We provide bereavement support to any child or young person, regardless of previous hospice involvement or the cause of death.
Initially we offer a bereavement assessment to the whole family, including the parent/guardian, as we are aware that a significant death will impact everyone in the family. Following an assessment, we mutually agree on what support would be best in each family's circumstances. The options for support are: advice, information, telephone support, one to one, family group or a combination. We use talking or creative therapies which enabls people to express their thoughts and feelings whilst using different creative mediums, such as art, storytelling, puppets and toys.
Our STARS (Sharing, Talking and Remembering Someone Special) young families bereavement programme provides a opportunity for children and young people to meet others who have experienced the death of a parent or special person in their lives. STARS includes an activity day which provides an opportunity to talk about the bereavement alongside enjoying outdoor bush-craft activities in a local woods. The day is run three times a year and it open to families who have been bereaved for at least three months.
We also offer advice, information, consultation and training to schools and other agencies or professionals involved with supporting bereaved children and families.
Without the help and generosity of our fundraisers and donors we wouldn't be able to offer our Bereavement Support to the local children and families who need it. We offer a number of ways that people can donate in memory of a loved one to help us to continue this support.