About Us

Mission
The mission of The Children’s Room is to help grieving children, teens, and families in our communities to go on living and loving fully.

Vision
We imagine a world where…

• Death is recognized as an organic part of life.
• There are no societal obstacles in the natural expression of grief.
• Children and their families who have suffered the death of a loved one are embraced by a safe and caring community that they can rely upon to help them cope with the grieving process.
• These children are seen as models and teachers to others in reaffirming the fullness of life.

The Children’s Room is dedicated to realizing this vision through…

(1)  Facilitated Peer Support Groups
We offer children, teens, and their families an opportunity to find connection and community after the death of an immediate family member. Click here for more information about our support groups.

(2) Public Education
We provide educational workshops and training about grief and loss  to educators, counselors, and others working with children, teens, and young adults.  More info.

(3) Teen Performance Troupe

Teens from The Children’s Room have come together each year to support each other and create their own original performance art piece about grief in their lives.  More info.

Principles
Everything done at The Children’s Room is consistent with these four principles:
1. Grief is a natural and healthy response to loss.
2. Grief is a unique process for each individual.
3. Within each of us is a natural capacity to heal and grow after loss.
4. Caring and support facilitate the growth and healing process.