Along with helping families financially after the loss of a child, we also look for other resources that families may need. Below is a list of resources that we have found that may be helpful to families in their time of need.
Molly Bears creates weighted teddy bears for families coping with any form of infant loss. The teddy bears are made to match the weight of the infant who passed away. More information can be found on their website: https://www.mollybears.org
Below is a list of people or companies that make angel gowns out of wedding dresses throughout the US and Canada. Please contact the company or person to ensure they are accepting wedding dresses at the time.
Terrapin Glassblowing Studio is a women-owned and operated private studio located in the heart of the Monadnock Region. They specialize in thoughtfully handcrafted Glass Memorials which are created by infusing remains into glass pieces. For more details, and to see what they have to offer, please check out their website at www.terrapinglass.com/memorials. For free shipping, courtesy of our partnership, don't forget to enter this discount code before checking out- s2xhpu84.
The Audrey and McKenna foundation will build, personalize, and ship, hand-crafted, hardwood cremation boxes completely free of charge to a family in need who has lost a child from gestation to the age of 5, in the last six months. https://audreyandmckenna.org/
The program is out of Boston Children's Hospital but has groups outside of Massachusetts. They provide services for children dealing with grief. This grief does not have to the loss of a sibling, but can be.
POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.
https://www.pomc.com
MEND offers support to mothers who have lost a child. Although they do not have a NH chapter, they do have a nation-wide online support group. https://www.mend.org
Friends of Aine was founded following the sudden passing of eight year old Aine, to raise awareness about the grief that children experience upon the loss of a sibling. Friends of Aine aims to support children in NH and the Northeast through bereavement services. https://www.friendsofaine.com
Webhealing offered the first internet interactive forums for the bereaved in 1995. Those forums are now read only and can be accessed on their website. Forums include Death of a child, spouse, sibling, parent, suicide, and more.
The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. Through our Pathways Program we provide a safe place for families facing an advanced serious illness.https://www.dougy.org
Centering Corporation is a non-profit (501 C-3) organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved. Centering was founded in 1977 by Joy and Dr. Marvin Johnson. Centering started with nine little coloring books for hospitalized children and two workshop offerings for nurses and families. In response to the need for support by families and caregivers while facing their grief experience we developed many new resources. Today we have over 500 grief resources for children and adults. Centering continues to provide educational resources and bookstore for caregivers and families.https://centering.org
Helping families in times of grief is at the heart of their company’s mission, and their research has shown that families who lose a loved one wish they had more resources and support available to them. In an effort to address this gap, they have developed this dedicated online grief resource which offers articles, expert tips, personal stories and local resources for families, educators and community members.
Open Discussion Support Group
Conference Room B 1 Elliot Way Manchester, NH 03103
Time 7-8:30
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Contact:
Kim Badessa 603-546-8222
Darcie Champagne 347-529-9476
Or more information on the Tears Foundation website.
The section of this website provides information on grief.
Grief: Types, Signs and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse | The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health (floridarehab.com)
The Birth Injury Justice Center is dedicated to supporting children and their families who have been affected by disabilities caused at birth. Our organization strives to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life. Birth Injury Justice Center - Empowering & Educating Families (childbirthinjuries.com)
This website provides material about Cerebral Palsy, with topics ranging from medicine and treatment to counseling/therapy, mental health, culture, inclusion, assistance, education, and more. Cerebral Palsy Guidance - CP Answers and Assistance
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
GRIEF WATCH is a publisher and manufacturer of bereavement books and materials used by families and professionals around the country.
The Birth Injury Center's mission is to assist anyone who has been affected by a birth injury. Their website it a compilation of information around the different types of injuries. https://birthinjurycenter.org/