While we offer groups led by trained facilitators, Erin’s House does not have counselors. We believe in a peer support model where children, teens, young adults, and caregivers can connect with others who truly understand their grief. We also recognize that professional counseling can play an important role in healing. If a family is seeking therapy, we are always happy to connect them with trusted local resources.

Erin’s House provides support for children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. At this time, our programs are designed specifically for death related loss, and we do not offer groups for divorce, separation, pet deaths, or celebrity deaths.

If you have questions about a specific situation, we encourage you to reach out. Our team is always happy to talk through your family’s needs and help connect you with additional resources if needed.

Erin’s House is named in memory of Erin Farragh. Erin was almost six when she died suddenly in her home in Fort Wayne on January 5, 1989.

There is no fee for any of our services. Erin’s House receives no government funding and relies solely on the generosity of the community, foundations, service clubs, organizations and individual donations. We welcome children regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

Erin's House has Peer-Support Program Nights that give children and teens who are grieving the opportunity to be surrounded by others who have also experienced a death. This peer support helps them feel a sense of belonging and respect. To learn more, you can visit our Peer Support Program Nights page under Services.

Our on-site facility is located at 5670 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Community Outreach services are provided at the request of schools all around Northeast Indiana as well as community organizations.

No, although we’re called Erin’s House, no children actually live at Erin’s House. Families attend peer support groups once a week for 10 consecutive weeks. This takes place in the evenings for a few hours with pizza served.

Any child, youth, or young adult ages 3-18 who has experienced the death of a loved one. Parents/guardians are also welcome to attend peer support groups that meet at the same time during program nights.

You will complete the Family Sign-Up form to enroll your child(ren) into our peer-support groups. Once you submit the form, you will receive a call within 3-4 business days from our Family Support Coordinator to schedule a family orientation at our facility.

Yes, programming is also available in Spanish.