One of the most impactful programs we offer for families currently in the NICU is our Family Navigation support at Cone Health Women’s & Children’s Center. Every member of our NICU team is a former NICU mom who has experienced the journey firsthand. They now offer compassionate guidance, a listening ear, and helpful resources to families during their stay. This support is always available at no cost.

Our blanket project provides a special keepsake blanket to all new NICU families to inform them about our services. One of our staff members may bring you a blanket, or leave one in your baby's bottom drawer. It's tied with a ribbon and has our contact information on it. Feel free to take this blanket home with you to both remember your stay and to connect with us later if decided.

We know that the stress of a NICU stay is extensive and impacts all aspects of your life.  Something as simple as arranging child care for your other little ones, re-arranging work, or paying for gas can often keep families from spending time in the NICU with their little one.  That's why we offer a limited supply of gas vouchers for families needing assistance with travel costs to and from the hospital.

There is so much to learn while experiencing a NICU stay!  That's why we provide a well-stocked and curated lending library featuring the latest books about having a baby in the NICU and prematurity. Ask your nurse to contact one of our staff members to help you access library materials.  Books can be checked out and used as long as your baby is a patient. Please leave all returned books with the secretary at the nurse's station.

A NICU stay can be a confusing and overwhelming time for big brothers & sisters. Oftentimes siblings are unable to visit their brother or sister in the unit and struggle sharing their mom and/or dad as they leave for visits.  Our Sibling Orientation Program offers the support and information siblings crave, with information they deserve, communicated on their level. From sibling comfort blankets, beanie babies, books about being a sibling, etc. we want siblings to feel both empowered and seen in this process.  This program is most beneficial for families facing a NICU stay greater than one week and for siblings ages 4-11.  

Our staff offers a variety of special events throughout the year that provide opportunities for our families to connect with others who have "been there".  These events range from luncheons and dinners directly in the hospital, to NICU reunions we host in conjunction with Cone Health, picnics, and community events held in conjunction with downtown Greensboro.  If you'd like to 'stay in the know', please click the button below.