Supporting NICU Families and Advocating for Health Equity
Saul’s Light is a non-profit that is committed to supporting NICU and bereaved families through comprehensive resources and compassionate care. Our mission is to advance equality in healthcare, ensuring that every family has access to the support they deserve.
What We Offer
NICU Family Fund
We’ve created a fund at East Jefferson General Hospital and Children’s Hospital to cover basic needs throughout a NICU stay, including transportation, food, and lodging. A large portion of contributions go to replenishing these funds.
Mental Health Support
For many families, the opportunity to talk to someone familiar with the NICU provides great comfort. We offer monthly support group meetings and Peer Mentoring programs.
Little Libraries
NICUs around the city are stocked by Saul’s Light with books so that parents can read to and bond with their babies during their stay.
Meet Our Team
Meet the amazing team behind Saul’s Light’s mission. Each of these passionate individuals brings their unique experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to providing care and resources to families during some of their most challenging moments.
Kimberly Novod | Founder and Executive Director
Sophia Rosenblatt | Director of Programs and Partnerships
Elvia Salazar-Sones | Community Outreach Coordinator
Why We Advocate
13.5%
Louisiana's prematurity rate compared to a national average of 10.5%.
144
The number of preterm babies born on average in a week in Louisiana
416
Infants who died before reaching their first birthday in Louisiana in 2021. An infant mortality rate of 7.2 per 1,000 live births.
