The Joss Stone Foundation's Baby Cuddling Volunteer Program.
- Hospital Staff Training.
Welcome to the Joss Stone Foundation’s Baby Cuddling Program for Hospital Teams, where small acts of care lead to lasting impact.
This course is designed to support you in building, managing, and sustaining a safe and effective NICU cuddler program. From recruitment and screening to training, scheduling, and supervision, each module equips you with the tools, insights, and structure needed to implement a program that benefits fragile infants, supports nursing staff, and strengthens family trust.
What's included?
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2 Course Tracks
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Certificate of Completion
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Self-Assessments
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5 Video Lessons
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Downloadable Templates & Forms
Built for clinical teams, grounded in real results
This course blends frontline NICU insight with the Joss Stone Foundation’s mission to help you build a program that’s safe, structured, and sustainable. From recruitment to scheduling, every tool is designed for hospital settings.
Turn knowledge into action
You’ll walk away with a ready-to-launch roadmap - including policies, checklists, and training structures - so your NICU cuddler program can begin with clarity, safety, and confidence.
Cheryl Allmon
Cheryl Allmon is the Director of Volunteer Services and Programs at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, where she has dedicated her career to creating meaningful volunteer initiatives that support NICU babies, families, and hospital staff.
Recognized as one of East Tennessee's Remarkable Women in 2021, Cheryl’s work goes beyond coordination, she fosters compassion and connection, ensuring that every volunteer program truly makes a difference.
Her collaborations with organizations like Bella’s Blessings have helped provide essential support to the hospital, reinforcing her mission to enhance the patient and family experience in a profound and lasting way.
"Our NICU cuddlers are more than volunteers...they're a source of comfort, love, and healing for our tiniest patients when they need it most."
Cheryl Allmon
Director of Volunteer Services, East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
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