Children & Youth

Hope for Grieving Children is a support group program that provides a safe and supportive environment for children grieving a death. The program encourages the expression of grief, verbally and through creative, positive play within a peer group setting. Sessions are available to grieiving children ages 4 to 16.

Adults

While the children’s group is meeting, the surviving parent, parents or caregivers meet in a separate group.  it is an opportunity to share the concerns and fears families and friends are facing and to support one another.

Schedule

Each group meeting will last one and a half hours. The groups meet for five to six sessions in the spring and fall.

Fall Schedule

Registration

Pre-registration is required. You will need to download and complete the following forms.  More information will be posted here once the next group dates have been set.

• Registration Form
• Family Agreement Form

Financial Support

Participating families are asked to donate $40 per family for the six-session group. Each group meeting will last one and a half hours and will meet six times times over a three month period. All grieving families are welcome to receive program services regardless of ability to pay.