Compassionate Friends

There are many resources available for parents who have experienced the death of a child, to help them manage and process their grief. One outstanding resource is called Compassionate Friends, whose mission is to provide assistance and support to families following the death of a child of any age, and to provide information to help friends and loved ones be supportive. There are more than 600 chapters of the organization across all 50 states and Washington D.C., as well as in more than 30 countries around the world. The chapters hold meetings where bereaved parents and family members can listen, learn, and gain coping skills from others who have also experienced the death of a child, in a caring, safe, supportive environment.

The Compassionate Friends website provides visitors with information regarding a wide variety of resources on a host of topics including regional and national conferences and events, locations and contact information for all local chapters, links to related websites, videos, news, books, and research articles. Founded 40 years ago, the Compassionate Friends Network can be an invaluable resource to parents, family members, and friends as they begin to move through the grieving process following the death of a child.