Community Resources
These organizations provide incredible free or low-cost support for families during the perinatal period.
Dr. Jillian Martinez, DSW, LCSW
908-268-8711 • courageintime@gmail.com
Virtual
Our mission is to support families who have experienced stillbirth and neonatal loss through curated bereavement boxes, grief and postpartum resources, and connection to other bereaved families. We also extend support and training into the medical community to advocate for companioning care and the emotional needs of bereaved families. Courage in Time is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization based in New Jersey.
Yvelisse Gonzalez, Program Manager
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
973-268-2280 • ygonzalez@pmch.org
Location varies, throughout North Jersey
Our mission is to meet the healthcare needs of women, infants, and children in NJ while coordinating education, outreach, and advocacy through regional planning and collaboration. The consortium conducts extensive community outreach and educational programs for consumers and healthcare providers in New Jersey. The Partnership for Maternal and Child, Health of Northern New Jersey runs awareness programs within the community in various ways, including small group discussions, special events, health fairs, and consumer-focused newsletters written in multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
All of the services the Partnership offers are free (exception some professional education).