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Events
Bluegrass Care Navigators Camp Hope
Registration for Camp Hope is open. There will be a June 6, 2026 date in Lexington, and an August 29 one day camp in Hazard. Register by May for the Lexington date, and August 14 for the Hazard date. Learn more about this free opportunity for children ages 6-17 who have experienced a loss in the last two years.
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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Teen Talk: Crafted by teens for teens, this conversation centers on authenticity, connection, and the belief that young people are powerful agents of support and change. Through honest storytelling, reflection, and peer-to-peer encouragement, this event will highlight the strength that comes from speaking openly about grief and building supportive networks. Tues. May 12, 8-9 pm EST. Register now.
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.
