Helping bereaved families honor the life of a child
We seek to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a child, and offer comprehensive bereavement care in the form of grief support groups and peer companions.
Supporting You & Your Family
We are so sorry for your loss, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We invite you to connect with us and join our community of support as we remember our precious babies who left us too soon. If you need someone to talk to for emotional support or financial help with funeral costs, please fill out our online application form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
The monument is an everlasting memorial for babies gone too soon due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. It features a 5 foot tall angel holding a baby in the center and a butterfly wing monument on each side of her. The butterfly wings are engraved with the names of babies who are loved and remembered, and benches are placed at the site so visitors can have a quiet place to reflect and honor the lives of these babies.
We know that losing a child is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. It can feel like you have been torn apart, robbed, or left with despair that no one understands. You don’t have to face this alone. Tears has trained volunteers who are ready to support you emotionally and walk with you on your grief journey. They are compassionate and caring people who have been where you are and who can offer you comfort and hope.
We have created a safe and comforting place for bereaved families, professionals and community members to receive compassionate support. Our goal is to build a caring community to help families who have lost a child on their journey toward healing. We provide education and resources for ongoing bereavement care and overall wellness.
The TEARS Foundation has helped thousands of families in need with financial assistance for funeral expenses. We are so sorry for your loss, and we want to support you in this difficult time. If you need financial help, please fill out our online application form and we will get in touch with you within 48 hours.
Events
2024 National Walk and Ceremony
The National Walk at the National Mall in Washington DC commemorating October as pregnancy & infant loss awareness month.
Rock & Walk
Participate in a memorial walk to support bereaved families in your community. Check for your state on the ‘Chapters’ dropdown for information on The Rock & Walk in your area.
2024 Gala Dinner & Auction
Join us for the The TEARS Foundation 19th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction
Caring & Compassion
About The Tears Foundation
The TEARS Foundation has served thousands of families in need with both financial and emotional support services. If you have found us because you have experienced a loss, our hearts go out to you. We welcome you to reach out to us for support and if you would like to speak with someone or need financial assistance, please fill out our online application form and someone who can help will be in touch within 48 hours. See below the areas in which we offer financial assistance. If you are unsure whether financial assistance is offered in your area, please contact us and we can help.