At Twinkle Star Project, we believe that meaningful change and healing happen when we come together. Across Canada and beyond, there are many incredible organizations working to support families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Each one brings unique programs, perspectives, and ways to connect.
This page is dedicated too highlighting and celebrating those who share in this work, offering care, advocacy, and community for grieving families.
The Kayde Foundation provides compassionate, inclusive, and ongoing support for parents navigating the profound journey of pregnancy and infant loss. Their mission is to ensure families have access to care, guidance, and resources during the critical first hours after loss and beyond.
By bridging the gap of isolation that so many parents feel, The Kayde Foundation creates a safe and understanding space to connect, share, and heal together. Their work honours the memory of each child while empowering grieving parents with strength, understanding, and hope.
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Serving Vermilion, Wainwright, Vegreville, Viking, Bonnyville, St. Paul, Lloydminster, and surrounding areas.
Services and Programs:
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Memory making and keepsakes
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Supported use of a Cuddle Cot™
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Farewell arrangement support
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One-on-one peer support
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Lactation support
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Online and in-person support groups
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Certified Bereavement Support Companion (in-hospital)
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Remembrance photography
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Postpartum support
Learn more about The Kayde Foundation and their ongoing work to support families through loss by visiting their website https://thekaydefoundation.wixsite.com/thekaydefoundation
Empty Arms is a registered charity offering compassionate support to families experiencing the loss of a child from pregnancy through early childhood in Saskatoon. Their services are open to anyone, at any point in their loss journey, and are always free of charge.
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Empty Arms provides both emotional and practical support, helping families navigate the challenges of grief while honouring their children in meaningful ways. Their team of Certified Birth and Bereavement Companions offer gentle guidance that extends beyond the hospital setting, ensuring no family walks this path alone.
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Services and Programs:
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Neonatal end-of-life support
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Monthly in-person and online support groups
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One-on-one peer mentoring
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Family-specific resources (siblings, grandparents, etc.)
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Lending library
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Supported use of a CuddleCot™
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Memory making and keepsakes
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Photography (maternity, newborn, and end-of-life)
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Lactation and postpartum information and support
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Emotional support from trained companions
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Assistance navigating the healthcare system and making informed choices
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Learn more about Empty Arms and their beautiful work by visiting their website https://www.emptyarmspls.com/
Angel Baby is a nonprofit organization based in Steinbach, Manitoba, dedicated to supporting families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Through compassionate programming and community connection, they create spaces where families can grieve, remember, and feel understood.
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Angel Baby offers a variety of peer support groups, including Pregnancy After Loss and Pregnancy & Infant Loss, helping families find connection and reassurance at different stages of their journey. Their website also features a Memorial Wall, providing a meaningful space for families to honour and remember their babies.
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Each October, Angel Baby hosts a Walk to Remember, a community event bringing families together in remembrance, support, and shared understanding.
Learn more about Angel Baby and the supports they offer by visiting their website https://angelbaby.ca/
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre is a registered charity based in Calgary, Alberta, providing support to individuals and families around the world who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss or infertility. Their work is rooted in compassion, community, and the understanding that every grief journey is unique.
Through a range of no-cost programs, the Centre offers multiple pathways to healing, including a help line, peer support groups, peer mentorship, and professional one-to-one support sessions. Their services are designed to support families at every stage of the reproductive journey; from acute grief to trying to conceive, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss.
Founded by bereaved parents, the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre is committed to accessible, inclusive care. They provide affirming spaces for people of all backgrounds and recognize the many forms of loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, abortion, neonatal loss, SIDS, infertility, and other complex reproductive journeys.
Learn more about the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre and the supports they offer by visiting their website: https://pilsc.org/
Bridget’s Bunnies is a nonprofit organization based in Barrie, Ontario, dedicated to ensuring that no one has to endure pregnancy or infant loss alone. Founded in memory of Bridget Bell Morrison, the organization was created by her parents, Theresa and Mat, after the stillbirth of their daughter just one day before her due date in 2017.
In the early days of their grief, Theresa and Mat experienced the isolation that many families feel after losing a baby. After attending a peer support group and connecting with other bereaved parents, they recognized the importance of community and compassionate support. Bridget’s Bunnies was created to reach families early in their grief, validate their experiences, and honour the babies who are deeply loved and missed.
Through initiatives like Comfort Kits and Little Loss Libraries, Bridget’s Bunnies provides accessible grief resources to families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Comfort Kits help support individuals through the early days of grief, while Little Loss Libraries offer discreet access to books and resources throughout the Simcoe Muskoka region. All supports are provided at no cost thanks to the generosity of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community fundraisers.
Learn more about Bridget’s Bunnies and the supports they offer by visiting their website: https://www.bridgetsbunnies.ca/
Pacific Perinatal Foundation is a nonprofit organization based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, dedicated to supporting individuals and families who have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss.
The foundation’s roots trace back to 2015 when Charlene Chambers founded the Healing Hearts Foundation, Vancouver Island’s first charitable organization focused on supporting those affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Charlene created the organization after the loss of her daughter, Faith Tien, and worked tirelessly to build a compassionate community and resources for grieving families while helping break the stigma surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.
Following Charlene’s unexpected passing in 2020, a dedicated group of volunteers continued the work of Healing Hearts Foundation by offering peer support and advocacy during the challenging pandemic years. In 2022, the organization partnered with the clinical team at Full Circle Perinatal Care to create the Pacific Perinatal Foundation, expanding the vision of collaborative and compassionate care.
Today, Pacific Perinatal Foundation provides integrated support that brings together community volunteers and healthcare professionals including midwives, perinatal physicians, social workers, counsellors, and other wellness practitioners. Their programs aim to support the emotional, psychological, and physical healing of individuals experiencing reproductive trauma while strengthening community connection and care.
Learn more about Pacific Perinatal Foundation and the supports they offer by visiting their website: https://pacificperinatalfoundation.org/