Start Your Journey.
Grief Retreat Weekends
Grief retreat weekends are specifically designed for families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby
Grief Retreat Center Project
Learn more and support our vision to build a grief retreat center in Western Pennsylvania.
Heal with aUpcoming Grief Retreat
Toby’s Foundation is holding a grieving mother’s retreat in November and we welcome you to join us.
Heal by attending Events
Join us for fundraisers and workshops that help support grieving families across the U.S.
Heal by reading Our Blog
Posts and articles for families grieving the loss of a baby; focusing on walking with grief daily; honoring our babies that are not here with us; and continuing to find joy on your journey.
Help through Volunteering
Toby’s Foundation welcomes volunteers to help with our many programs through hands-on and remote support.
Help through Donating
Make a donation to support families grieving the loss of a baby and the continuing education on safe sleep practices for infants.
Pregnancy, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss
Losing a baby because of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss is still a taboo subject worldwide. Many families do not receive the appropriate and respectful care when their baby dies.
National Grief Retreats Locations
We offer this resource to connect with others across the United States.
ABC’s of Safe Sleep
A safe sleep environment lowers the risk of all sleep-related infant death and provides peace of mind for parents at nap time, bed time, any time a baby is alone.
A Place To Heal
Hope & Healing
2024 Was a Year of Growth for The Little Fox - Toby's Foundation
Our Story & Mission
The Little Fox – Toby’s Foundation was founded in memory of Tobias “Toby” Graham Stern, who passed away on August 24, 2016, from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). His parents, Katie and Dan Stern, turned their unimaginable grief into a mission of hope and healing by establishing this 501(c)3 nonprofit in his honor. Toby’s legacy lives on through the foundation’s work, which is dedicated to supporting families who, like the Sterns, have faced the devastating loss of a child.
At The Little Fox – Toby’s Foundation, we are committed to providing grieving families with grief retreats, workshops, and vital resources that nurture healing and community. We believe that every child deserves to be remembered, and every family—whether they are parents, siblings, grandparents, or extended relatives—should have access to compassionate care and support, no matter where they are on their journey of loss. Our mission is to ensure that every family has the space and tools they need to heal, grow, and honor their loved one in a meaningful way.
Here for Local PA Families
In addition to supporting grieving families nationally, The Little Fox is dedicated to partnering with local community organizations across Western Pennsylvania to spread joy to families and children the way Toby brought joy to his family for the 12 weeks that he was here on Earth.
By the Numbers
50 States
Since 2017, Toby's Foundation has served at least one family in every state of the U.S.
52 Families
Families served through grief retreat weekends and workshops in 2024
8+ Partnerships
Partnerships with other local non-profits who serve the grief community, as well as mental healthcare providers
Resource and non-profit partner to local area healthcare networks including Allegheny Health Network, UPMC, St. Clair Hospital, Magee Women’s Hospital, Highmark Caring Place, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Angela Croop,
Grieving Parents Retreat attendee
"I am at ease and my cup is full. I also feel as though I helped others as well. Which gives us an even different perspective on grief."
Tiffany and John Breininger,
Grieving Parents Retreat attendees
"Made connections with beautiful people, nature, found new resources and books (esp signs from the universe… wow!) - most of all the entirety of the retreat calmed my soul and heart - it helped me slow down breathe and breathe in my sweet daughter. It truly was a beautiful weekend."
Kaitlyn Carnahan,
Grieving Mother’s Retreat attendee
"This retreat (through Toby’s Foundation) gave me more than I could have ever thought. Safe and support are two key words I felt my entire stay. But since I have left, I have so much more hope in my life. My life is forever changed. I gained a family. And I’m really hoping to be a close part of the Toby’s Foundation for all years to come."
Brianne Georgic,
Grieving Mother’s Retreat attendee
"I feel more whole after the retreat. I'm more connected to my daughter now and have broken down some barriers that existed in my relationship with her. I am so grateful to have found community and deep friendships."
Akirah Wyatt,
Grieving Mother’s Retreat attendee
"I feel more connected, less alone. I have people to talk to about my loss. I felt very taken care of all weekend. My husband said that when we FaceTimed on Saturday, I looked incredibly happy and zen."
