Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. (WNYPBN)

The grief process after the death of a baby can be a long and lonely journey. By working closely with the labor and delivery hospitals in Western New York, WNYPBN ensures a standard of care during and after a perinatal loss. WNYPBN offers support programs for bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings, and professionals. For more information about the WNYPBN, or to access resources on perinatal loss and grief, please visit our website: www.wnypbn.org

We offer many services and programs.

Wings of Love Memorial Fund - Helping families with financial assistance for the cremation/burial of their baby.

Walk to Remember - The October event allows families to come together with other parents, and features a memorial service, memory walk, and family picnic. October 13, 2024 at the Cheektowaga Town Park.

Tiniest Angels Support Group - In-person & Virtual bereavement peer support groups are offered to those who have experienced the loss of a baby.

Sibling Care Program - Each family with surviving children is provided a book to help explain the loss of their baby sibling as well as a stuffed animal. Information is provided to parents concerning what to expect for grief during the various ages of childhood. Specific Sibling events and activities are available throughout the year.

Forget -Me-Not-Newsletter - The quarterly newsletter is written for and by families who have experienced the loss of a child.

Heartbeat Bears, Memory Boxes, Healing Journals & Angel Gowns - Memory-making items that we provide to families and hospitals free of charge.

Elegant Evening to Remember Gala - Yearly event held to recognize Doctors, Nurses & Volunteers who do so much for the perinatal bereaved community. This event features high-end raffles, a silent auction, a dinner reception, an award ceremony, and more.

Professional Education - WNYPBN provides hospital and community-based in-service education on perinatal loss and grief throughout the year.

The Mission of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. is to assist the community in meeting the needs of people facing perinatal death: the death of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or early infant death.