Central Florida

About Our Chapter

Established in 2022 the Orlando Chapter of the Star Legacy Foundation is a motivated group of parents, relatives, and friends of stillborn babies. Our mission is to prevent the tragic loss of children to stillbirth by increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding stillbirth, educating obstetric professionals and expectant families, and raising funds for research. We are also establishing a program to provide peer support to families grieving the loss of a baby.

Star Legacy Foundation Goals

  • Support families who experience any type of pregnancy or infant loss
  • Partner with the medical community regarding pregnancy and infant loss (free support materials, provide free/low cost education, etc.)
  • Raise awareness and provide education for safer pregnancy
  • Advocate for legislation that will support pregnancy and infant loss
  • Encourage families to participate in the Pregnancy Research Project 

Central Florida Chapter Goals

It is important to us that all families feel supported and welcome in this space. Please reach out to us so we can help meet your needs in the way you deserve.

Upcoming Events

While we don’t have any events scheduled right now, we invite you to check back later for updates. We appreciate your interest and support!

Chapter Resources and Projects

Please note that these resources and project are chapter-specific.  To view our extensive supports and resources provided by the foundation, scroll down to the bottom of this page.

This resource guide is a collection of local resources for families who tragically suffer the loss of a baby.  This includes: local support groups, funeral home information and more.  You are not alone.

Since stillborn babies tragically do not receive a Birth Certificate, many states offer a Certificate of Stillbirth or a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth (this includes Central Florida).  Learn more about how to obtain a certificate for your baby/babies by clicking the link above.

Central Florida has a few important pieces of legislation including a stillbirth tax credit and paid family leave to include stillbirth.  If you would like to learn more about how to help pass these bills, please complete our volunteer form.

Star Legacy Foundation provides evidence based continuing education workshops on numerous topics pertaining to pregnancy & infant loss.

Chapter Needs

  • Volunteers to help distribute materials to local hospitals and OB-GYN offices
  • Social Media Coordinator

Chapter Leadership

Volunteer Kelsey Fox
Chair Belicia Baker
In July 2025, at 32 weeks into what had been a normal and healthy pregnancy, my daughter, Blakelee Marie Baker, was stillborn. Her unexpected passing changed everything. The grief was overwhelming, but I knew from the start that I wanted to give Blakelee more than just a funeral — I wanted to give her a legacy.
In the weeks following her birth, I sought a way to honor her life and help others walking a similar path. That search led me to the Star Legacy Foundation. Although based in Gainesville, the nearest chapter at the time was in Orlando, and I quickly became involved. In early 2025, that chapter became known as the Central Florida Star Legacy Chapter. Today, I serve as the Chapter Chair.
Our mission is simple but deeply meaningful: to provide support, compassion, and community to families who have experienced the loss of a baby. We are a safe haven for those navigating the complexities of grief — a place where every loss is honored, every story is heard, and every emotion is valid. Because every loss is different, and every family deserves to grieve in their own way, without judgment or isolation.
Through Blakelee’s legacy, I strive to ensure that no family walks this path alone.

National Resources and Supports

Star Legacy Foundation offers many supports and resources. Below, you will find some of our highlighted resources and support.

We offer free peer-to-peer support where we match you with someone who has tragically had a similar experience with loss.  If you want to learn more, be matched with a peer or become a trained peer yourself, click the link above.

We offer many free, virtual support groups.  Learn more or register by clicking the link above.

We offer a wide selection of printed materials such as bereavement resources, support group cards, safe pregnancy support and more. All of our resources are completely free and ship free as well.

The Pregnancy Research Project is a research study bringing together patients and researchers to advance knowledge and discover preventions and treatments for poor pregnancy outcomes. Please consider giving the gift of data and becoming a participant.

Our Stillbirth Scorecards take the CDC stillbirth data and organizes it into a one page document you can share to raise awareness about the stillbirth crisis.

It would be an honor if we remembered your beloved baby alongside you.  Honor your babies with you by adding them as a star or creating a memorial page in their memory.

Connect with Us

Call: 952-715-7731 ext 4

Email: [email protected]