Current Programs

An interactive resource guide – available online, CD-ROM and via mobile devices — for parents and caregivers of premature babies in underserved areas to learn the techniques for providing effective care and promoting the proper development of their babies. This tool will include expert information, instructional videos and parent testimonials to guide parents in the care of their premature babies. The Thrive Guide will be distributed to parents through partnerships with hospitals, medical professionals and home visit services. Our first module will cover nutrition, breastfeeding and Kangaroo Care.

Click here to sign up to receive access to the Thrive Guide.

Pebbles of Hope was selected by a team of developers at the Marquette University mhealth research lab for the development of a mobile app to support our programs. Users of our Thrive Guide can now download a free mobile app for iOs and Android devices that allows them to access our complete library of educational videos and parent testimonials, and connect virtually with experts to receive answers to their questions.

Pebbles of Hope organizes workshops at homeless shelters, free women’s health clinics, and other institutions that service under-resourced mothers, pregnant women, and young people anticipating pregnancy. Topics covered include nutrition, breastfeeding, infection prevention and healthy development for premature babies.

Each year, Pebbles of Hope “adopts” a handful of NICU families to provide them with additional resources and support.  Services include provision of baby supplies, one-on-one mentoring and connections to local service providers.

Pebbles of Hope regularly hosts webinars in which experts are invited to speak on topics related to the care of premature babies. Parents can participate in live sessions with experts or download recordings of the sessions from our website.

Click here to download recordings of past webinar sessions.