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 [...]
Recent data from Judi's House/JAG Institute's Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) shows a concerning trend: a significant increase in the number of bereaved children since 2020. The 2024 CBEM results indicate that the number of children who will experience the death of a parent [...]
We are excited to share the wonderful news that Alan Simpson, a long-time volunteer and board member at The Children’s Room, has been honored by the New England Patriots with the prestigious 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award. This award recognizes volunteers who have [...]
The Children’s Room is known for offering various programs that provide grief support for children and families. TCR has been expanding this reach by developing and implementing a new, proactive approach to grief work—a social and emotional learning curriculum called Pathways of Change, taught [...]
A study from the Boson Public Health Commission, Health of Boston 2024 Mental Health Report, states that more than one in three Boston public high school students reported experiencing persistent sadness for two weeks or more. For children and teens who have experienced the [...]
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 [...]
At The Children's Room, our commitment to supporting children, teens, and families who have experienced a loss is deeply connected with the dedication and involvement of our community, grounded in the essential skills we collectively share. Each year, over 50 volunteers dedicate their time [...]
Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and Carrie Tate's life took an unexpected turn when she was just 11 years old. A tragic helicopter accident claimed her father's life, leaving her and her family stricken by grief. At the time, Carrie's mother, Sherry, [...]
Navigating grief can indeed be a solitary journey, often leaving individuals feeling adrift in unfamiliar emotional terrain. However, within these challenging moments, providing meaningful support becomes abundantly clear. Recently, The Children's Room hosted a thought-provoking presentation led by Jen Noonan, Program Director for [...]
Parenting can be a wonderful and constantly challenging experience. It is also exhausting, surprising, and rewarding. New parents may get videos as a resource about how to change a diaper or how to get their children to eat vegetables, but parents and caregivers don’t [...]
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.
