Transitioning from round-the-clock care in the NICU to home can be one of the most overwhelming and frightening times for new parents. There can be medical, therapeutic, and social-emotional challenges that may be unexpected or unfamiliar to many families. Our pilot program, “Welcome to our C.I.T.Y.” helps to provide these parents with an immediate source of support from a community who may best understand their needs. Learning about C.I.T.Y. of Support’s large, local network of parents and professionals can provide comfort, reduce feelings of isolation, and increase accessibility to information and encouragement. This past year, hundreds of parents received welcome bags from C.I.T.Y. of Support with information, personal welcome letters, and small gifts as they were discharged from the NICU. Local hospitals in the Chicagoland area eagerly collaborated with us in this effort, and with continued interest, volunteers, and funding, we would love to expand this program to provide reassurance and camaraderie to more families in our city as they begin their journey.
Transitioning from round-the-clock care in the NICU to home can be one of the most overwhelming and frightening times for new parents. There can be medical, therapeutic, and social-emotional challenges that may be unexpected or unfamiliar to many families. Our pilot program, “Welcome to our C.I.T.Y.” helps to provide these parents with an immediate source of support from a community who may best understand their needs. Learning about C.I.T.Y. of Support’s large, local network of parents and professionals can provide comfort, reduce feelings of isolation, and increase accessibility to information and encouragement. This past year, hundreds of parents received welcome bags from C.I.T.Y. of Support with information, personal welcome letters, and small gifts as they were discharged from the NICU. Local hospitals in the Chicagoland area eagerly collaborated with us in this effort, and with continued interest, volunteers, and funding, we would love to expand this program to provide reassurance and camaraderie to more families in our city as they begin their journey.
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Your one-time or monthly contribution will go directly back to funding the innovative programs, events, and initiatives of our C.I.T.Y. of Support. Thank you for being a part of this unique community!
