The season of grief can feel especially lonely for children. That’s why children and teens come to the Footprints Children’s Grief Center. Part of The Denver Hospice, Footprints has been helping children and teens since 1993. Footprints Children’s Grief Center provides a safe space to express all the thoughts and feelings that come with grief. At Footprints, children and teens find acceptance, healing, growth, and the discovery of inner strength that was there all along.

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

When it comes to expressing grief, sometimes kids just need to be kids. That’s why Footprints support groups are held in an environment where children and teens can do what comes naturally to them. Whether it’s creating art, putting on a puppet show, or rough housing in our “volcano room,” everyone has a creative space to express their grief in a way that feels most comfortable for them.
  WHAT DO SUPPORT GROUPS COST?

There is no set fee for the services provided by Footprints but there are suggested donations. No family is ever denied services because they are unable to make a financial contribution.

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GRIEF COUNSELING

Every child is different. For some, listening to other children express their grief can be a great way to find their own understanding. For others, a one-on-one setting feels more comfortable. That’s why Footprints offers individual and family counseling sessions. These private sessions are facilitated by highly skilled counselors, and are a wonderful alternative – or addition to – a support group.

 
Support groups are offered on a short-term
or ongoing basis for the following ages:

• Pre-school (ages 3–5)
• Children’s group (ages 6–10)
• Middle’s group (ages 11–13)
• Teen group (ages 14–18)
 

 

OTHER CIRCLES OF SUPPORT

    FOR OUR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
  • Telephone support if you are grieving or preparing for a loss
  • A variety of resources and educational tools about children and grief
  • A qualified referral if additional grief support or counseling services are needed
    FOR SCHOOL, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • Resources and education that reach right into the classroom or community center
  • Footprints counselors to co-facilitate short-term grief support for groups of children
  • Presentations and consultations on how children and teens grieve and what helps

HELP US KEEP OUR CIRCLE STRONG

…with your time
People are such an important link to everything Footprints does. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available that involve helping for an hour, an afternoon, or on an ongoing basis. Opportunities to help are available with group co-facilitation, administrative support, at special events and fundraisers, or as a greeter.

…with your dollars
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Footprints relies on the generosity of family members, foundations and other donors, to continue its mission. Your donations are always appreciated.

To learn how you can be a part of the Footprints Children’s Grief Center, call (303)321-2828 and ask for Footprints.