Is a 501(c)3 dedicated to children born with prenatal opioid exposure and their families. Since 2017 we have been the leader in providing support, education, and advocacy for the children of the opioid epidemic.
Are you a parent or guardian of a child in Plymouth, MA who has experienced prenatal opioid exposure?
To The Moon and Back, Inc is excited to offer
FREE Ongoing Case Management Services
designed to support your child’s unique needs and help them thrive!
Support
Caregiver Support Groups
Support groups for foster and adoptive parents, and relative caregivers caring for children born substance exposed, twice a month in person and online.
Kids Groups
We organize activities like yoga, karate, and sensory-play, aimed to support the developmental deficits that children born opiate-dependent often experience.
Children’s Grant
Our Children’s Grant assists families with uncovered expenses, related to their child’s in utero substance exposure. This may include things like nutritional supplements, weighted blankets, transportation to appointments and therapy services. Download Application.
The Caregiver’s Guide to NAS & Beyond
A resource guide developed by families, caregivers and providers to explain the resources and services that are available to meet the needs commonly experienced by a child born with substance exposure.
Nurture A Superhero Care Packages
The Nurture A Superhero Care Package includes essential items to help soothe a newborn during the withdrawal phase of NAS. It includes a swaddle, pacifiers, diaper ointment, calming baby balm, bottle, and toy.
Caregiver’s Journey
An educational video series from the perspective of an adoptive and foster parent, relative, professional, and mom in recovery around raising a child with NAS and what to expect.
Education
Community Presentations
We provide educational presentations on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome to raise awareness about the continuing needs of children born with NAS.
Beyond NAS Conference
Held annually for providers and families to learn about the cutting edge in research, resources, and interventions to help children born with NAS. Beyond NAS 2023 is scheduled for March 10! Learn more or buy tickets here…
Advocacy
Consultation Services
We offer consultations, to both caregivers and providers on how to provide support to children born with NAS and how to access available community resources.
Advocacy
To the Moon and Back works with our local legislators to inform them on the needs of our community of children and families and to get funding to programs to support them.
children born opiate dependent or exposed in MA in 2017
nurture a superhero packages delivered
number of families served by our support groups in 2019
caregiver's guides distributed in MA in 2019
Sam the Superhero and His Super Life
Now available on Amazon!
An uplifting story about a boy named Sam and his sidekick stuffed dog, Hercules! Sam lives with his grandparents and has good and bad days like any child, made worse because he was born substance-exposed. But similar to a superhero, Sam has his own super courage and great strength. With his loving grandparents, friends, and Hercules, Sam finds the support he needs to succeed.
The Nurture A Superhero Care Package includes essential items to help soothe a newborn during the withdrawal phase of NAS. It includes a swaddle, pacifiers, diaper ointment, calming baby balm, bottle, and toy.
“Finding To The Moon And Back was such a blessing. Raising two children who were born with substance exposure is a unique journey that is difficult for others to understand. Developing connections with caregivers who are facing the same challenges provides much needed comfort. And, the opportunity to explore real advocacy for our children’s needs is energizing. It gives me hope that someday our children will have better access to the services they need!”
– Anonymous Caregiver
Connect with Us!
