Resources for Caregivers
Practical guidance, trusted resources, and tools to help you support a grieving child, teen, or loved one.
Guides for Families
Guidance from the Hands Holding Hearts team on the most common questions caregivers ask.
Grieving Child Warning Signs
Signs that a grieving child may need professional support — what’s normal, and what calls for extra care.
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How to Tell Kids Someone They Love Is Dying
Honest, developmentally appropriate guidance for some of the hardest conversations a parent will ever have.
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Miscarriage or Perinatal Loss
Resources for families navigating pregnancy loss — a grief that is real, valid, and deserving of care.
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Talking to Kids About Pet Loss
A pet’s death is often a child’s first experience of loss. Navigate this conversation with sensitivity.
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Practical Guidance Resources
Delivering bad news to kids and teenagers — practical, compassionate advice for the hardest moments.
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Tips to Help Kids With Bereavement
Research-backed strategies for supporting bereaved children at home and in school.
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National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG)
Hands Holding Hearts provides access to these free NACG resources — designed to support grieving children, teens, and the adults who care for them.
- Rights of a Student Who Is Grieving
- Individual Bereavement Support Plan
- Caregivers Guide for Families
- Supporting a Friend Who Is Grieving (K-12)
- Resource Guide for Administrators
- Talking to Children About Death and Dying
- Talking to a Child to Let Them Know Someone Has Died
- Talking About End of Life Memorials & Rituals
- Talking About Grieving as a Family
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Online Resources
Trusted national organizations offering grief support, education, and tools for families and caregivers.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you love cannot wait for an appointment, please reach out immediately.