Hearts That Heal Gala
November 16
As of 2022, 1 in 11 children in Delaware will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. Sadly, the 2023 data shows it is now 1 in 10 children (Judi’s House (2023) CBEM). Delaware’s 2023 statistic is the 12th highest in the country representing more grieving children in our state than last year.
As The Center for Grieving Children, we are committed to always being here to help the 1 in 10 children who need us. A part of that commitment is raising awareness of childhood bereavement. That is why we have kicked off our Hearts that Heal Campaign in which we will share stories from children, their caregivers, volunteers, staff, and people in our community regarding their grief journey. We will end the campaign together at a Gala on Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 16, 2024.
In 2023, we served 403 children, compared to 328 children in 2022. These children were seen for individual counseling and/or in groups at our center, schools, and community centers. The number of children who need us is growing and we rely on community support to continue to expand our reach.
Your commitment matters to our children!
