named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Parent Outreach Program
Founding families return to NICUs to share their experiences, provide emotional support, and distribute comfort items to parents of critically ill newborns.
World Prematurity Day Celebration
Annual event in the NICU where foundation members distribute swag bags and celebrate with families to raise awareness and provide encouragement.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Advocacy for family-centered NICU design and careAdvocates for the development and implementation of NICUs based on family-centered care principles to improve patient and family outcomes.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Direct family support services in NICUsDelivers meals, dinner, and transportation subsidies to parents in the NICU, enabling them to remain close to their infants during treatment; includes regular outreach and ongoing logistical support for families.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding NICU medical equipment and facility supportProvides grants for the acquisition of medical devices and funds or donates property to neonatal intensive care units in local hospitals, enhancing facility resources and care capacity.
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Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
- Music therapy programs for NICU infants and parentsOffers music therapy sessions where parents record their voices for their infants in the NICU, delivered by certified music therapists and coordinated with Child Life services.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- NICU family events and community engagementHosts family fun day events and annual gatherings such as the Winter Gala to unite NICU graduates, families, friends, and medical professionals; participated in World Prematurity Day with themed activities and swag bag distribution.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Online resource and information disseminationMaintains TenderLC.com as a dedicated informational website for NICU families and healthcare professionals, supporting access to resources and community knowledge.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Peer and emotional support for NICU familiesConnects current NICU parents with trained peer supporters who have experienced similar challenges, including infant loss; facilitates parent support sessions and support groups in NICU lounges for emotional and experiential sharing.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Professional education and awareness initiativesHosts neonatal-perinatal medicine grand rounds teleconferences and organizes volunteer participation in endurance events like marathons to raise awareness and educate professionals.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Provision of comfort and training equipment in NICUsSupplies NICUs with comfort items such as gliders, sleeper chairs, and CPR training dolls to improve parental experience and preparedness.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Storytelling and media-based family supportProvides a platform for parents of NICU patients to share personal stories and distributes media such as short films created by NICU graduates to inspire and support families.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100
Contributions & grants$100100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses1%
Admin / overhead99%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves17.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 4moms Partner — Partnered with the organization in a pilot study on the use of the mamaRoo infant seat for babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- Al Mansour University Partner — Participated as a teleconference location for the lectureship.
- Bagel Boss Caterers of Roslyn Partner — Provided food for the Winter Gala event.
- Castagna Family Partner — Family participates in parent support program by sharing their NICU experience with other parents.
- Child Life Partner — Collaborates with Child Life to provide music therapy services, including equipment and funding coordination.
- Laniado Hospital Partner — Participated as a teleconference location for the lectureship.
- Martin Scott Wines Partner — Donated wine and signature "NICUtini" cocktails for the Winter Gala.
- Maximus Spa Salon Partner — Hosted the annual Winter Gala event in Carle Place.
- National Perinatal Association Partner — Collaborated on a pilot study examining non-pharmacological interventions for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- North Shore-LIJ Health Care System Partner — Healthcare network whose NICU staff and patients' families were represented at the event; includes Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
- North Shore-LIJ Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY Partner — Co-hosted neonatal-perinatal medicine grand rounds teleconference.
- Northwell Health Manhasset Partner — Collaborated with TLC to celebrate World Prematurity Day 2017 in the NICU.
- Northwell Health Manhasset Partner — Collaborated with the organization to celebrate World Prematurity Day in the NICU.
- Northwell Health System Partner — Collaborates with Northwell Health System NICUs, where the Foundation was founded by parents of NICU graduates.
- Nurse Maryann Partner — Familiar NICU nurse who cared for Andrew during his infancy and was reconnected with during a foundation visit.
- SUNY-Stony Brook University Hospital Partner — Participated as a teleconference location for the lectureship.
- Simon Elliot Events Partner — Organization of honoree Simon Miller, recognized at the Winter Gala.
- Stephanie Calinoff Partner — Artist who donated the "Kindred Connection" pendant collection, with proceeds benefiting the foundation.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Clinical Translation of Neonatal Researchmethodology: clinical-translationBy translating findings from clinical trials into routine neonatal care practices, we improve patient outcomes, because bridging the gap between research and bedside application ensures that evidence-based innovations are adopted where they can have the greatest impact.
- Family-Centered NICU Care Modelmethodology: family-centered careBy centering care around the family unit, we improve neonatal outcomes and parental well-being, because involving families as active partners in clinical environments strengthens decision-making, emotional resilience, and care continuity.
- Peer Support Through Lived Experiencemethodology: peer_support_through_shared_experienceBy connecting current NICU parents with peers who have experienced similar challenges, we reduce anxiety and isolation and increase emotional resilience, because shared lived experience creates authentic trust and relatable guidance that clinical support alone cannot provide.
- Therapeutic Mutual Support Modelmethodology: therapeutic mutual supportBy integrating food provision with emotional outreach in the NICU, we enhance holistic parental well-being, because combining material support with relational care creates a two-way therapeutic benefit that strengthens both giver and receiver.