The Infant Death Center staff contact families periodically throughout the year following the death of an infant. When families are contacted, our staff:

• Assess the needs of the families.
• Link families to counseling services in their community.
• Offer consultation with a pathologist from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to learn more about the cause of death.
• Offer grief and bereavement resources, such as:
  -Frequently Asked Questions.
  -How children view death, how to help them cope, suggested books.
  -Taking care of yourself.
  -Sleep Safe and Sound - article in the Healthy Living magazine. Keep your baby sleeping safe and sound with simple tips for helping baby to sleep.
  

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Healing Hearts
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Online Parent Support Group
The CJ Foundation is pleased to invite you to join our parent-to-parent online support group. This group presents a wonderful opportunity for parents across the globe to connect with each other and seek support around the tragedy of losing an infant suddenly and unexpectedly. The group will be moderated by a social worker and there is no cost associated. For more information, please call Jackie Nemeth, MSW at (201) 996-5320. Special groups for grandparents or caregivers can be formed based on demand.