Reading Material

“Thumpy’s Story” by Nancy Dodge

A colorful book of Thumpy, the bunny’s, grief over the death of his sister Bun. It encourages children to discuss their feelings in a warm, sensitive way.

“Where’s Jess?” by Marvin Johnson

The grief of surviving brothers and sisters is explored with valuable coping tips included for young children and parents.

“No New Baby” by Marilyn Gryte

For youngsters whose mommy miscarries, this very tender book explains how you’re not to blame, how we don’t always have answers, and that it’s OK to be sad and ask questions.

“No Tendremos Un Nuevo Bebe” (Spanish language version of above)

“Answers to a Child’s Questions About Death” by Peter Stillman, 1979

Designed to help younger children cope in healthy, intelligent ways with the shock of a loved one’s death.

“Where Are You? A Child’s Book About Loss” by Laura Olivieri, 2007

Helpful for younger kids (7 and under), following the death of a loved one.

“Something Happened: A book for children and parents who have experienced pregnancy loss” by Cathy Blandford, 2008

“Comfort Me Mommy, I’m Hurting” by Diane Stephenson

Story of a young child’s excitement waiting for the birth of a baby, followed by grief, anger, hurt, then ultimate acceptance of the sudden death of his unborn brother.

“Life and Loss: A Guide to Help Grieving Children” by Linda Goldman, 1999

“Kids Learn about Death and Celebrating Life (Los ninos aprenden sbre la muerte y la celebration de la vida)” by Billie Staton Humphries

A duel language book about understanding death and learning to celebrate life.

Online Resources

Comprehensive Site For Stillbirth and Infant Loss

Includes Tips for how to tell your other children and Know what your other children’s concept of death is, by age.

FOREVER FOOTPRINTS

www.foreverfootprints.org Through a package personalized to best fit the loss and offer age-appropriate activities and guidance, the gift is intended to assist the child/children in understanding their own grief, that of their families, and the sudden changes in their family dynamics. The included resources provide assistance for parents with breaching the topics of loss and grief with their living children in coping with the emotions left after losing their newest family member. The packages can include a reading book, an activity book, teddy bear, and pamphlets on sibling grief. Sibling package requests can be made to: [email protected] or call 800.714.9320

In Person Support for Children

Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center

We’re a counseling and educational center focused on helping kids and teens. In fact, that’s our specialty!!! We work with kids, teens, and their families- specialists in working with kids to promote good, healthy development. We want the entire family to benefit, and give special care to help parents find ways to help their kids. We do everything we can to help get a kid back on track, whether that is in the family, social or school arena. Come on in and let us get to work! 17210 Campbell Road, Dallas, TX 75252 (972) 250-1700

The WARM place

The WARM Place provides grief support for children ages 3 ½ – 18 and their families as well as young adults 19 – 25 who have experienced the death of a loved one. The WARM Place is a nonprofit agency that provides bi-weekly peer-support groups for children and their families after the death of a loved one. Founded in 1989 The WARM Place has companioned over 30,000 children and their families along their grief journey. Our program, led by trained volunteers, provides a safe environment for children to express feeling and emotions as well as the opportunity to meet with children and families who are experiencing situations similar to their own. 809 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 870-2272

GriefWorks Children’s Grief Support

GriefWorks helps children ages 5–18 grieve the loss of a loved one in a way that brings them closer to answers they are seeking, rather than leaving them stuck in their grief journey. At GriefWorks, our experienced, trained grief counselors and volunteers listen to children’s hurts and guide them in individual and age-divided groups.Groups are held twice a month in the evenings, and are divided by age (5-8, 9-12, 13-18). Parents meet in their own support group at the same time.Additionally, for those requiring even more support, private grief counseling is available for a low sliding-scale fee. Ages: 5-18 Fee: free or sliding scale.For more information on our services, please contact us or call Janet at 972-960-9981. Ext 109 Campsol.org

Camp Sol

A group of bereaved parents, medical professionals and mental health professionals bonded to serve the common cause of assisting grieving families through one of life’s most difficult tragedies, the death of a child. Camp Sol utilizes the experiences of parents who have experienced the death of a child, along with the expertise and support of child life specialists, nurses, physicians, chaplains, social workers, play therapists, music therapists, psychologists and community grief support representatives to assist grieving families.

Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro

Most adults have experienced loss and grief, but children do not always posses the necessary skills to cope with their loss effectively. El Tesoro de la Vida, a week-long resident camp for children ages 6-17, helps children learn these skills alongside their peers. El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp

Grief Camps

Camp Erin

 

Camp Courage

 

Camp Conquer

 

Camp Brave Heart

 

Kids Camp

 

Camp Sol

 

Camp El Tesoro de la Vida

 

SKY Camps

 

Camp Agape

 

Camp Courageous

 

Camp Heartsong

 

Camp Dragonfly

 

Camp Metamorphosis (MET)

 

Camp Grin Again

Specific Materials for Preschoolers Coming Soon!

Specific Materials for Early Elementary Coming Soon!

Specific Materials for Upper Elementary Coming Soon!

Specific Materials for Middle Schoolers Coming Soon!

Specific Materials for High Schoolers Coming Soon!

Specific Materials for Young Adults Coming Soon!

