Get Involved With Griffin Cares

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Discover how you can get involved

It takes a lot of hearts to support families who are coping with baby loss. Whether you have experienced a loss and want to share your strength or are an ally who wants to help others move from hurt to healing, we invite you to be part of the care in the Griffin Cares Foundation.

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Join Our Volunteer Team

Share your time and talent

The work of the Griffin Cares Foundation is made possible thanks to the energy, effort, and expertise of our caring volunteers. If you would like to join our volunteer team, we would love to learn more about you and your areas of interest.

“Griffin Cares is close to my heart, and their dedication to providing a safe space to heal is inspiring. Getting involved in any way I could felt like an important role to building this space.”
Emma S., Griffin’s Cousin

Become a Peer Mentor

Support a peer who is new to grief

Peer mentors are trained volunteers who are matched with newly bereaved peers to help them cope with the early days of grief. Talking one-on-one with a peer mentor who has “been there” can help someone new to loss feel less alone. It can also provide a glimmer of hope.

The Griffin Cares Peer Mentorship program includes training and ongoing support for mentor participants. Applicants must be at least one year post loss and feel ready to discuss topics including baby loss and grief to support a peer.

"Helping others through this life-altering tragedy enables me keep my daughter close to my heart, while paying forward what others did for me in those initial deep, dark days."
Anna F., Charlotte’s Mom

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Help others heal by sharing what has worked for you

Peer support is all about families helping other families get through tough times. If there was something you did that helped you cope, we invite you to share it with others in the baby loss community.

Is there a book you read that helped you clarify your feelings? A social account that makes you feel less alone? A meaningful ritual that gives you a sense of peace? Sharing your suggestions can make the path a little easier for someone else.

“Reading about others who had shared experiences made me feel less alone.”
Carolyn S., Eli’s Mom

Join Our Volunteer Team

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Join our Peer Mentor Team

Support a peer who is new to grief

The Griffin Cares Peer Mentor Program is open to bereaved parents who have lived with loss for at least one year and feel that they are in a place in their grief journey where they can support someone else. Birthing parents and non-birthing partners are welcome to participate. All mentors must complete a training program and meet with our Peer Mentor Team prior to taking on a mentee. Ongoing support for mentors is provided.
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The following information will be used to match you with your mentee:
Your Loss Experience
Your Baby
Baby’s Birthday:
Loss Date:

Other Children (if applicable)

How did you hear about Griffin Cares?

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Help others heal by sharing what has worked for you

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Griffin Cares Support Registration

Our caring community is here for you

We are so sorry for the loss that has led you here. Our mission is to connect you with free peer support and resources to help you cope and heal after losing your precious baby. This one-time registration signs you up to receive ongoing information and meeting links for all Griffin Cares programs by email. Please fill out the form as completely as you are able. After you register, a member of our Peer Support Team will reach out to personally welcome you and answer any questions you may have.

How can we help?
I/we would like to attend a Support Group
I/we would like to be matched with a Peer Mentor
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The following information will help us provide you with the best support. If you prefer not to answer, please let us know:
Your Loss Experience
Your Baby
Baby’s Birthday:
Loss Date:
Other Children (if applicable)
How did you hear about Griffin Cares?

If you have completed this form on behalf of a loved one or patient, please include your contact information in case we have any questions:

Griffin Cares offers a safe space for baby loss families to share peer to peer support in an inclusive, respectful environment. Our programs are not a substitute for professional therapy or medical care. Submitting this form provides your consent to treat all community members with kindness and respect and to honor the privacy and confidentiality of group and individual discussions.