Let Soldiers’ Angels help you welcome your new bundle of joy through a virtual baby shower!
Congratulations! We are thrilled to hear that your family is growing and our volunteers are eager to help you welcome your new baby to the world! Register now and let us shower you (virtually)
Eligible expectant mothers will receive a virtual baby shower from Angel volunteers across the country. Our dedicated volunteers shop for baby items to help your family prepare for your new little bundle of joy. They may also put their personal sewing and crafting talents to use and lovingly create handmade baby gifts, including blankets and booties.
Virtual Baby Showers
Soldiers’ Angels provides virtual baby showers for expectant families of the military community, including:
- Spouses of deployed Service Members
- Spouses of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured Service Members and Veterans
- Expectant post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured Service Members and Veterans
- Expectant low-income and homeless Veterans referred by a VA staff member***
- Expectant spouses of low-income and homeless Veterans referred by a VA staff member***
Eligibility and Documentation
To be eligible for this program, the expectant mother must be the spouse of a deployed Service Member or the spouse of a post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured Service Member or Veteran, or an expectant post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured Veteran.
Expectant families can register after their 20th week of pregnancy and will receive support within 90 days of their estimated due date and must not have already given birth.
Those interested in receiving this support will also need to provide the below documentation:
- Families with a deployed Service Member must submit Military ID, deployment orders, and verification of pregnancy from a doctor to be considered for a virtual baby shower.
- Families of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured Service Members or Veterans OR female Veterans that classify as post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured must submit DD-214 Member 4 Copy (if Veteran) with an Honorable Discharge, verification of pregnancy from a doctor, and a proof of wound, illness or injury (line of duty determination, Purple Heart, or VA Disability rating findings) at least 10% disability rating, or Military ID (if currently service on active duty, guard or reserves).
- HUD/VASH/Low-Income Veterans or their expectant spouse must submit a letter of necessity from their VA Case Manager and/or Physician, verifying pregnancy, due date, and need. A sample letter can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
How to Register
To register to be supported by a Soldiers’ Angels virtual baby shower (***If you fall into the low-income or homeless category, please jump to the next set of instructions):
- Click the button below to begin the registration
- You will be redirected to a registration form. Complete your information form on the first page.
- Under Available Programs, click on Baby Showers
- On the final page, you will enter details about your registry and the items you wish to receive. You will also need to upload your paperwork. Please note, you cannot complete the registration without uploading your paperwork!
- After you submit your registration, a Soldiers’ Angels representative will contact you regarding next steps.
How to Register: Low-Income or Homeless
***If you are applying under the homeless or low-income category and are not Post 9-11 wounded, ill or injured, you must be referred to the program by a VA case manager or other authorized VA staff member at your assigned VA facility. If eligible, please follow these instructions to register to be supported by a Soldiers’ Angels Virtual Baby Shower:
- Click here to download the letter template that must be completed by your VA case manager or authorized VA staff member prior to application submission.
- Once you have the completed letter, click the button below to register for support and upload the signed letter. You cannot save the application so please do not start the application without the signed letter.
- After you submit your registration, a Soldiers’ Angels representative will contact you regarding next steps.
Interested in Supporting Instead of Being Supported?
Are you interested in volunteering to support others with a virtual baby shower? Volunteers shop for baby items and provide virtual baby showers across the country. If so, let’s get you to the right page! Click here to learn more and volunteer.