Emotional Wellness Kits for Grieving Children Project

In the City of Richmond Hill, Township of King, and Town of Aurora within York Region, there exists a notable deficiency in support services for bereaved children, as underscored by feedback from school boards and parent groups. To address this gap, Hope House Community Hospice is launching a new bereavement support program for children. This program will be implemented through local schools and parent groups, fostering a vital connection between home and school or community organizations while enhancing children’s access to age-appropriate grief resources. Hope House Community Hospice aims to alleviate the impact of loss on children by providing individually tailored Emotional Wellness Kits, uniquely crafted for each child. These kits will serve as valuable tools in aiding children to cope with grief and supporting them on their healing journey. Comprising a range of grief activities, the kits will prove to be an invaluable resource for parents, school administrators, grief counsellors, and volunteer grief companions alike.