About The Little Timmy Project
The Little Timmy Project (TLTP) is a local nonprofit organization that provides support, collaborative efforts and advocacy for birthing persons in our community. Our goal is to promote positive pregnancy outcomes while addressing the maternal and infant health crisis in Indiana.
The project was conceived after founding member, Katie Kirkhoff, suffered the traumatic loss of her son, Timmy, when he passed away while sleeping at five weeks of age to SIDS in 2018.
As part of the healing process, Katie began to research prenatal, newborn and pregnancy issues and found the outcomes to be most troubling:
Through community based support projects, collaboration, and advocacy, TLTP strives to foster an environment where pregnant birthing persons are provided quality health care, as well as emotional and mental support during and after pregnancy. The organization is funded entirely by donations and contributions from the public, and staffed by volunteers. To contact TLTP staff, visit here.
The project was conceived after founding member, Katie Kirkhoff, suffered the traumatic loss of her son, Timmy, when he passed away while sleeping at five weeks of age to SIDS in 2018.
As part of the healing process, Katie began to research prenatal, newborn and pregnancy issues and found the outcomes to be most troubling:
- Out of the 50 United States, the State of Indiana ranks 42nd in infant mortality (number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births)
- Indiana ranks 47th in maternal mortality (the death of the mother while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of her pregnancy)
- Indiana has some of the most concerning infant and maternal health statistics in the United States
Through community based support projects, collaboration, and advocacy, TLTP strives to foster an environment where pregnant birthing persons are provided quality health care, as well as emotional and mental support during and after pregnancy. The organization is funded entirely by donations and contributions from the public, and staffed by volunteers. To contact TLTP staff, visit here.
OUR VISION
We understand that birthing people in our community are lacking resources and assistance, and we believe that a grassroots movement can make a difference. We believe in the nonprofit community and what makes it work - support, collaboration and advocacy.
The Little Timmy Project is an inclusive organization with a goal to build equity for birthing folks and provide support for families who need assistance.
The Little Timmy Project is an inclusive organization with a goal to build equity for birthing folks and provide support for families who need assistance.
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