Massachusetts

If you have found us because you have experienced a loss, our hearts go out to you. We welcome you to reach out and join us as we honor babies gone too soon. If you would like to speak with someone or need financial assistance fill out our online application form and someone who can help will be in touch.

The need is great in Massachusetts. There no limited government funds available to support bereaved families who need to make final arrangements for their baby and ongoing support to rebuild their lives. Together we can support these families and make a difference in Massachusetts.

In partnership with Dignity Memorial & Doane, Beal, and Ames Funeral Home, we are honored to bring this permanent memorial remembering our babies to the community!

You can have a baby’s name added to the monument by submitting the MAAngel of hope application

Help your Community

Anyone who is interested in supporting bereaved families in Massachusetts is welcome and encouraged to attend one of these upcoming events, or apply to become a VolunTEAR with this form.

Massachusetts Center for Child Loss

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.
Located at:
300 West Main St, Building A
Northborough, MA 01532
Please contact to schedule an appointment or peer companion meeting.
Contact: Brenda Johnston or Emily Coelho (617)785-8779 or massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dad’s Night Out
Time: 7:00pm
Date: 06/17/2022Location: The School Yahd-West Boylston

About Event: Join us for a fun night out as we honor the dads who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss at The School Yahd in West Boylston

All adults welcome! Out chapter will cover the entry fee ($5.00) for the dads

Come anytime after 7 pm (when adults only time starts). Bar and snacks are available to purchase. Visit www.schoolyahd.com to check out all the games available-cornhole, Wiffle ball, PacMan, Can Jam, Life-sized Connect 4, and tons more!

SUPPORT GROUPS

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
Please email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to register and receive log-in information.
Time: 7-8:30pm
Date: 1st Monday of every month
Location: currently held virtually through private Zoom meeting
Contact: email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to register
Join us for our grief support group on the first Monday night each month, currently held virtually through a private Zoom online meeting. This is a comforting, safe space for any bereaved parent or grandparent who has experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Groups start with a specific topic and end with time for open discussion. Support group facilitators are bereaved parents, are at least two years through their grief journey, and have completed peer companion training.

Pregnancy & Parenting After Loss Support Group
Please email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to register and receive log-in information.
Time: 7-8:30pm
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Location: currently held virtually through private Zoom meeting
Contact: email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to register
This support group is for bereaved parents who have questions about trying again, are trying to conceive, are currently pregnant or parenting living children following a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. This is a welcoming space to share the many confusing feelings surrounding a subsequent pregnancy after loss and parenting living children. Our monthly meetings start with a specific topic and end with time for open discussion. Support group facilitators are bereaved parents who had a subsequent pregnancy after loss, are at least two year through their grief journey, and have completed peer companion training.

VOLUNTEER MEETINGS

Please email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to receive log-in information
Time: 7:00pm
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Location: currently held virtually through private Zoom meeting
Contact: email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to receive log-in information
Be a volunTEAR and support local Massachusetts families! We need help with planning events and remembrance gatherings, brainstorming new fundraising ideas, creating comfort kits for families, community outreach to local businesses and providers, social media presence, and spreading awareness to break the stigma of pregnancy and infant loss.
You do not have to be a bereaved parent to participate; anyone is welcome to attend. Many volunTEARS donate their time in support of a loved one who has lost a child.

REMEMBRANCE EVENTS

The Angel of Hope Monument has more baby names added each year with a beautiful ceremony to honor all babies gone too soon. If you are interested in having your child’s name engraved on the monument in Massachusetts, visit MAAOH2022

Stay in Touch

To stay up to date on events near you, and to find out how you can join the movement across Massachusetts, connect with us on Facebook, sign up for our email list, or reach out to one of our Chapter Leaders! We will be happy to speak with you by phone call or text.

Like us on Facebook: Massachusetts Chapter of the TEARS Foundation

Share your story with us: www.massachusettstears.com/sharing-stories

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MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER LEADERS

Brenda Johnston
Emily Coelho
(617) 785-8779