There is a space in healthcare that often goes unseen.
It exists between clinical care and real life—between what is explained and what is actually lived.
The Neuro Care Bridge was created to support both.
Through this initiative, we offer:
• A scholarship for future healthcare providers; and
• Direct support for families navigating the NICU
Each is designed to meet care where it actually happens.
Future Clinician Scholarship
The Future Clinician Scholarship supports students pursuing a career in healthcare who are committed to patient- and family-centered care.
Award:
- $500
- 1 recipient
Who Should Apply:
- Students enrolled in or accepted to a healthcare-related program
- Individuals with a passion for trauma-informed, family-centered care
Application Includes:
- A short written response
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance
Timeline:
- Applications due August 1
- Recipient notified by August 15
NICU Family Support Fund
The NICU Family Support Fund provides direct support to families currently navigating the NICU or recently discharged.
Because care doesn’t stop at the bedside—and neither do the challenges that come with it.
Support May Include:
- Gas / transportation
- Groceries
- Meals
- Bills
- General financial support
Who It’s For:
- Parents or caregivers of a baby in the NICU (or within the past 3 months)
- Families experiencing financial or emotional strain related to their NICU experience
Additional Support:
Families may also opt to receive a personalized note of encouragement.
How to Apply
Applications for both the scholarship and NICU support fund are submitted through one form.
Please select the option that best fits your situation.
The Gentle Guardian Project
The Gentle Guardian Project is a support initiative within The Neuro Care Bridge.
Gentle Guardian support offers comfort, presence, and guiding hope into the lives of families navigating the uncertainty of the NICU or PICU, the Gentle Guardian Project. Some forms of support are practical. Others are simply meant to remind you that you’re not alone on this journey.
Through this project, families may receive notes of encouragement and small, thoughtful forms of support intended to offer steadiness during a time that can feel overwhelming.
Families applying through the NICU Family Support Fund may also be considered for Gentle Guardian support.
More information will continue to be shared as this project develops.
Privacy & Review
All applications are kept private and reviewed with care.
Documentation may be requested for verification purposes if selected.
Support is provided directly and with respect for each family’s situation.
Support This Initiative
If you feel called to support this initiative or help expand future awards, please reach out directly here.
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