Resources for Families
Children often grieve differently from adults. When a loved one dies, it is often a child's first experience with death. CaringMatters Children's Bereavement Services help children explore their feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and find comfort and safety in learning that they are not alone.
Our grief support services for children are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers in group environments where they can meet peers who have suffered similar losses.
For more information on resources and support for grieving children, contact
Gilly Cannon, Senior Director of Children's Bereavement Services, gillyc@caringmatters.org or 301-990-8904.
Para obtener más información sobre recursos y apoyo para niños en duelo, comuníquese con Mabilia Rastello at mabiliar@caringmatters.org o 717-800-1631
Talking to Children And Teens About Serious Illness
How to Tell Children and Teens Someone Has Died
Supporting a Grieving Child or Teen
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Resources for Parents and Caregivers Supporting a Grieving Child or Teen
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Caregivers And Schools Working Together in Partnership After a Death
For Grieving Teens, Themselves
For Friends of the Grieving Child or Teen
Supporting Grieving Children and Teens Through the Holidays
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CaringMatters Family Activity Newsletter
These activities, offered in both English and Spanish, can help grieving families honor and begin a conversation about their loved ones, remembering their personality, gifts, and the special times shared together.
Supporting Grieving Youth with Additional Needs
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Supporting bereaved children and young people with additional needs through grief
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Helping autistic children understand death and dying by autistic adults and children
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Supporting Children of All Abilities Who Are Grieving – Activities
For Younger Children
For book recommendations for younger children and supporting pre-schoolers, please contact Gilly Cannon, Senior Director of Children’s Bereavement Services, gillyc@caringmatters.org, 301-990-8904
For More Support, Information and Referrals
CaringMatters' Children’s Bereavement Support Services, including Good Grief Clubs, Camp Erin, Family Nights, Parenting While Grieving Online Workshop Series, consultation and collaboration with families, schools and social service organizations. Contact Gilly Cannon, Senior Director of Children’s Bereavement Services, gillyc@caringmatters.org or 301-990-8904
Podcast: How Do Children Experience Grief?
An Interview with Gilly Cannon
May, 2023
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MCPS Waymaking - Grief and Loss
February 26, 2021
featuring Gilly Cannon, Director of Children's Bereavement Services
Gilly Bayes Cannon, our Director of Children's Bereavement Services, joined Dr. Christina Connolly, Montgomery County Public Schools' (MCPS) Director of Psychological Services, on the latest episode of the MCPS Waymaking series, to discuss how families can better understand feelings of loss and provide ways to support a grieving child.
AARP Maryland Lunch & Learn Facebook Series
August 13, 2020, Children and Grief
featuring Gilly Cannon, Director of Children's Bereavement Services
Tips for Supporting Children Who Are Grieving
Consejos para apoyar a los niños que están de duelo
Des conseils pour soutenir des enfants qui sont en deuil
Tips for Supporting a Child When Someone Far Away Dies
Astuces pour soutenir des enfants endeuillés les jours spéciaux et pendant les fêtes
Tips for Supporting Grieving Children on Special
Days & Holidays
Consejos para apoyar a los niños que están de duelo, en algunos días que son especiales y en los días festivos
Teens Share Tips for Adults Supporting Grieving Children
Adolescentes comparten consejos con adultos para
apoyar a niños que están de duelo
