Friends of Aine

Center for Grieving
​Children & Families

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WHAT IS GRIEF?

Grief is a normal reaction to losing someone you love.
​There is no timeline for how long it takes before the hurt of loss lessens.

WHO WE ARE

​We're here so kids know they're not alone.

We​ provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one. ​

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WHAT WE DO

Grieving is natural. Grieving in silence isn't.

Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.

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Education Initiatives

Advocacy

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WHY WE DO IT

1 in 12 kids will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18.

That's why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.

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Virtual Training:  Supporting Grieving Children, Teens and Families in Grief
Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30 - 7pm
Do you interact with children, teens, or families who are grieving?  If so, this training is for you!
Click here to register.

Friends of Aine Annual Gala 
Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Manchester Country Club

Annual Kids Try-athlon
Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Bedford Town Pool and high School

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​​Upcoming Events!

"Talk About Grief" Traveling Art Exhibit

The Friends of Aine art campaign provides awareness of child bereavement as a public health issue and serves as a powerful outlet for the expression of grief. Art provides grieving children a voice to communicate their emotions, especially when they may not know the words to vocalize their thoughts and feelings. This allows peers the opportunity to help one another through connection and creativity.
 
Children, ages 4-18 are invited to submit their paintings, drawings, and doodles to show what their grief looks like to them, how they express their feelings, or provide illustrations that offer helpful coping strategies. Submitted artwork may be used in our traveling exhibit or as part of our Grief Backpack educational resources, both used throughout the state and beyond.

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"Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, ​and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim."
Vicki Harrison