Jesse Barnes Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of His Son Merrill Jesse Barnes' world changed forever in 2022 when his son Merrill died unexpectedly at the age of 22. A senior in college, Merrill had a bright future ahead of him. [...]
We’re honored to announce that Governor Maura Healey has officially proclaimed November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in Massachusetts! This important recognition brings essential attention to the experiences of grieving children and teens and highlights the need for compassionate, accessible community support [...]
The Parmenter Foundation recently hosted a powerful panel event at Regis College, bringing together experts from nonprofits to explore ways of better understanding grief in our community. The Children's Room was proud to participate. Christine Lambright, our Program Director for School and Community-Based [...]
Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits, but organizing events can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. That’s where third-party events come into play, providing invaluable support to organizations like The Children’s Room. Third-party events hosted by individuals or groups outside the nonprofit offer a powerful way [...]
At The Children’s Room, we rely on more than just internal fundraising efforts to continue our mission of supporting children, teens, and families. Third-party events hosted by generous partners are significant in expanding our reach and ensuring we have the resources to provide compassionate [...]
TCR is honored to have participated in The Survivors Gathering, hosted by the Boston Police Department for those impacted by homicide. TCR provided resources and stood in solidarity with the community, fostering togetherness and hope. Claire Blackford, Program Coordinator for School and Community-based Services, [...]
We are excited to share that The Children's Room has made a significant impact at the 2024 National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Annual Symposium. Our Associate Program Director for Family and Expressive Arts, Laurie Moskowitz-Corrois, and Program Coordinator for Center-based Services, Lucy [...]
On May 9th, The Children's Room hosted its annual Circle of Hope Breakfast. This powerful gathering, which brought together over 350 compassionate individuals, was a testament to the strength of our community and the power of shared empathy. It was a moving experience for [...]
Though experiencing a death can be a life-changing event for anyone, adolescence is a crucial period of development. Something we’ve learned from teens who have had someone die is that it can be beneficial to figure out what actually helps you cope with grief [...]
This fall brings new and exciting ways of doing things at The Children’s Room. We continue to be committed to providing direct grief support services - both in person at our Center in Arlington, in the Community at Schools or Community Organizations, and through [...]
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781)-641-4741
Fax: (781) 641-0012
Email: info@childrensroom.org
Our business office hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
