Staff Highlight: Meet Our Philanthropy and Marketing TeamAt The Children’s Room, connection happens in many ways through programs, partnerships, and the stories we share. With a $1.9 million annual budget, 99% of which is funded by philanthropy, and all programs and services offered free [...]
Arlington Select Board Proclaims November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month On November 3, 2025, the Arlington Select Board officially proclaimed November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month and November 20, 2025, as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Day in the [...]
Massachusetts Recognizes Children’s & Teens’ Grief Awareness Month with Proclamation and Citation Honoring The Children’s Room This November, Massachusetts once again recognizes Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month, reaffirming the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting grieving children, teens, and families. Governor Maura Healey has [...]
Welcoming Our New Board Members At The Children’s Room, we know that our work is sustained not only by the families who walk through our doors, but also by the dedicated community of leaders who believe in our mission. This fall, we are honored [...]
A Volunteer’s Role in Supporting Grieving Families For Lisa Mahoney, a long-time volunteer facilitator at The Children’s Room, grief support begins with kindness—a simple but profound gesture. Whether it’s offering a word of comfort, a moment of shared silence, or simply being present, Lisa [...]
Showing Up in Meaningful Ways: A Conversation with Volunteer Table Host Susan Higgins At The Children’s Room, grief support comes in many forms—and so does the support behind it. From peer facilitators to event volunteers, every role helps strengthen the circle of care that [...]
When Sean Riley’s wife Josephine died of cancer in 2013—on her birthday—his world shifted in an instant. He was left not only grieving but also navigating life as a single parent to their two children. Like so many caregivers who come to The Children’s [...]
For Brenda Walsh-Segesdi, volunteering at The Children's Room has been more than just a commitment—it's been a life's purpose. Since she first walked into TCR in October 1994, Brenda has been a constant source of support, compassion, and understanding for grieving children and [...]
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 [...]
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
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Email: info@childrensroom.org
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