First Candle

Bereavement LibraryService

Online resources on surviving the death of a baby, coping with birthdays and holidays, and honoring a baby's memory.

Bereavement Training for HospitalsProgram

Training for hospital teams on trauma-informed care and support for families after a baby dies or a stillbirth.

Grief Counseling ProgramProgram

This program offers caring support for people and families who are coping with pregnancy or infant loss. It is for teens, young adults, adults, parents, fathers, mothers, caregivers, and others who are grieving.

Grief LineService

A phone line for families after a baby dies. The pages say bereavement support is available at all hours, every day.

Grief Support LineService

A free phone line offering one-on-one grief support, materials, and referrals to local services after the death of a baby.

Let’s Talk Community ChatsProgram

Monthly, drop-in talks where parents, grandparents and caregivers learn about safe baby sleep, breastfeeding, safe use of baby products and mental well-being. Free items like bassinets, swaddles and diapers are given out, and families are linked to local services.

NICHD Safe Sleep ResourcesService

Free Safe to Sleep materials from a national child health institute, available for public use through First Candle's site.

Peer Support ProgramProgram

Families who lost a baby to sudden unexpected infant death or stillbirth can talk with someone who has lived through it. First Candle also trains bereaved parents and relatives to serve as peer volunteers.