Compassion Response Funds
Supporting Black Birthing Families in Los Angeles County Navigating Loss
The African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative (AAIMM) created the Compassion Response Funds to offer immediate financial relief and emotional care to Black birthing families in Los Angeles County.
Black Girls Mental Health Foundation (BGMHF) is honored to administer these funds and support families through a compassionate, confidential, and simple application process.
Eligible families may receive financial support per household to help during this difficult time.
Who These Funds Support
The Compassion Response Funds are available for Black birthing families in Los Angeles County who have recently experienced:
Pregnancy loss at or after 20 weeks
Stillbirth
Infant loss
Maternal loss
Experienced a loss that occurred within Los Angeles County
Our goal is to provide families with support as they navigate grief, healing, and the immediate practical needs that often emerge during loss.
What the Funds Can Support
Immediate household expenses
Funeral or memorial-related costs
Transportation or logistical support
Mental health services
Grief and healing resources
Other needs determined by the family
Each family may determine how to use the support based on their unique circumstances.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through BGMHF’s free therapy application portal.
After submitting your application, a member of our team will reach out to:
Confirm eligibility
Discuss support needs
Connect you with additional resources, if desired
Our team handles all information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Funds are available until fully exhausted.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as they are ready. There is no deadline, and there is no requirement to engage in therapy to receive financial support.
Additional Support & Resources
In addition to financial support, families may request:
Free or low-cost therapy
Peer support groups
Referrals to community-based organizations, doulas, and healers
These services are optional and available by request.
About AAIMM & BGMHF
The African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative (AAIMM) is a countywide effort working to reduce the disproportionately high rates of Black maternal and infant mortality in Los Angeles County. AAIMM invests in culturally aligned, community-rooted solutions that honor, protect, and uplift Black birthing people and their families.
Black Girls Mental Health Foundation is a Black-led, community-centered nonprofit delivering mental health care, perinatal support, workforce development, and healing-focused services across California and Georgia. As administrators of the Compassion Response Funds, we are committed to ensuring families receive support with dignity, love, and care.
