for themselves.

• NJ Stillbirth Awareness Campaign - Led by the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium with statewide partners, this program raises awareness that stillbirth can affect any pregnancy and provides educational resources throughout NJ.

• SIDS Center of New Jersey (SCNJ) - Since 1988, SCNJ has studied the causes and risk factors of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), while providing risk-reduction education and bereavement support for grieving families.

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National Support & Resources

• Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - With over 75 chapters across 29 states, Share provides support for anyone impacted by the death of a baby. Services include bedside companions, phone support, in-person and online groups, memorial events, comfort kits, and caregiver training.

• Stillbirthday - A global network of birth and bereavement doulas offering support for any birth outcome. Families can search for local doulas by state or region on their website.

• The MISS Foundation - Founded in 1996, the MISS Foundation is an international volunteer-based nonprofit offering C.A.R.E. services (Counseling, Advocacy, Research, and Education) for families grieving the death of a child.

• The Compassionate Friends - A national network that supports parents, siblings, and grandparents grieving the loss of a child at any age. Their mission is to provide hope, comfort, and connection to help families feel less isolated in their grief.

• Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) - Provides remembrance photography as a free gift for parents experiencing the loss of a baby. Their network of trained volunteer photographers offers bedside support internationally.

• Count the Kicks - A public health campaign focused on reducing stillbirth through maternal education. They provide free resources and tools to help expectant parents monitor fetal movement during pregnancy.