6th Anniversary Preemie World Shower
This year Carter G. Cares will celebrate 6 years of empowering NICU families! We are excited to partner with Preemie World Foundation to host our first Preemie Shower at the NICU at Franklin Square Hospital. Preemie World Foundation has generously provided diapers, wipes, clothing and journals for 25 NICU families to be given away during the shower. There will also be food sponsored by Wawa, more gifts and blankets for babies provided by Minky Couture.
Mother's Day Luncheon
Carter Cares will be providing lunch for NICU moms at Franklin Medstar Hospital. This event is sponsored by Wegmans.
Breastfeeding Awareness Month Program
As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by promoting the benefits of breast milk, Carter G. Cares will host a donation drive for breast pumps which will be delivered to NICU moms this week!.
Literacy Awareness & NICU Awareness Month Book Drive
September is Literacy Month and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month — two causes close to our hearts!
Fly YaYa Inc., Carter G. Cares and It’s A NICU World LLC are excited to host a Book Drive to bring the joy and healing power of reading to NICU babies and their moms during postpartum.
Reading supports early bonding, reduces stress, and helps build strong foundations — even in the NICU.
We’re collecting donations for the entire month to help build mini libraries at Franklin Medstar and Georgetown University Hospitals. Please visit the donate page to make a donation today!
Together, we can turn pages into possibilities
Thanksgiving Luncheon
In celebration of World Prematurity Day we will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for NICU families at Franklin Square Hospital. World Prematurity Day is a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. This event is sponsored by Wegmans.
Monthly Carter's Corner Meal Delivery
Since March 2021 Carter G. Cares has partnered with Franklin Square Medical Center and March of Dimes to provide a monthly delivery of healthy snacks for NICU families. We understand that during the time that NICU moms and dads are visiting their babies they often spend tons of money on quick meals and snacks. Our program was launched with parents in mind and in addition to food we provide various resources including books, blankets and parking passes.
All deliveries are made the second week of the month.
Mother's Day Luncheon
Carter Cares will be providing lunch for NICU moms at Franklin Medstar Hospital.
Mom and Baby Expo: Celebrating 5 years of CGC!
In honor of our five year anniversary Carter G. Cares will be participating in the St. James AME Church Mom and Baby Expo! We will be there to give away books to 50 babies and moms
If you’re in the Clay County, Florida area please stop by!
Monthly Carter's Corner Meal Delivery
Since March 2021 Carter G. Cares has partnered with Franklin Square Medical Center and March of Dimes to provide a monthly delivery of healthy snacks for NICU families. We understand that during the time that NICU moms and dads are visiting their babies they often spend tons of money on quick meals and snacks. Our program was launched with parents in mind and in addition to food we provide various resources including books, blankets and parking passes.
All deliveries are made the second week of the month.
Serving Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House Meal- Jacksonville, FL
Carter G. Cares is partnering with the St. James AME Church (Orange Park, FL) and the American Legion 197 to provide dinner for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Jacksonville, Florida. RMH provides accommodations for families whose children are hospitalized and in 2019 Carter’s parents stayed in the Orlando location for three months. We are so excited to give back by providing dinner!
Thanksgiving Breakfast for NICU Families
NICU families spend a lot of holidays at the hospital and we want to make sure they get a chance to celebrate Thanksgiving even if it’s just for a cup of coffee. Join us at Medstar Franklin Square Hospital as we celebrate Thanksgiving for a early breakfast for NICU families.
Serving Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House Meal- Jacksonville, FL
Carter G. Cares is partnering with the St. James AME Church (Orange Park, FL) and the American Legion 197 to provide dinner for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Jacksonville, Florida. RMH provides accommodations for families whose children are hospitalized and in 2019 Carter’s parents stayed in the Orlando location for three months. We are so excited to give back by providing dinner!
Breastfeeding Awareness Facebook Live Q&A with Mrs. Pyrnie Brant
Join us on Facebook live on with nutritionist and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Pyrine Sade Brant!! DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Pyrnie Sade Brant, BS, IBCLC is a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and now resides in Daytona beach, FL with her husband Raynard Brant. Pyrnie is a nutritionist and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) that specializes in nutrition and breastfeeding support for families including mothers, infant and children. She has received her bachelors of science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Messiah University in May 2012. From Pyrnie’s educational experience she was able to land a career in the field of Nutrition with the Women Infant and Children Program (WIC) in 2012 and has been working for the WIC program for over 10 years. As an African American Nutritionist and Lactation counselor she wants to utilize her education in nutrition and lactation to educate women and her community on overall health as it relates to nutrition and benefits of breastfeeding in efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality among African Americans.
In recent years she has become an IBCLC (December 2020) and breastfeeding advocate for mothers and babies and with her passion of breastfeeding support, promotion and education she has a sincere passion to bring breastfeeding education and healthy eating practices to families in her community.
Serving Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House Meal- Jacksonville, FL
Carter G. Cares is partnering with the St. James AME Church (Orange Park, FL) and the American Legion 197 to provide dinner for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Jacksonville, Florida. RMH provides accommodations for families whose children are hospitalized and in 2019 Carter’s parents stayed in the Orlando location for three months. We are so excited to give back by providing dinner!
Nurse Appreciation Week
Where would we be without amazing nurses? This week we will send breakfast to the nurses and tokens of thanks just to show them that we care!
Mother’s Day NICU Luncheon
Carter Cares will be providing lunch for NICU moms at Franklin Medstar Hospital.
