By Stacey Jones
Rock River Current
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Just as nothing is more wonderful than bringing a new life into this world, nothing is as devastating as the loss of a new baby.

The Haven Network is a perinatal hospice and bereavement center located in Rockford that works to help families during this exceptionally difficult time.

Whether a family has lost a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, congenital defect or sudden infant death syndrome, this caring group of volunteers helps them with every aspect of the grieving process.

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They also offer services such as bathing and dressing the baby, making a memory book or box with keepsakes, providing clothing, blankets or jewelry for the baby, photography and funeral home and funeral planning information.

The Haven Network helps families connect with grief counselors.

If you’d like more information about The Haven Network, volunteer opportunities or how to make a donation for a family in need, please click here to visit its website.

This article is by Stacey Jones. If you have a favorite charitable organization that you would like to see featured during The 25 Days of Caring contact her at sjones@rmgmwf.com.