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ICU baby is on a mission to unite NICU families and provide them with financial, emotional and informational support so that families and babies can thrive together in the NICU.

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Family Centered Care Taskforce
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Make a Donation

One dollar donated to ICU baby is one dollar more that can be used to support a family with a baby in a South Florida NICU.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are the foundation of ICU baby. We could not carry out our mission without your help.

Our Awards

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ICU baby is a proud recipient of United Way’s Health Impact Council’s 2021 Agency Capacity Building Award in the area of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Funding was awarded to ICU baby so that the organization could play a more active, meaningful and effective role in addressing racial health disparities in our community.

"This organization was extremely beneficial during a very challenging time in our lives we appreciate all that you do!" Mother from Holtz Children’s Hospital "Thank you for everything you did for my baby and me. It was very much appreciated. All NICU mommies really need that support, and you guys are amazing for doing that." Mother from Holtz Children’s Hospital "I looked forward to visits from ICU Baby volunteers. The volunteers gave me emotional support and hope. I loved that the volunteers were able to share their personal experience of being a NICU parent. I really enjoyed the gifts and snacks they offered." Mother from South Miami Hospital "This organization is amazing. Please keep up the great work that you do for all the families going through this most difficult time in their lives. You all are truly amazing. We thank you from the bottoms of our hearts." Mother from South Miami Hospital "Thank you all from volunteers to donors. This organizations makes a huge difference in NICU families lives. I don’t think I would have made it without this organizations support system." Mother from Holtz Children’s Hospital "You guys were so awesome. The support was phenomenal. Having someone that’s been in a similar position, checking on us regularly made me feel less alone. The bag was awesome and super helpful. I will never be able to thank you all enough or adequately." Mother from South Miami Hospital "The emotional support they provide, and feeling of family they provide, made me feel like I was not alone." Mother from South Miami Hospital Mother from Holtz 1Mother from Holtz 2Mother from South MiamiMother from South Miami 2Mother from Holtz 3Mother from South Miami 3Mother from South Miami 4

Our 2023
Impact Report

Here is What Your Generous Support
Made Possible in 2023

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NICU families received support from mentors through weekly NICU visits, calls and texts
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in tangible goods and services were provided to NICU families
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hours were spent by NICU Parent Mentors supporting families
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low income families were awarded transportation benefits
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NICU Packs were given to NICU families
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catered meals were hosted for families in-hospital, to encourage peer support

ICU baby Believes

Babies should not be alone. No baby should be without their parent by their NICU bedside because of financial or emotional barriers.

Babies should not be alone. The NICU should be a family centered, nurturing environment that provides for the particular needs of the whole family.

Babies should not be alone. Every family with a baby receiving palliative care in the NICU should have a private room and timely access to their baby with limited interruption before their baby passes.

In 2021, there were 2,713 preterm births in Miami-Dade county, representing 9.7% of live births. March of Dimes In Miami-Dade County, the preterm birth rate for Black women is 14.1%,almost two times higher than that of white women (7.2%). March of Dimes 400,000 babies born preterm annually in the United States. March of Dimes SlideSlideSlide