Complicated Pregnancies

Labor of Hope http://www.laborofhope.org

Providing comprehensive support for complicated pregnancies. A faith-based non-profit organization that exists to value and celebrate every life. They accomplish this by supporting and equipping families who have received a critical or life-limiting diagnosis during pregnancy.

allthatlovecando.blogspot.com

Support for families who continue their pregnancies after a fatal diagnosis.

stringofpearlsonline.org

String of Pearls was created to provide a nurturing and safe place for families as they navigate the path following a fatal prenatal diagnosis that will result in the death of their baby prior to, or shortly after birth. The path between grief and hope is a difficult place to walk; our desire is to provide guidance, compassion and practical suggestions as plans to honor the life of pre-born babies are crafted. Each life has a story worthy of telling and we are here for support as stories are lovingly written.

nicuhelpinghands.org/

Family Support for Fragile Beginnings….it is what every new parent needs when they are suddenly and unexpectedly thrown into a world turned upside down by the premature delivery of their baby. NICU Helping Hands was created in the summer of 2010 because of the overwhelming need in Fort Worth, Texas for a local organization that could support parents both educationally and emotionally. Since opening our doors, NICU Helping Hands has not only served its local community but has had the privilege of serving families all across the country who are looking for education, support, and a helping hand during one of the most difficult journeys they will ever make. It is our mission to provide comprehensive support programs and resources to parents of premature infants not only during their stay in the NICU but during and after their transition home.

HopedHealingHearts.org

Offering healing through the gift of a handmade weighted hearts for those families who have lost a child through miscarriage or still birth.

perinatalhospice.org/list-of-programs

As prenatal testing becomes increasingly routine, more parents are learning devastating news before their babies are born. In too many places, the ability to diagnose has raced ahead of the ability to care for these families and their babies. But in a beautiful and practical response, more than 200 pioneering hospitals, hospices, and clinics in the U.S. and around the world are now providing perinatal hospice/palliative care support for families who wish to continue their pregnancies with babies who likely will die before or shortly after birth. A perinatal hospice approach walks with these families on their journey through pregnancy, birth, and death, honoring the baby as well as the baby’s family. Perinatal hospice is not a place; it is a way of caring for the pregnant mother, the baby, the father, and all involved with dignity and compassion and love. It can easily be incorporated into standard pregnancy and birth care just about anywhere. Even in areas without a formal program, parents can create a loving experience for themselves and their baby, and health professionals and family and friends can offer support in the spirit of hospice.

www.330supplyco.com

One on one mentoring for families facing infant loss.

Sudden Loss

Carson’s Village https://carsonsvillage.org

The days after a sudden loss can be critical for you, your friends, and your family. Let their network of experts help. – CALL 1-877-789-0722 IF YOU NEED SUPPORT.

hopemommies.org/

Hope Mommies exists to bring the Hope of Christ to bereaved mothers and families experiencing infant loss. Our Vision is to help every family who experiences infant loss find community, grief resources and ultimately the Hope of Christ which is our unfailing anchor.

stillstandingmag.com/

A real magazine for bereaved parents – who just like any other community and walk of life – want to feel normal, connected by a common thread. Though tragic, it is somewhat comforting that we don’t walk these dark paths alone.

Still Birthday

www.stillbirthday.com

Remembering

nowilaymedowntosleep.org/

Mission is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with a free gift of professional portraiture.

Holy Sew

Holy Sews provides handmade infant burial clothing for families that experience the loss of their baby during gestational weeks 16-25. These micro preemie babies are much too tiny and fragile for any other clothing that is readily available. to Request a Layette here

http://mamiespoppyplates.com/

Mamies Poppy Plates is a donation supported non-profit whose mission is to provide tangible mementos to families who suffer stillbirth or infant death.  Our keepsake plates, given to affected families at no charge, are customized with the baby’s footprints, name and birth information. Mamie’s Poppy Plates exist not to fill the impossible void of loss but to serve as a timeless reminder of their baby’s brief yet profound life.

http://www.mollybears.com/

We create weighted teddy bears for families coping with any form of infant loss. MollyBears.com is here to serve as a Community of support and comfort. We’ll be here for you, we know you’ll be here for us too.

http://www.hopeshealinghearts.org

A Portland, Oregon based Non-Profit Organization. It is our greatest desire to offer the Hope of Healing by offering hand made hearts for families who have suffered the unimaginable loss of a child thru miscarriage, still birth, or infant loss

In Person Support for Parents

mend.org/support

M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. We publish free bi-monthly newsletters, hold two commemorative ceremonies each year, and host a variety of support groups in the Dallas | Fort Worth area. We also have chapters in Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, Oklahoma, and Northwest Washington

campsol.org/

Camp Sol is a group of bereaved parents, medical professionals and mental health professionals bonded to serve the common cause of assisting grieving families through one of life’s most difficult tragedies, the death of a child. Camp Sol utilizes the experiences of parents who have experienced the death of a child, along with the expertise and support of child life specialists, nurses, physicians, chaplains, social workers, play therapists, music therapists, psychologists and community grief support representatives to assist grieving families.

amemorygrows.org

By bringing together those who have experienced a similar loss in a retreat setting we honor and celebrate our children while making connections with others who truly understand our journey. A memory grows where love carries on.

Reading Material

“A Parent’s Guide to Raising Grieving Children: Rebuilding Your Family after the Death of a Loved One” by Phyllis R. Silverman and Madelyn Kelly, 2009