Testimonials

“I am very grateful to the Petal Foundation; they were incredibly helpful and supportive during my journey as a new mum. My son was in great hands with them, and they played a vital role in helping me raise him. They guided me through the challenges of motherhood, showing me what I needed to do and prepare. Words can't fully express my appreciation for the care and service they provided. From my own experience, I don’t know how I would have been able to raise my son and meet his needs without the Petal Foundation’s intervention. For that, I am deeply grateful. Faafetai tele lava, Petal Foundation. Afai o loo tau sailia se tasi e fesoasoani mo oe ao e feagai ai mā le tausiaina o lau pepe mo Le taimi muamua, saili Le fesoasoani a Le Petal Foundation.

-2024

“Petal was there to help when I needed some extra support when my baby was around the 5 month mark. I was diagnosed with postnatal depression, anxiety and PTSD with my first child after a very traumatic and dangerous birth, so it was no surprise that I had recurrent PND the second time around too, only it set in earlier and occurred perinatally with my second pregnancy during the third trimester. 

With my second child I felt a lot better prepared with my mental health and had good support structures in place with medication, a great GP and access to counselling should I require it, but I wasn't really prepared for the lack of 'village' support this time around.  It felt a lot like I was really on my own, but my workload had literally doubled. We have loving grandparents but they all work full time and we have no access to family childcare or people you could trust with your baby when they're small, for even a short period of time. 

I was referred to Petal by my mum and it was the best thing that's ever happened to me. I am so so grateful for the loving kindness they have shown me and my little baby. I was really anxious about going the first time as I felt like I was abandoning him in a way, but as soon as I saw how safe and clean the house was, the love and absolute dedication the team have for all the babies in their care, and how much they really cared about my wellbeing and the rest I needed, I knew it was the best thing for both me and my child at that point in time. 

I came back from my breaks refreshed, I was able to care for my sick toddler through a very challenging winter and I could be a much better mum and person with a bit of balance and some helping hands. 

Petal really saved me at that time in my journey and I can't thank Kristie and the team enough. I think the service they offer is second to none and I wish there was a Petal house in every neighbourhood.” 

- 2024

Words cannot describe how immensely grateful we are to the Petal Foundation for the endless love and support they put into ensuring that our daughter had the best possible start to life regardless of the situation with which she was born into. With great care and kindness the Petal team played an integral part in ensuring that our daughter’s transition into our care as her adoptive parents was not rushed; we were given time to get to know her, to learn her routines, and build a connection, all under the guidance of a patient team who were always there to help and answer any questions along the way. My husband and I reflect on our time with the Petal Foundation and feel that without their involvement our experience would have been a great deal more rushed, stressful, and even traumatic, but instead all parties came away confident and ready to move forward. It is our wish that every child, birth parent, and adoptive parent going through a transition of care can be provided with the positive and nurturing environment that the Petal Foundation creates!

— Anonymous, transitional care parent

We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from the Petal Foundation. Since our partnership began in 2023, their donations of baby items and equipment have made a real difference for the vulnerable families we work with. From mothers facing family harm or housing challenges to those simply overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood, Petal’s support has brought relief, comfort, and hope. Kristie and the team are compassionate and non-judgmental, and the impact of their generosity is deeply felt by every family they reach. We value this partnership and the positive change it brings to our community

- Community Midwifery Services, Counties Manukau

Words cannot describe how immensely grateful we are to the Petal Foundation for the endless love and support they put into ensuring that our daughter had the best possible start to life regardless of the situation with which she was born into. With great care and kindness the Petal team played an integral part in ensuring that our daughters transition into our care as her adoptive parents was not rushed; we were given time to get to know her, to learn her routines, and build a connection, all under the guidance of a patient team who were always there to help and answer any questions along the way. 

My husband and I reflect on our time with the Petal Foundation and feel that without their involvement our experience would have been a great deal more rushed, stressful, and even traumatic, but instead all parties came away confident and ready to move forward. 

It is our wish that every child, birth parent, and adoptive parent going through a transition of care can be provided with the positive and nurturing environment that the Petal Foundation creates!"

- 2024