Center for Infant and Child Loss

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For 50 years CICL have provided grief support, education, training, outreach to bereaved families

The Center for Infant & Child Loss, formerly the Maryland Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Information and Counseling Program, was established in 1975 by the State of Maryland to comply with the mandates of the SIDS act of 1974. The Center is a program within the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, working in partnership with UMMS and Division of Neonatology and funded, in part, by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Center for Maternal and Child Health. The Center for Infant & Child Loss, Maryland's Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program, is housed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The Center receives a grant from DHMH that funds approximately 35% to 40% of the annual operating budget. The fundraising efforts and donations received cover 60% to 65% of the annual operating budget. The Center depends heavily on donations to continue serving families at a time of incredible need and vulnerability. The Center’s premier golf event covers roughly 1/3 of the Center’s operating budget annually. The Center is a Maryland statewide program designed to be family oriented and community based, and to assure a compassionate response in the sudden and unexpected death of an infant or child. The purpose of the Center is to assist families to learn to live with the loss of their child and have hope for the future.

12/05/2025

When you name your Nonprofit Cuz We Care, it speaks volumes.

Deb, what you and your family created to support bereaved families is immeasurable.

12/01/2025

Still time to register and join us.

Zoom Link to Register to attend the Memorial Service: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/4P_q3xfLQb-KE1U8q8-QkA #/registration

11/26/2025

Feeling thankful today for these two amazing people. Dennis donates his time reviewing materials mailed to newly bereaved families and supporting our fundraising efforts. Sarah MSW made time in her schedule to spend the summer of 2024 coming into the office with her young daughter to assist with grief packets, outreach to newly bereaved families, contribution to the CICL newsletters, and grief support webinars. Families giving back to help others is priceless dedication.

11/25/2025

Thank you Marcelle for sharing these great resource for families in need

Maryland

Baby2Baby Partners

Brooklandville – ShareBaby

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Silver Spring – Greater DC Diaper Bank

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Other Resources

Millersville – Walk the Walk Foundation

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St. Charles – Maryland Diaper Bank

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Westminster – CarrollBaby

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Sincerely,
Marcelle C. Folk, MBA
Financial Advisor

ShareBaby addresses the unmet basic needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable young children through the distribution of diapers and other essential items.

11/24/2025

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11/18/2025

These two phenomenal women volunteer their, time, energy, grace, compassion and friendship to every mother they meet. Chassis and CC 💙💙 there aren’t enough words.

11/12/2025

These two amazing moms personified Partying for a Purpose. We continue to send the pink and blue friendship bracelets to bereaved families in loving memory of your children. Thank you Stephanie and Cody. 🩷💙

11/11/2025

Zoom Link to Register to attend the Memorial Service: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/4P_q3xfLQb-KE1U8q8-QkA #/registration

11/03/2025

CICL work with hospital emergency rooms across the state making Bears (Empty Arms Project) available for families experiencing the sudden and unexpected death of their child. They received a 🐻 along with CICL contact information. Hospital Labor & Delivery units are offered blankets (Breelyn’s Blanket Brigade) for families whose infant has died. Families receive a handmade blanket🧶 along with CICL contact information.
Thank you Sharon and family for the years you hosted a fundraiser supporting this project that continues today.
Thank you Summer and family for all the beautiful handmade blankets made with so much love.
Special projects, for special people, created by special families.
Hospitals interested in our bears or blankets contact us at caring@som.maryland.edu.

10/29/2025

That other trailblazing mom who advocated and created a law in Maryland which will save lives. Thank you Patrice 💙

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

Another one of our trailblazing moms.

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737 W Lombard Street # 233
Baltimore, MD
21201

Website

http://www.infantandchildloss.org/

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