Hugs and Cuddles Program is a support program for bereaved parents who suffer the loss of their baby or babies at any stage from gestation to miscarriage, genetic inducement of labour, stillbirth and neo natal death.
It is also provides support for the bereaved parents' family and friends.
The Hugs and Cuddles program is financed by fundraising and the wonderful generosity of donations.
Hugs and Cuddles program is run by management and volunteer committees, consisting of bereaved parents and trained volunteer support workers.
The program aims to:
- provide support and understanding to bereaved parents, family and friends
- let them know they are not quite so alone
- assist them in their grief process and to aid in their isolation, suffering and distress and
- let them know that what they feel and experience are very normal reactions and that it is ok to feel this way.
The program also provides bereaved parent support/counselling via telephone, email, personally & regular group support meetings.
The Hugs and Cuddles program brings pregnancy and infant loss awareness to the public, community & health professionals.
The program in the UK has been able to provide a number of institutions with much needed resources and supplies that directly help bereaved parents
Our Sponsors
We are currently looking for organisations to sponsor our program packs.
If you are interested, please email hugsandcuddles@griefassistance.com with your details or fill in the information request form below.
Resources
Please visit the various category of products on our website to identify resources that will help you through this difficult time.
Buy the Hugs and Cuddles Pack
If you would like to buy the pack for a friend, relative or member of a family, please contact us on the above number or email us at hugsandcuddles@griefassistance.com