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
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
2021 Rock & Walk for Babies
Location: Ellsworth McAfee Park, 373 South St. Northborough, MA 01532
Date: 09/26/2021
Time: 9:30am
To register: MA Rock & Walk
For personalized shirts and masks: MA Shirts
This is our 6th annual Rock & Walk in Massachusetts! We will be hosting an online ceremony through Facebook Live on 9/26 at 9:30 am. The team captains will then meet us at the park pavilion from 11am-1pm to pick up their team captain bag (including butterfly). Teams can walk the track at the park on their own or walk at a different location. This is our “hybrid” plan for 2021. Stay tuned for information on how to register.
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
Follow us on Instagram: @tears_massachusetts
Share your story with us: www.massachusettstears.com/sharing-stories
Stay up-to-date! Sign up for our email list.
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER LEADERS
Brenda Johnston
Emily Coelho
(617) 785-8779