What’s Ahead This Fall: Family Nights and Teen Events at TCR

This fall, families and teens at TCR will have opportunities to connect, create, and spend meaningful time together. Our once-a-month Family Nights and Teen Events are designed to support families who are grieving by creating spaces for connection, reflection, and community. Families can participate in addition to family-based Peer Support Groups and other services, or these programs can be a one-time opportunity to engage. Participation requires a brief phone intake and registration with our program staff to ensure each family is supported.

Family Nights

Family Nights are creative, arts-based evenings where children, teens, and caregivers come together online. Each family receives a packet of art materials in advance, and during the session (hosted by TCR via Zoom), they create side by side at home, sharing memories and reflections with others. These nights provide a gentle rhythm of welcome, creativity, and closure that helps families feel connected and supported, even across distance.

Sept 30 – Memory Boxes: Create a special box to hold memories and keepsakes.
Oct 21 – Creating Safe Spaces: Design a personal space of comfort and security.
Nov 7 – Box of Hope: Build a project that represents hope and resilience.
Dec 16 – Holiday Lights: Create holiday lights that brighten the season with meaning.

Teen Events

Teen Events give young people a chance to step away from their daily routines and be with peers who have experienced a loss and understand what it can mean to grieve as a teen. These evenings focus less on structured support and more on building friendships and sharing fun experiences together—whether it’s through games, outings, or creative activities. Teens consistently tell us these events help them feel more connected and less alone.

Oct 17 – Game Night: Games, music, pizza, and glow-in-the-dark fun at TCR.

We’re excited for all that’s ahead this fall and grateful for the chance to create spaces where families and teens feel supported and connected.

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To participate, we ask that families speak with a member of our program staff to learn about the programs. Reach out to info@childrensroom.org to learn more.