 2026 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief
June 15–17, 2026. San Antonio, Texas The National Alliance for Children’s Grief is hosting its 2026 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief, June 15–17, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. This meaningful event brings together grief support professionals, clinicians, educators, and advocates from across the country to learn, collaborate, and strengthen support for children and teens navigating loss. Participants will explore current research, practical tools, and compassionate approaches to care through workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities. Early bird registration is available through February 13, 2026. Learn more and register at: www.nacg.org/symposium  Kids2Kids Grief Support Night – January Gathering in Twin Falls
January 16, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 PM MT (Registration check-in at 6:15 PM) BKG Grief Center: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Because Kids Grieve invites families to a no-cost Kids2Kids grief support evening in January, offering a compassionate space where children and caregivers can learn they are not alone. This month’s theme, Surprise, Shock, Denial, will be explored through age-appropriate activities and guided conversation designed to support children and teens in their grief. The January meeting will take place on January 16, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at the BKG Grief Center in Twin Falls, ID, with registration check-in beginning at 6:15 PM. The evening includes dinner, children and teen breakout groups for ages 5–17, and a separate guardian/parent breakout group, all centered on connection, education, and support. Register: www.becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/ 📧 Questions: [email protected]  12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief
February 25, 2026 Save on registration for the 2026 Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief before the year ends. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time for the 12th annual NWCCG. Join Safe Crossings Foundation and Journey Grief Support Program on February 25, 2026, for a full day of learning, connection, and practical insight for professionals supporting grieving children and teens. Early Bird Registration Now Open! Register by December 31, 2025, to receive early bird pricing. Register today at https://safe-crossings-foundation.ce-go.com/nwccg2026  ❄️🎄✨ Because Kids Grieve: Making Holiday Memories ✨🎄❄️
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Because Kids Grieve Center, 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho RSVP by December 11 → [email protected] The holidays can be hard when someone you love is missing. This event is all about honoring loved ones, connecting with others and finding moments of comfort and joy during the holiday season. This season, Because Kids Grieve invites children, teens, and families to come together to celebrate memories and create new ones in a supportive space. Activities include: 🧦 Decorating stockings 🎨 Designing holiday cards 🎄 Creating ornaments 🌹 Decorating the BKG Memorial Garden 🍪 Treats & refreshments provided 11/16/2025 Creative Support for Grieving Kids: Holiday Edition - FREE Webinar - 11 Dec 2025Read Now  Creative Support for Grieving Kids: Holiday Edition - FREE Webinar
Wednesday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST The holiday season can be magical—but it can also stir up big emotions for kids who are grieving… and for the adults supporting them. Whether it’s the first holiday without a beloved pet, a family member missing from the table, or the disruption of school routines, children often need extra space, creativity, and connection during this time of year. Rooster & Hen Resources is hosting a FREE webinar designed to help caregivers, educators, social workers, and helpers of all kinds support grieving kids with compassion, creativity, and confidence. The webinar will explore how holiday routines and special dates can affect children’s grief, offer a helpful grief-themed book with a corresponding art activity, and share a creative, holiday-inspired way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. During Creative Support for Grieving Kids: Holiday Edition, educator and author Rebecca Wu will share how art and storytelling can open meaningful pathways for healing conversations during the holidays. Join the webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn simple, heart-centered strategies to help children feel seen, supported, and remembered during a tender season. Register today and share with someone who might benefit! Scan the QR code or visit: https://tinyurl.com/2s45p5pe 10/24/2025 Because Kids Grief - K2K Birthday Party: A Celebration of Our Loved Ones - 15 Nov 2025Read Now  K2K Birthday Party: A Celebration of Our Loved Ones
Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM (registration at 12:45 PM) 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls Join Because Kids Grieve for this heartfelt gathering is part of Children’s Grief Awareness Day -- a time to honor and remember those we love. Activities include: - Creating a Butterfly of Hope - Planting flower bulbs in the BKG Memorial Garden - Hope-inspired art projects - Sharing memories of loved ones - Celebrating birthdays of those we grieve - Snacks Provided It’s a safe space for children, teens, and families to connect, create, and carry hope together. RSVP at: [email protected] www.becausekidsgrieve.org 8/24/2025 11th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference - Because Kids Grieve -Sept 25 & 26, 2025Read Now 11th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference - Because Kids Grieve September 25 & 26, 2025 Treasure Valley (Sept 25) – St. Luke’s Plaza 1 (lower level of the employee health building) 400 S Broadway, Boise, Idaho Twin Falls (Sept 26) – St. Luke’s Magic Valley (Oak Rooms) 801 Pole Line Rd W, Twin Falls, Idaho Check-in: 8:30 AM | Workshop: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST $50 – Includes lunch, snacks, and up to 6 CEUs for Social Workers & Counselors! This year’s theme: "Grief in Every Language: Hands-On Tools for Reaching the Whole Child" Attend this powerful, one-day interactive workshop exploring how children experience grief through cognitive, social, and emotional development. Learn how to support grieving children through compassionate, developmentally informed approaches. Featuring conference speaker Rebecca Wu, Founder & Chief Education Officer of Rooster & Hen Resources. Open to all community members – you don’t need to be a professional to attend! Learn more & register by September 15th at: https://becausekidsgrieve.org/2025-fall-bereavement-conference/
 Comfort Zone Camp
FREE Weekend Camp for Kids & Teens Coping with Suicide Loss September 19–21, 2025, at Camp Tamarack in Ortonville, MI Comfort Zone Camp is hosting a free weekend sleepaway camp for children & teens (ages 7–17) who have experienced the death of a loved one to suicide. This life-changing weekend combines fun traditional camp activities with powerful healing experiences in “Healing Circles,” where campers find validation, connection, and tools to help navigate grief. Founded in 1998, Comfort Zone Camp has supported over 25,000 grieving kids on their healing journeys. Free of charge thanks to The Herbert Adelman Foundation Register now and help a child find comfort, hope, and community: https://comfortzonecamp.org/  Children’s Grief Camp Hosted by Your Story Counseling - FREE!
