Supporting families through tragic loss. Raising awareness and resources for child safety and prevention programs.
Supporting families through tragic loss. Raising awareness and resources for child safety and prevention programs.
About the Riley Jean Foundation
Our Mission
At the Riley Jean Foundation, our mission is to provide vital support and resources for families suffering from tragic loss. We aim to raise awareness and fund programs focused on preventing accidents involving children, with a special emphasis on window fall prevention. Lastly, to provide support to other foundations involved with child loss and/or child suffering.
Our Story
Riley a.k.a YiYi
Riley was an angel from heaven, my rainbow baby. We had Charlee first and were not sure we would have another, but Charlee kept pushing us for a baby sister. After very little trying, Riley was born. We were all so in love and Charlee was so happy to be a big sister. Riley loved life and everything in it so much. She helped me to see beauty in everything in this world. Her spunky spirit was contagious. She was very sociable, loved new people and she loved all animals, even bugs. Most of all, she loved her family more than anything. Charlee and she would joke that they loved each other more than us, and we were totally ok with that. They had so much love and a sister bond that was so special. They were each other’s favorite people.
Support Families and Raise Awareness
Your donations make a difference
At Riley Jean Foundation, our mission is to provide support and resources for families suffering from tragic loss. We understand the profound impact that the loss of a child can have on a family, and we are dedicated to helping those in need. Additionally, we aim to raise awareness and fund programs that prevent accidents with children, specifically focusing on window fall prevention. Funds will also to used to help pass legislation to protect children from window falls in residential buildings. We also strive to support other foundations that are involved in addressing child loss and child suffering. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of families facing these heartbreaking challenges.
FACTS ABOUT WINDOW FALLS
NUMBER OF FALLS
NUMBER OF FALLS
Each year, 3,500 to 5,000 U.S. children are hospitalized after falling from an open window. These falls are preventable.
WINDOW SCREENS
NUMBER OF FALLS
Over 94% of the windows that children fall through have a window screen in place. Window screens that are not rated for fall prevention provide no protection. Window screens provide a false sense of security, as most parents are unfamiliar with the danger.
CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED
CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED
One-third of children hospitalized after a window fall require intensive care, and one in four children return home with some disability.
AGES AT RISK
CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED
Children ages two to five are at the greatest risk of falling out of a window—and most of these falls are preventable.
FOUR INCHES
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
Not allowing the window to open more than four inches is key to preventing window falls.
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission lists the top 5 hidden home hazards and window safety is one of them. This includes preventing strangulation of cords from blinds and installing window guards or stops to prevent falls.