About
Family Support
When a parent or family member make that call…we offer professionals trained in grief support. Our team is available to work with families, friends, coworkers, childcare providers and others to offer support after the loss of a baby to SUID, other sleep related or sudden infant death. The staff of Infant Loss Resources offer current medical information about SUID and help to clarify the diagnostic confusion as much as possible.
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Our family support staff work with the health care provider network and volunteers to coordinate the best possible support following the death of a baby.
Services are typically offered to about 80-90 new families each year. All services are provided free of charge.
Every family’s story is special, and we are here to provide much-needed connections for those going through an incredibly difficult time.
Here is Diane’s family story. We were so honored to have offered a small bit of comfort during their journey.
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Contact Info
For more information, contact Vikki Collier at vikki@infantlossresources.org.
Or contact the Family Support staff in your area:
St. Louis area–
Vikki Collier, vikki@infantlossresources.org,
Danielle K. Daniels, danielle@infantlossresources.org,
Carlotta Burton, carlotta@infantlossresources.org
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Kansas City area–
Leonae DeLaTorre, leonae@infantlossresources.org
South/Southwest Missouri –
Vikki Collier, vikki@infantlossresources.org
North Central Missouri –
Vikki Collier, vikki@infantlossresources.org
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Board of Directors
Karl R. Barnickol – Secretary, Founder and volunteer
Tom Dahl – Treasurer
Katrina Scott – Board Chairman, World Wide Technology
Mary Jean Brown – community volunteer
Debra Burgess – Synchrony
Ross Chickering – Great Southern Bank
Laura S. Hillman, M.D. – University of Missouri Hospital (retired)
Dr. Kendra Holmes – Affinia Healthcare
Katina Joy – Centene
Jamie Keller – Joplin Endodontics
Dr. Christopher McNeil
Mona Noroozi – Children's Hospital
Sean Patton – Grey Eagle Distributors
LaKenya Roberson - Working Together Mississippi
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Corporate Sponsors and Grantors
On behalf of the board of directors, staff and families served, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, grantors and those who support us through third-party events! Infant Loss Resources could not fulfill its missions without your support! Thank you!
Corporate Sponsors
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Bell Bank
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Byerley RV
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The Dahl Foundation
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DLR Group
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Emerson Hermetic Motor Division
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Hinkle Family
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Nestle Purina
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Pipefitters Local Union 533
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The Mason Werner Foundation
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Community Grants/Partners:
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Awesome Foundation
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Black Community Fund
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Blues for Kids
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Cardinals Care
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Children's Trust Fund
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CJ Foundation
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Community Health Charities
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Community Impact Network
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Cox Health
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Dana Brown Charitable Trust
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The Everly Foundation
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Generate Health
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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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Incarnate Word
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KC Royals Charities
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Mid America Transplant
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Missouri Foundation for Health
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Missouri State Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles
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Mo Department of Social Services
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Mo Hospital Association
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Mo Safe Sleep Coalition
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Old World Roofing
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Safe Kids
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Southern Illinois Healthcare
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St Louis City Department of Health
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St Louis County Department of Health
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United Way of Greater Kansas City
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United Way of Greater St Louis
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Families/3rd party events
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A Divine Run (Kathy and Kirk Hance)
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Ava Brown Memorial 5K (Sarah and Robby Brown)
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Bethre Means Photography
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Dahl Family Foundation (Tom Dahl)
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Evan and Angels Fight for SIDS 5K (Lisa and Ryan Roddy)
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Lola’s IDEA Foundation (Dionne and Kevin Terrell) Racing for SIDS & Golf Tournament
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MADD-SAAC 5k (Amanda Pickman)
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Madison Foundation (Ryan and Julie Lally)
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Marshall Dean Keller Memorial Golf Tournament (Chris and Jamie Keller)
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Mikki Monger-Jones
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The Mason Werner Foundation (Samantha and Rob Werner)
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Olivia Schultz Memorial Golf Tournament (Debbie and Steve Schultz)
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Party with a Purpose (Colleen and Bob Weber)
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Racing for SIDS (Sean and Marcie Patton)
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Rock and Remember (Kim DeGeorge)
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SIDS Horse Ride (Bob and Angie Williams)
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Smiling Angel Foundation (Mike and Nadine Freedline) Racing for SIDS and Golf Tournament
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Swing Away SIDS Softball Tournament (Kurt Dunn)
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Sara and Craig Koopman – Jake’s Chicken and Beer Dance