July 21st – July 24th from 9:00 to 11:30 AM Your Story Counseling at 4745 Main Street, Suite 207, Lisle, IL 60532 Open to children ages 6–12 living in or near Lisle, IL. Has your child experienced the loss of a loved one? Your Story Counseling is inviting children to a special summer grief camp—a creative, connective, and supportive space where they can express their feelings, build friendships, and learn healthy ways to cope with loss. Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness. It may show up as big feelings, behavior changes, or withdrawal. At this camp, kids will get to talk about their person, process emotions through art and play, and realize they’re not alone in their grief. Through stories, games, and art projects, Your Story Counseling grief camp will provide a space for grieving children to honor their loved one in a safe and supportive environment while also having fun. Kids will receive guided support from experienced clinicians whounderstand that every child’s grief journey is unique. Registration is required—space is limited! Email to register: [email protected] Learn more at: www.yourstoryinc.com/childrens-grief-camp or call 630-442-1895  Because Kids Grieve FREE Day Camp for Grieving Kids & Teens
Location: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho Saturday, April 19, 2025, Check-in at 10:45 AM Camp runs from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cost: FREE! Because Kids Grieve is hosting a Day Camp in Twin Falls, ID on April 19, 2025, designed to help children and teens recognize and process grief in a positive and fun atmosphere. Through connection and shared experiences, campers will meet others who have also lost a loved one and discover they are not alone in their feelings and challenges. Activities include: Games, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Story-time Snacks and lunch are provided! Kids, please wear hiking shoes! Register now at: https://becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/ For questions, contact: 208-352-2994 or [email protected]  Children’s Home Counseling Services FREE Grief Support Group
Thursdays: 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19 - 2024 Grove Park Building, 1750 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho from 7:00 - 8:00 PM MST Children’s Home Counseling Services is launching a FREE grief support group for teens! This is a safe space where young people (ages 12-18) can connect, find empathy, and participate in activities that support emotional healing and coping. Encourage a young person you know to join for meaningful conversations and support. Let’s build connections and heal together. They do not need to be a Children’s Home Counseling Services client to participate. Groups are covered by most insurances including Medicaid. Sliding scale program is available. Register at: https://www.childrenshomeidaho.org/peer-groups 10/6/2024 Because KIDS Grieve Kids 2 Kids Evening Grief Group & Fall Day Camp - oct 18-19, 2024Read Now Because KIDS Grieve Kids 2 Kids Evening Grief Group & Fall Day Camp
Join Because KIDS Grieve for a special weekend of healing and connection at their Kids 2 Kids Evening Grief Group on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at the BKG Center followed by their Fall Day Camp with a special trip to Rising Stars Stable for Grief Therapy with a professional horse therapist on Saturday, Oct. 19th! The day wraps up with a Chili Dinner & Movie Night. Location: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho, 83301 All events are free! Registration Deadline: October 16th Learn more and register at www.becausekidsgrieve.org Let's support our grieving kids with this unforgettable weekend of healing and hope! 7/17/2024 Bluegrass Care Navigators Camp Hope For Children ages 6-17 in Kentucky - Fall 2024Read Now Bluegrass Care Navigators Camp Hope
Southeast KY: Sept 21, 2024, at Four Star Village, Red Fox, KY - Register by: Aug 30 Central KY: Oct 5, 2024, at Life Adventure Center, Versailles, KY Register by: Sept 6 Registration is open for Bluegrass Care Navigators Camp Hope, a special, FREE, one-day bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 and their caregivers in Kentucky who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Camp Hope provides an opportunity for participants to express their grief and develop coping strategies in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Learn more and register at www.bgcarenav.org/camp-hope  10th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief Monday, February 5, 2024 Unlock insights, connect with experts at the 10th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief. As the leader in funding grief support services for children in the Pacific Northwest, Safe Crossings Foundation is hosting a conference that provides continuing professional development credits (7.5 CEs) while building community, sharing ideas and learning together. This year’s one-day conference is designed to support providers such as clinicians, therapists and counselors, therapists-in-training, teachers, school staff, and healthcare workers. Join Safe Crossings Foundation on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Seattle Children's Sand Point Learning Center of this event. Register now for an enriching experience in supporting kids, teens and young adults through grief at: http://tinyurl.com/nwccg24 |
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