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the NICU ALUMNI resource library
40 | I Know Newborns: Advocacy and Support with Chelsea Samms
This episode is packed with practical advice and resources to support families transitioning home from the NICU.
38 | Empowering NICU Parents with Nicole Nyberg a NICU NP and NICU Mom
Hear from a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Micropreemie NICU Mom.
37 | Family-Centered Care in the NICU and Beyond with Cristal Grogan
Cristal’s story highlights the importance of parent advocacy and education in navigating complex medical and mental health needs.
36 | The Baby Steps Program: A Transition of Care Model Supporting Families After the NICU
The Nurse Led Baby Steps model provides critical support to families during the acute period of transition from NICU to home - a time that is often filled with excitement AND overwhelm for caregivers.
34 | Tube Feeding After the NICU and Transitioning to Oral Feeds with Darla Vazquez
Darla talks about her work in helping families transition their children from G-tube feeding to oral eating, providing resources and guidance for parents in similar situations.
29 | An Interview with Music Therapist Alexa Marsellos
Where we discuss how she implements adaptive music lessons for students of all ages and abilities.
28 | Talking about our three bonus senses with Brittany Aquart
Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, and mom of two, one of whom had a NICU stay
26 | NICU Parent, Artist, and Momma Mental Health Advocate, Savannah Jane O’Malley
Savannah Jane O'Malley, a devoted mother of three former preemies, including twin boys born significantly premature, shares her journey of resilience and discovery as she navigated the NICU experience, finding her calling as an advocate for families facing similar trials and spreading hope through her art and storytelling.
helpful links
NICU Alumni is proud to serve NICU grads and their families—and we’re not alone. There are amazing groups and organizations that can also support you while you’re still in the NICU, during your transition home, and into the future.
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CDC: What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention Contact Info by State (CDC)
Jack’s Basket - support for new diagnosis of Down syndrome
Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC)
Pathways.org - a valuable resource offering free materials to help you understand developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities.
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The ARC - supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion.
Family Café - Conference
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Academy of Special Needs Planners
Act4Me - Grants for therapy in Miami-Dade and Broward County
Support Now - Rally real support during and after the NICU.
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Home Heart Florida - helps families of medically fragile children (up to age 21) in Florida who require a private duty nurse each day become certified as an Aide for Medically Fragile Children and get paid for up to 8 hours of private duty nursing care per day. They also assist with registration and required training.
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FreeArm - Tube Feeding Assistant
Me Two Books - This blog contains book reviews and activities for the family.
Toy Recommendations by Lemon City Collective
Zaky HUG - Ergonomic support device designed to provide comfort, security, and better sleep to your baby as it mimics the warmth and scent of a caregiver’s touch.
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