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Children's Grief Awareness Day

NOVEMBER 20, 2025

What is Children's Grief Awareness Day?

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Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed annually and nationally to shine a light on the impact of grief in the lives of children. It’s a time to recognize the impact that comes with the death of a loved one and to ensure that children who are grieving receive the support they need.

We raise awareness so that more people understand how to support a grieving child—whether it’s someone they know now or may meet in the future. At Erin’s House, we believe no child should grieve alone.​

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How You Can Help

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  • Listen and Support: Be there for children who have experienced a death with patience and kindness.

  • Raise Awareness: Share information about children’s grief in your community and social networks.

  • Volunteer: Apply now to one of our volunteer positions at Erin's House where you directly help our families who are grieving.

  • Donate: Support our programs that offer peer support groups, activities, camps, and safe spaces for grieving kids, all at no cost.

  • Advocate: Encourage schools and community groups to recognize and address children’s grief. Get your workplace involved and come for a free tour of our facility.

1 in 10 children in Indiana will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. Compared to the national average, Indiana ranks 19th for childhood bereavement.
© 2025 Judi's House/JAG Institute

How to Help
 It can be hard finding the right words or knowing what to expect. To learn how you can help a child who is grieving, visit ErinsHouse.org/how-to-help.

 Erin's House for Grieving Children in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Grief Support, Peer Support for Youth.

The mission of
Erin's House is to provide support for children, teens, and their families who have experienced a death.

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