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The Only Miami -Dade Nonprofit Catching NICU Families Before They Fall | Miami Autism Dad
By Community News Releases at Community Newspapers
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Elizabeth Simonton, Co-Founder and CEO of ICU baby, the only organization in Miami-Dade County that comprehensively supports NICU families. The conversation starts in a chair next to her son’s NICU bed in 2014 and traces what she saw that she couldn’t unsee
Key takeaway Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Elizabeth Simonton, Co-Founder and CEO of ICU baby, the only organization in Miami-Dade County that comprehensively supports NICU families.
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In a county like Miami-Dade, where the cost of living can be high and access to healthcare can be a challenge, organizations like ICU baby play a vital role in supporting vulnerable families. The fact that ICU baby is the only nonprofit in the county providing comprehensive support to NICU families underscores the need for more resources to be dedicated to this area. As a hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami-Dade's diverse population may face unique barriers to accessing healthcare and social services, making the work of ICU baby all the more critical. By catching NICU families before they fall, ICU baby is helping to mitigate the long-term effects of health crises on families and communities, and its work has significant implications for the well-being of Miami-Dade's most fragile residents. Its presence is a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in addressing local needs.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Elizabeth Simonton, Co-Founder and CEO of ICU baby, the only organization in Miami-Dade County that comprehensively supports NICU families. The conversation starts in a chair next to her son’s NICU bed in 2014 and traces what she saw that she couldn’t unsee
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