Book Carts begin with fundraised donations. Whether that's through a generous family that wishes to sponsor in memory of their baby, or through our request process that hospitals apply to. Families that fundraise/sponsor the book cart are encouraged to attend this placement ceremony in memory of their baby(s). Hospital staff are extremely appreciative of these resources for their patients.

Nurses & staff can roll these resources into a room. Nurses feel more equipped to handle an already sensitive situation with the Book Carts. Carts are small enough to store under a desk or in a closet. The carts usually have 2 shelves empty which is helpful for other bereavement supplies to be stored, like Teddy Bears or hand print kits.

Parents who are grieving the loss of their child(ren) are able to take home any books they feel they need. Books are always 100% free, but we encourage parents to "pay it forward" if they can. Our hope is that no family leaves the hospital without beautiful memories of their baby.

Gently used books can be donated back to be donated to counseling centers or OBGYN offices for additional resources to parents who were not in a hospital setting during their loss (early miscarriage, home birth, SIDS, etc). Continued fundraising by families allows for books and other supplies to continue circulating through hospital Book Carts for years to come and donate other precious bereavement supplies.