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Events
Shooting Stars: A free family grief online expression event featuring simple arts and crafts, storytelling, and a guided poetry activity.
Inspired by the moon and stars, we will explore how love continues to shine, even after someone dies. Like shooting stars that light up the darkness of the night sky, each story, poem, and creative keepsake becomes a glowing symbol of remembrance, hope, and connection – reminding us that the people we love still sparkle in our hearts, and that when we gather together, our lights shine brighter.
Event Details:
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Saturday, March 28th
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12 – 2:30pm ET | 11 – 1:30pm CT
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This event will be most appropriate for youth ages 5+ and their families
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Participants will receive a Camp Kit with special program supplies. Shipping within U.S.
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Register by March 9th
Can't Get To A Local In-Person Grief Support Group?
Camp Erin Online through the Eluna Network offers a hands-on, interactive monthly family grief support group for children ages 6 and up and their adult caregivers. This free online experience offers connection and support to those who may be in rural areas or for those families where online participation is the best option. Register here.
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Healing with Horses Spring Sessions!
Registration for our spring sessions with our amazing friends at the Kentucky Horse Park Education Department are open! Plan to join us on either Sunday April 12 or Sunday May 17 for this free family program for children ages 3-18 and their adults. Get up close with some wonderful, gentle horses and learn about grooming, leading, and emotional connection. In the event of heavy rain/flooding on April 12th, our rain date will be May 17.
Register for Virtual Teen-Led Grief Support Groups
Registration for our Peer Healing group is now open! Peer Healing is a teen-led grief support group for teens 13-18 that meets once a week on Wednesday nights for 8 weeks. Games, conversation, and connection will help teens who have experienced a death loss find a healing space and skills that will help them as they navigate their new normal. Learn more about our Peer Healing groups here.
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News
KCGCF Advocates in Frankfort For More Supports for Grieving Children and Teens
The KCGCF was honored to be able to present testimony to the Kentucky House Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children. KCGCF staff, FCPS staff, and a bereaved teen all presented on the impacts of death loss for children and teens and gave a call to action to build more supports statewide. Watch the testimony here. We were also glad to have WKYT cover the testimony and create their own news piece here.
