For NICU Families
Resources to help you feel
more prepared.
Free tools and guides built by NICU parents, for NICU families.
Our Flagship Resource
Roo: A NICU
Companion App
Roo is a free app that helps NICU parents stay organized and feel more in control during their stay. Track rounds notes, monitor your baby's growth, manage your care team, and look up medical terms, all in one place. Available in English and Spanish, with no account required.
Download Roo for iOS & Android
Outside Resources
More support for your family.
These organizations offer peer support, education, and direct assistance for NICU families.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Free lodging for families of hospitalized children, with locations across the Chicago metro area. A home away from home during your child's stay.
rmhccni.org →Jackson Chance Foundation
Covers parking for NICU families at Chicago hospitals including Lurie Children's, Northwestern Prentice, and Rush. Over 600,000 days of parking provided since 2013.
jacksonchance.org →Lurie Children's Foundation
The fundraising arm of Lurie Children's Hospital. Funds NICU equipment, research, and family support programs.
luriechildrens.org →We Are Here
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Whether you need support or want to help us reach more families, we'd love to hear from you.