National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)

Join us for our upcoming member connection calls! For the link to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dckHrNwe.   Leadership Call: Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12pm ET - This call is appropriate for those who are the leaders in their organization (Executive Director, CEO, etc).   Member Call: Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12pm ET - This call is appropriate for all professionals working directly with children, teens, and families who are grieving. Multiple representatives from organizations are welcome. We will have some general group discussion and switch to functional groups, including students and interns.   Networking calls are for active NACG members only.

“In most US states, CBEM findings show that children living in the lowest-income counties are much more likely to experience the death of a parent or sibling.” -Micki Burns, PhD, CEO of Judi's House/JAG Institute. Learn more about Judi's House findings during the CBEM Key Topic Report 2024: The Relationship between Childhood Bereavement and Household Income webinar on November 18 at 12pm ET. Implications of the findings for families, community organizations, advocates, and policymakers will be explored along with recommendations for transformational change. This webinar is free and open to all. To register, visit nacg.org/events.

The NACG is pleased to be hosting our 2nd Creative Arts Intensive as an optional half-day workshop immediately before the 2025 National Symposium on Children's Grief. We are seeking proposals from experienced professionals in the field of creative arts to present at the 2nd Creative Arts Intensive. This immersive event is designed to provide creative tools and strategies that professionals can use to support children who are grieving. We are seeking dynamic, engaging presenters to lead three hands-on sessions focused on different creative modalities that can help children express and process their grief. Sessions should offer practical techniques and innovative approaches that attendees can implement in their work with children and families. Key Information: • Event Date: June 3, 2025 • Session Length: 90-minute interactive workshop • Target Audience: Professionals who support children who are grieving • Focus Areas: Creative arts approaches to supporting children who are grieving.  • Submission Deadline: November 18th Please submit proposals using this link: https://lnkd.in/g_T_-Fsm. Only complete proposals will be considered.

Take a look at our #FliptheScript Children's Grief Awareness Month Calendar for all of the upcoming events throughout the month with the NACG and our Steering Committee Partners. We will continue to update this calendar as events are added. To view the calendar, visit nacg.org/cgam-calendar. #childhoodgrief

NACG has many great educational opportunities coming up in November! The topics are all relevant to the field of childhood bereavement and are appropriate for all educational levels. Many are open and free to all. To learn more and register for our upcoming webinars, visit nacg.org/events.

A medida que se acerca el Día de los Muertos, es importante reconocer que muchas familias han comenzado a incluir a sus mascotas fallecidas en sus ofrendas. Aunque esto no forma parte de la tradición original, en algunas comunidades, especialmente en áreas urbanas y entre quienes tienen un fuerte lazo con sus animales, el 27 de octubre se celebra como el día en que las almas de las mascotas regresan. En esta fecha, algunas familias montan pequeños altares dedicados a perros, gatos, aves o cualquier otro animal que haya sido una parte importante de sus vidas. A continuación, compartimos algunas ideas de decoraciones y ofrendas para honrar a las mascotas en este día. • • • As we approach Día de los Muertos, it's important to know that many families now extend their offerings to include deceased pets. Although this is not a part of the original tradition, in some communities, especially in urban areas and among people who have a strong bond with their pets, October 27th is celebrated as the day when the souls of pets return. On this day, some families set up small altars dedicated to dogs, cats, birds, or any other animal that may have been an important part of the family. Below we have shared some decorations and offerings to honor pets on this day.

Join us for a FREE virtual Children's Grief Awareness Month event on Thursday, November 14 from 11am to 1pm ET on the Unique Challenges of Supporting Bereaved Children in Rural America. In this session, Dr. Kris Fulkerson will examine the intersection of rural mental health and children’s grief, shedding light on the specific barriers these communities face. Join us as we explore innovative strategies to improve support and take a closer look at the impact in your own region. To register visit nacg.org/rural-america.

Join us Monday, November 18 at 12pm ET for the 2024 CBEM Key Topic Report webinar on the Relationship between Childhood Bereavement and Household Income with Judi's House/JAG Institute. This webinar is free and open to all. During this webinar, the presenters will review the process employed to create income categories in each state, describe the methodology for the analyses, and summarize the results across the 50 states. To register, visit nacg.org/events.

In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we recognize the need for greater awareness and support for our youngest grievers. The New York Life Insurance Company Foundation, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is hosting the 2024 Day of Learning: Growing as We Grieve on November 14 from 2pm to 4pm ET. This event will provide professionals and educators with resources and insights to support children grieving and their families. Register now to learn more about how we can collectively support bereaved youth. In-person Registration: https://lnkd.in/gz7fi-e3 Virtual Registration: https://lnkd.in/g8PfJfzX You will hear from grief experts and leaders in the field, including Jeanette Betancourt, EdD, Senior Vice President for U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop; Megan Lopez, LMSW, National Program Director at the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG); and Heather Nesle, President of the New York Life Foundation. Special guests Elmo and Jesse from Sesame Street will also join to help raise awareness about the importance of supporting children who are grieving.

Just announced! Join us for a FREE virtual education event honoring Children's Grief Awareness Month! Unique Challenges of Supporting Bereaved Children in Rural America will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Speaker Dr. Kris Fulkerson will discuss this important and relevant topic. To register, visit nacg.org/rural-america.