Nights of Support, is a research-based program that combines peer support and interactive activities to break down isolation and stigma by introducing practical coping strategies and communication skills for kids who have experienced the death of a parent, primary caregiver, or sibling.
In 2022, there were 1,089 newly bereaved children each day in the U.S.
In NJ alone over 151,000 children will lose a parent or sibling by the time they are 18.
Good Grief’s family centers support kids 3-17, young adults up to 30 and their care givers. Offered at no cost to families in our Morristown and Princeton Family Centers, kids and parents navigate their grief experiences, learn resilience, and start to rebuild their lives.
During their Nights of Support journey, participants report that they’ve found a supportive community, reduced isolation, developed new friendships, been understood by peers, and engaged in productive conversations about the loss of their loved one.
Contact
For our Morristown Center contact Ariana Locascio, Ariana@good-grief.org; 908.594.2012
For our Princeton Center contact Marion Wells, Marion@good-grief.org; 908.594.2006
FAQs
Who we support
- Children ages 3-30 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver, and the caregivers of these children.
- Parents who have experienced the death of a child from the age of 0-30.
What does it cost?
- This program is free of charge to our families.
Where does this take place?
- In person at our Family Centers in Morristown and Princeton NJ.
- Virtual option for our young adults.
How do I participate?
- We accept families on a rolling basis.
- Please contact Good Grief to schedule an orientation.
How long is the program?
- Nights of Support run annually from September through June following a school calendar year.
- Families attend Nights of Support every other week for 2 hours.
- Families can attend for as many years as they need.
View What Some of Our Participants Have to Say about Nights of Support:
My daughter and I truly love the family and supportive environment of GG. It has been a place to find peace and work out very difficult feelings.
A Good Grief Dad