Speaking Grief
In 2019, WNYPBN, Inc. was chosen to be a part of the Grief Initiative, funded by the New York Life Foundation, and produced by WPSU Penn State.
The grief process can be a long and lonely road after the death of a baby. Peer Support is helpful, and often necessary for parents and siblings. The WNYPBN Virtual Support Group is here to assist bereaved families through their grief & healing journey.
Please fill out the interest form by clicking the below button. Once the form is completed or family support group leader will reach out to you.
Please fill out our HIPAA form and mail to us so that we may contact you for support. This form also lets you choose to be informed of our events and programs, get notified via our newsletter and you can choose to be contacted by our Parent Telephone Support Team.
If you are interested in either benefiting from this program as someone in need of a peer mentor to walk through your grief with you or are at least one-year post-loss and interested in becoming a Peer Mentor, please reach out to Kristen for more information.
NY Stillbirth Certificate
On March 21 2012, the Certificate of Still Birth became law.
Any parent who had a stillborn child (20+ weeks) can apply for a stillbirth certificate with the New York Department of Health. The law also has a retroactive clause that allows certificates to be requested for losses that occurred prior to the passing of this law (2012).
Please see your medical provider for the notarized information needed for your application.
Download Still Birth Certificate Application:
In 2019, WNYPBN, Inc. was chosen to be a part of the Grief Initiative, funded by the New York Life Foundation, and produced by WPSU Penn State.
Due to the restrictions and safety precautions required by New York State because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WNYPBN has to restructure our annual events. In response to this series of unfortunate circumstances, the creative team has come up with alternatives to our annual events, while still paying tribute to your beautiful babies and helping others who are in need of assistance after the loss of their babies, while keeping our community safe.
Please visit our Events tab for information about our upcoming 2022 Events and Fundraisers. We hope you are all able to participate in one or all of our events as we adapt to our “New Normal” and continue to stay in good health and be safe. We are grateful for your support!
Thank you, Emily, Christine, Sue, Kelly and our Event Volunteer Committee
