MISSION: Give the Gift of Time
The Mission of 16 Days is to give the gift of time to parents with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) because every moment matters.
ABOUT 16 DAYS
Founded by NICU parents who understand the challenges firsthand, 16 Days is committed to helping families stay by their baby’s side. Inspired by their own journey, they created this financial assistance program to remove barriers that make it difficult for parents to be present in the NICU.
WHY FOCUS ON TIME?
Studies show that a parent’s voice can ease the pain and boost oxytocin levels in NICU babies, especially their mother’s voice. Skin-to-skin contact with both parents help regulate heart rate, breathing, and temperature while supporting emotional and cognitive development.
IMPACT
Increased parental presence can lead to stronger parent-child bonds and shorter hospital stays for NICU babies.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Current NICU babies and their parents from Leve 3 + Level 4 NICU hospitals across the United States that show financial need to be with their baby in the NICU.
HOW IT WORKS
Complete the application by clicking here.
If approved, financial assistance is distributed through a secure platform such as Venmo or by check.
Share your experience: Weekly check-ins with 16 Days and a survey upon completion of the financial assistance.
QUESTIONS?
Email Julia Seper @ jseper@16days.org
Call us at (414) 300-7030