Black Maternal Health Week
Let's advocate for the advancement and investment in practices and solutions that incorporate the true needs, wants and desires of Black women! #BMHW24
#blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #April2024 #April #blackmateralhealthmatters #nonprofit #supportnonprofits #donate #cartergcares #cartergcaresinc #BlkMamasMatter
Serving Dinner at the Ronald McDonald House Meal- Jacksonville, FL
Carter G. Cares is partnering with the St. James AME Church (Orange Park, FL) and the American Legion 197 to provide dinner for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Jacksonville, Florida. RMH provides accommodations for families whose children are hospitalized and in 2019 Carter’s parents stayed in the Orlando location for three months. We are so excited to give back by providing dinner!
Carter's Corner Four Year Anniversary Event
Celebrating 4 years of Carter G. Cares Inc.!
Carter's Corner Food Delivery
Since March 2021 Carter G. Cares has partnered with Franklin Square Medical Center and March of Dimes to provide a monthly delivery of healthy snacks for NICU families. We understand that during the time that NICU moms and dads are visiting their babies they often spend tons of money on quick meals and snacks. Our program was launched with parents in mind and in addition to food we provide various resources including books, blankets and parking passes.
All deliveries are made the first week of the month.
Christmas Basket Giveaway
To celebrate Christmas, we want to give NICU families a beautiful Christmas basket with personal items such as blankets, books, socks and many more. A beautiful way to start the holiday season!
Thanksgiving Breakfast for NICU Families
NICU families spend a lot of holidays at the hospital and we want to make sure they get a chance to celebrate Thanksgiving even if it’s just for a cup of coffee. Join us at Medstar Franklin Square Hospital as we celebrate Thanksgiving for a early breakfast for NICU families.
Prematurity Awareness Month
When Carter was first born his "care" was scheduled. His diaper changes and the few ml's of food he was given were on a schedule. This was known as the schedule for his "cares" and we would make sure that we were there because it was the time that we got to help take care of him. It was the sense of normalcy that we craved and a chance for us to learn more about what he needed as a micro-preemie.
Join us as we educate the public about prematurity this month!
Carter's NICU Grad Anniversary
(It's been three years since Carter graduated from the NICU after 226 days! Let's celebrate by giving back to help other families!)
November-Prematurity Awareness Month (1/10 babies in the U.S. are born pre-term and during this month we will provide education on the risks of prematurity.)
NICU Awareness Month
The NICU will always have a special place in our hearts! Join us as we honor NICU nurses and families by giving back and educating others.
Breastfeeding Awareness Facebook Live Q&A with Mrs. Pyrnie Brant
Join us on Facebook live on August 1st at 7pm EST with nutritionist and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Pyrine Sade Brant!!
Pyrnie Sade Brant, BS, IBCLC is a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and now resides in Daytona beach, FL with her husband Raynard Brant. Pyrnie is a nutritionist and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) that specializes in nutrition and breastfeeding support for families including mothers, infant and children. She has received her bachelors of science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Messiah University in May 2012. From Pyrnie’s educational experience she was able to land a career in the field of Nutrition with the Women Infant and Children Program (WIC) in 2012 and has been working for the WIC program for over 10 years. As an African American Nutritionist and Lactation counselor she wants to utilize her education in nutrition and lactation to educate women and her community on overall health as it relates to nutrition and benefits of breastfeeding in efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality among African Americans.
In recent years she has become an IBCLC (December 2020) and breastfeeding advocate for mothers and babies and with her passion of breastfeeding support, promotion and education she has a sincere passion to bring breastfeeding education and healthy eating practices to families in her community.
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
When our 1 lb. 4 oz baby was born early at 28 weeks breast milk saved his life! Join us to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding throughout the month on our Facebook and IG pages! More details to come!
Mother’s Day
Carter Cares will be providing lunch for NICU moms at Franklin Medstar Hospital.
Nurse Appreciation Week
Where would we be without amazing nurses? This week we will send breakfast to the nurses and tokens of thanks just to show them that we care!
Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers - (Carter G. Cares 3rd Anniversary Event )
For Carter G. Cares 3rd Anniversary, we are offering tickets to the Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Baseball Game!
All tickets are $55 and include Access to the exclusive Club Level, A Left Field Club seat in Sections 288, Unlimited food menu, and a Special gift from Carter G. Cares.
Pleases include a contact number and name when purchasing ticket. All tickets must be purchased by March 21, 2023. Proceeds will benefit Carter's Corner to assist with this year's Mother's Day Luncheon. Tickets are limited so please don't miss this celebration!
Autism Acceptance % Speech Therapy Q/A
April is Autism Acceptance Month!
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is significantly higher among premature babies. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2018 data.
What are some important things to know about ASD?
What are some ways that we can help children with autism communicate?
Are there resources that are available for children who have autism?
Please join Carter G. Cares and Speech Pathologist Ms. Kenya Blocker on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7pm EST on Facebook Live for a Q/A on Speech Therapy and Autism.
Black Maternal Health Week
Let's advocate for the advancement and investment in practices and solutions that incorporate the true needs, wants and desires of Black women! #BMHW23
#blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #April2023 #April #blackmateralhealthmatters #nonprofit #supportnonprofits #donate #cartergcares #cartergcaresinc #BlkMamasMatter
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month!
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is significantly higher among premature babies. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2018 data.
MLK Day of Service
Join us well we serve frontline workers with thank you cards and lunch.
Carter’s Corner
NICU moms and dads often spend hours at the hospital visiting their little ones. We remember spending tons of money on expensive, unhealthy items in the snack machine while visiting Carter. We are partnering with Franklin Square Medical Center to create Carter's Corner! Our organization will sponsor food for the NICU nutritional room and various items to support families monthly. March 2020 was our first month and so far we have been able also to give away books, blankets, and parking vouchers! So excited about this opportunity to bless others! Thanks to everyone who continues to support Carter G. Cares Inc. Deliveries are made every first Friday of each month!
Become A Volunteer
We are always in need of volunteers to assist with our organization.
Please contact us if you’re interested in partnering with CGC.