Friends of Aine is New Hampshireโs only nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting children, teens, young adults and families grieving the death of a loved one. Through peer support programs, educational resources, and community training, we help young people build resilience, emotional strength, and the coping skills they need to move forward.
We rely 100% on the generosity of individual, organizational donors, and amazing volunteers to provide support to children and their families completely free of charge.
Weโ provide bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Everyone has their own way to grieve. We help them find their way.
That’s why we are so committed to empowering children, helping them understand and navigate their grief.
2026 Open House
Wednesday, November 4
โ5:00pm to 7:30pm
Supporting Grief Training
Wednesday, November 18.2026
โ5:30pm to 7:00pm
Registration fee $35
Learn what grief looks like in kids, become familiar with the myths and the facts, discuss grief at different developmental ages, explore conversation starters, understand coping
strategies, and more.
In-person at Friends of Aine, 226 Coolidge Ave., Manchester
2027 Winter Series Family Registration
January 5 thru February 18
Tuesday or Thursday
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Any questions, please email caryn@friendsofaine.com
2027 Winter Series Young Adult Registration
January 5 thru February 18
Tuesdays
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Any questions, please email caryn@friendsofaine.com
It was all smiles in Bedford on Sunday morning, where hundreds gathered to cheer on the Friends of Aine Kidsโ Try-Athlon participants and enjoy a post-race family festival. The Try-Athlon is a swimming, biking and running race for children ages 4-15. Participants lined up and jumped into the community pool in small groups starting at…
Every August, the grounds of the Bedford Town Pool and High School fill with the energy of hundreds of young athletes. The Friends of Aine Kidsโ Try-athlon brings together children aged 4 to 15, along with families, volunteers, and local supporters, for a swim, bike, and run event where every participant crosses the finish line…
โโIโve found that people tend to receive the most support for their grief within the days to weeks after someone dies. This is when people are most likely to offer condolences, physically show up, and offer meals.
To me, the holidays are all about spending time with my loved ones and giving back to my community and those who mean the most to me. That becomes a little harder when one of the most important people in your life dies.
Iโve lost count of the number of times someone has told me Iโm โmature for my age.โ At the time, I thought I was supposed to take that as a compliment and embrace it. Looking back, I realize that I had no idea just how young I really was.
Weโre honored to announce that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed November as Children and Teensโ Grief Awareness Month in New Hampshire.
Thank you for the shout out! ๐ Looking forward to the workshop on Thursday!It's Thank you Thursday! Today's shout out goes to Friends of Aine for coming to the Museum next Thursday, November 12th, to present a Wonder & Wellness workshop for Children's Grief Awareness Month. They have also loaned us some artwork that is currently on display in the Museum's MUSE Studio.
This workshop is an opportunity for caregivers to learn what grief looks like in children at different developmental ages, identify varied grief emotions, explore conversation starters,understand coping strategies and more.
This workshop is FREE to attend and includes a simple dinner and limited free childcare during the workshop itself. To learn more or sign up, please follow the link in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less
๐๐ก๐ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐. ๐
By listening to what children and teens have to say, we can better understand their needs, honor their experiences, and provide support that meets them where they are.
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๐๐'๐ฏ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ! ๐
Come for the tour, stay for the connections, and leave with a little piece of Friends of Aine!
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We can't wait to welcome you! ๐ ... See MoreSee Less