Compassionate Support for Families Experiencing Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Serving families across
6 NW Georgia counties:
Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Murray,
Polk, and Whitfield
About Us
Our Ministry Leaders
Our board members generously volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to support our ministry efforts, especially in providing grief support for families dealing with infant loss and pregnancy loss.
Board Members:
Khristie Staines
Lori Dowdy
Michelle Massey
Nichole Davis
Our History
God birthed this ministry deep into co-founder Khristie Staines' heart on the night of February 9, 2011. Holding her stillborn granddaughter profoundly impacted her life, igniting a passion to provide grief support for families facing the pain of infant loss. Alongside her cousin and co-founder Lori Dowdy, they aimed to offer solace to those dealing with the heartache of pregnancy loss and infant death. On March 15, 2016, they established a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to this vital cause.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We offer free in-person grief support services to families in Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and Whitfield Counties (Georgia) who have experienced pregnancy loss or faced the tragedy of infant death in the first two years of their baby's life.
Help Further Our Ministry Efforts
Footprints on the Heart is a faith-based 501(c)3 nonprofit ministry based in Bartow County, Georgia. We are dedicated to walking alongside families who are facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or have experienced the unimaginable death of a baby within the first two years of life. Our in-person service area is comprised of: Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and Whitfield Counties. All of our peer support and services are provided at NO COST to the families, hospitals, and funeral homes we are blessed to serve.
2026 Calendar
Find full details on our website/social media. Events will be updated throughout the year.
October 3rd: 15th Annual Candlelighting & Remembrance Event