When families lose a baby - either during pregnancy or after the baby is born - the pain is intense and can lead family members to despair, depression or other mental health problems, substance use or abuse, and a crisis of faith.
Families of faith will naturally turn to their faith leaders and churches for guidance, support and healing.
While African American families are disproportionately affected by stillbirth and infant mortality, they are, overall, less likely to access bereavement support resources.
The African American Faith-Based Bereavement Initiative (AAFBBI) was created specifically for the African American Christian faith community to improve supports for families experiencing these losses. |
