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 support families who have experienced the tragic loss of a child while working to prevent future childhood injuries and fatalities. We raise awareness and fund programs focused on child-safety education, with a particular emphasis on window fall prevention. In addition, we advocate for life-saving legislation to make window-safety measures a standard requirement, beginning in Florida and expanding nationwide. We also collaborate with and support other organizations dedicated to helping children and families affected by loss or serious hardship.
Our Story
Riley a.k.a YiYi
Riley was our angel from heaven—our rainbow baby. We had Charlee first and weren’t sure we would have another child, but Charlee was determined to have a baby sister. After very little trying, Riley was born, and from the moment she arrived, our family felt complete. Charlee was overjoyed to be a big sister, and the bond they shared was instant and extraordinary. They were each other’s favorite people.
Riley loved life in the purest way. She was joyful, spunky, and endlessly curious. She loved meeting new people, adored animals of every kind—even bugs—and had a way of helping us see beauty in the simplest moments. Most of all, she loved her family deeply. She would tell me often that I was the best mommy in the whole wide world, and we would compare how much we loved each other—to the moon, the sun, the earth, and beyond. I held her whenever I could, knowing she was my last baby, never imagining how short our time would be.
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
One-third of children hospitalized after a window fall require intensive care, and one in four children return home with some disability.
FOUR INCHES
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
Not allowing the window to open more than four inches is key to preventing window falls.
AGES AT RISK
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
Children ages two to five are at the greatest risk of falling out of a window—and most of these falls are preventable.
TOP 5 HIDDEN HAZARDS
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.