Young Professionals Network Supports Valley's NICU

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Please join us in our fundraising efforts to benefit the Family Support Program in The Valley Hospital's Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which cares for Valley's smallest and most vulnerable infants.

For families of infants in the NICU, the post-birth family experience is unique: life-saving protocols necessarily separate mothers from their vulnerable babies; patients face a variety of health challenges; natural instincts are disrupted; and stress levels are heightened. The goal of the Family Support Program, led by a dedicated Family Support specialist certified in perinatal mental health, is to provide a normal experience in an abnormal environment.

While the infant is cared for by a dedicated team of clinical professionals, parents and families receive much-needed emotional support and guidance through what can be an unexpected, lengthy, and challenging hospital experience, offering services including:

  • Daily emotional support and advice to families
  • Parent and family education
  • Celebrations of milestones and holidays for patients and siblings
  • Connections to services and resources
  • Bereavement support services

Your support makes a tremendous difference for the infants and families who rely on Valley's NICU for care. Thank you for your generosity. 

Learn more about Valley's NICU.