Expanding Grief Care for Underserved Populations

From our local communities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to hospitals across Colombia, Baby Bear Foundation is building a growing network of compassionate care for families navigating the loss of a baby or child.

Through partnerships with 24 hospitals, we are expanding access to grief support groups, bereavement resources, and compassionate care, with a special commitment to reaching underserved communities and families facing barriers to support. We also work alongside healthcare professionals, providing bereavement education and mindfulness programs that equip them to care for grieving families while nurturing their own well-being.

Our journey began with Fundación Valle del Lili, our first hospital ally in Colombia, whose partnership has been instrumental in expanding our reach across the country. Today, our mission continues to grow across borders, strengthening the communities that care for grieving families so that no family has to navigate grief alone.

Our impact is made possible through partnerships with Fundación Valle del Lili, Hospital Padrino, ICESI University, Children’s National Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Postpartum Support International, MindSpace, Jennifer Bhalla, Taylor Lerner, Resolve Through Sharing, Memories Unlimited, Caring Cradle, CuddleCut, and Sherokee Ilse.

Our goal remains clear: to provide compassionate, evidence-informed grief care to families who have suffered the loss of a baby or child, particularly in underserved communities, while supporting the communities who care for them.