Support for Grieving Children

A list of websites, books, and organizations that offer support, and resources for grieving children.

  • www.judishouse.org

    Programs for grieving children and their families.

  • These free virtual workshops for parents, guardians, and adult family members provide tools and information to support grieving children in their lives. These workshops are offered monthly and allow participants to ask questions and receive personalized support.
    For more information about dates and times, and to register, click here to visit the Judi’s House website.

  • 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. For more information about the upcoming camp programs in Colorado, click here to visit the Shimmering Wings website.

  • Camp Comfort offers weekend and day camps each summer for children to 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.

    Click here to learn more.

  • Click here to watch a Sesame Street video for kids on grief.

  • If you are supporting a child who is grieving, click here to connect to resources and local support through the National Alliance for Children’s Grief.

  • 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. Click here to learn more.