Support for Grieving Children
Judi’s House – www.judishouse.org
Program for grieving children and their families. 720-941-0331
Caring for Grieving Kids Workshop by Judi’s House
These free virtual workshops for parents, guardians, and adult family members to receive tools and information to help support the grieving child or children in their lives. These workshops are offered monthly and ensure participants can ask questions and get personalized support.
More information about dates and times, and to register, visit the Judi’s House website here: https://judishouse.org/provide-care/training-education/webinarsworkshops/
Camp Erin® Denver is a free bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 can attend a camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills and make friends with peers who are also grieving. More information about the upcoming camp programs in Colorado are available on the Shimmering Wings website: shimmeringwings.org.
Camp Comfort offers weekend and day camps each summer for children learn ways to cope with their grief through workshops and activities, building skills to help them now and throughout their lives. Workshops are balanced with exciting recreational and creative activities, so that children feel free to have fun and just be kids.
Other Online Resources/Materials:
National Alliance for Children’s Grief: If you are supporting a child who is grieving, we are here to connect you to resources and local support. https://nacg.org/
Dougy Center –Dougy Center, located in Portland, Oregon, has developed a wide range of resources for children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving, supporters of people who are grieving, and counselors and helping professionals. https://www.dougy.org/