In Loving Memory of Katie Trocheck Abel
Because every baby deserves a safe start.

Every parent wants to keep their child safe — but for many families, essential safety items like cribs and car seats are simply out of reach. That’s where Helping Mamas steps in.

Through the Safe Sleep & Ride Program, Helping Mamas honors the memory of Katie Trocheck Abel, a passionate supporter of the organization by providing new, safety-approved car seats and pack 'n plays to families who cannot afford them. 

Why This Matters

Safe Sleep Saves Lives

Sleep-related infant deaths are tragically common — and preventable.

• 3,700+ infants died from sleep-related causes in the U.S. in 2022 alone.

• In Georgia, we lose three infants every week to sleep-related causes.

Providing a safe sleep space, like a pack 'n play, can be the difference between life and loss.

Car Seat Safety is Critical

• In 2023, over 700 children under the age of 12 died in traffic crashes.

• 38% were not restrained—a number that’s rising.

A car seat isn’t optional. It’s a lifeline. But with even basic models costing $60+, too many families are forced to choose between safety and survival.

Honor Katie. Help Provide Safety. Give Today.