Our Mission
The Caislee Rylin Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of our daughter, Caislee Rylin, and to walk alongside families who are facing the heartbreak of stillbirth and infant loss. We know this road intimately — the silence, the ache, the questions, and the deep longing to find hope again.
Our mission is simple but sacred: to provide heartfelt support, meaningful resources, and a safe space for grieving families — reminding them they are not alone in this hard and holy journey.
At the heart of the Foundation is Caislee's Box, a lovingly curated memory box given to families in local hospitals at the time of loss. Each box is filled with beautiful, tangible items to honor their baby, hold their memories, and remind them they are not alone in their grief.
But our support doesn't stop there. Through the Foundation, we offer two unique spaces for ongoing support:
Be Still Ministry
A quiet place for grieving mothers to rest, reflect, and encounter God's comfort.
For the mothers carrying both grief and faith, Be Still Ministry offers space to simply breathe. Through devotionals, prayer resources, women's retreats, and faith-centered community, we help moms feel seen, supported, and strengthened — even in the stillness.
Rooted in Grace Community
A supportive community for families walking through loss — growing together in grace, hope, and healing.
Grief is heavy, but no one should carry it alone. The Rooted in Grace Community provides ongoing support for families — including dads, siblings, extended family, and friends. Through resources, groups, and family-centered gatherings, we offer practical tools and a compassionate space to heal together.
Together, Caislee's Box, Be Still Ministry, and the Rooted in Grace Community reflect our deep desire to meet families right where they are — in the hospital, at home, and in the hard and holy spaces that follow.
You are not alone here. You are seen. You are loved. You are rooted in grace.
Our Story
The story of the Caislee Rylin Foundation began with one of the most profound and life-altering experiences our family ever faced—the stillbirth of our beautiful daughter, Caislee Rylin. In a moment meant to be filled with joy, we were met with an overwhelming wave of grief and silence. Holding her, we experienced both an infinite love for her and the heartbreak of knowing she would never take her first breath in this world. Her absence was felt in every corner of our lives, and we quickly learned that navigating life after loss is a path filled with loneliness, unanswered questions, and unimaginable pain.
In the days following her passing, we sought ways to honor Caislee’s memory and create a space for her in our family’s story. We leaned on each other and those who had walked this journey before us. But we also realized how many families grieve in silence, without access to support systems, community, or the resources to begin healing. Through our pain, a purpose began to emerge—to ensure that no family has to walk this path alone.
The Caislee Rylin Foundation was born out of this desire to turn our sorrow into something meaningful. We strive to be a beacon of hope for grieving families. Our mission is simple but sacred: to provide heartfelt support, meaningful resources, and a safe space for grieving families — reminding them they are not alone in this hard and holy journey.
Caislee’s story is at the heart of everything we do. Though her time here was brief, her impact continues to ripple outward, inspiring us to bring light to families experiencing their darkest days. This foundation is her legacy, a way for us to hold onto her, celebrate her, and let her inspire healing in others. It’s a reminder that even in the face of profound loss, love can create something enduring, beautiful, and transformative.