NICU Hearts (Community Service Opportunity)

Program Type:

Tweens/Teens

Age Group:

Teens
Registration for this event will be open from March 23, 2025 @ 11:00am to April 16, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Allowed Ages: 10 years to 18 years
Allowed Grades: 5th Grade to 12th Grade

Event Details

Grades 5-12.  Create a heart to help babies bond with their parents while they are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  NICU parents will wear the fabric heart next to their skin and the heart absorbs their scents. The heart is then taken to the NICU and placed next to their baby where they can be soothed by their parent's scent.  This aides in bonding and soothing for the NICU baby.  All registered participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit.