For NICU Families

Resources to help you feel
more prepared.

Everything here is free. No accounts, no sign-ups. Just 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.

Rounds Notes Growth Tracking Care Team NICU Glossary Question Bank Bilingual
Download on the App Store
Roo app screenshot

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

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Whether you need support or want to help us reach more families, we'd love to hear from you.