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The Hidden Pain National Clearinghouse
The Hidden Pain National Clearinghouse is a unique resource designed to support COVID-bereaved children and their remaining caregivers, and includes resources about grief services and support groups, information on organizations that provide support and guidance and links for applicable state and federal financial assistance programs. The Hidden Pain platform was launched by the COVID Collaborative in partnership with the New York Life Foundation in response to the 200,000 children who have lost a parent or other in-home caregiver to COVID-19, based on data as of late February 2022. This is 1 in every 360 children in the country.
Judi’s House partners with the New York Life Foundation
Childhood grief profoundly impacts our communities. The mission of Judi’s House is to help children and families grieving a death find connection and healing. In partnership with the New York Life Foundation, Judi’s House has developed the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) to better understand the extent of the issue.
The CBEM approximates rates of U.S. children and youth who will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reach adulthood. Looking at this data alongside the 775 sites serving bereaved children nationwide can help communities evaluate the impacts of unaddressed grief and campaign for grief resources, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for grieving families everywhere.
Free downloadable resources.
After A Loved One Dies
This booklet explains how children grieve and the ways parents and other caring adults can help them understand death better.
Kai's Journey Series
The Kai's Journey Series is a story that follows a boy named Kai and his mother as they deal with a profound loss in their family. An extension of the Foundation’s mission, this narrative provides a powerful example for children and families looking to understand and process grief.
Download the full series here
Supporting our Students
Communication is the heart and soul of this work with bereaved children and their families. When teachers help initiate the conversations, they help children gain the skills and confidence to continue them with others.
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Supporting our Students
These wallet size tip cards offer valuable advice on how to speak with children who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Find local bereavement support and resources.
Kai’s Journey
The Kai's Journey Series is a story that follows a boy named Kai and his mother as they deal with a profound loss in their family. An extension of the Foundation’s mission, this narrative provides a powerful example for children and families looking to understand and process grief.
Support for every step of the journey
New York Life has partnered with Empathy to help with all the challenges of loss. From time-saving tools to personalized care, Empathy gives bereaved families the resources to handle the practical and emotional challenges that follow the loss of a loved one.
Personalized guidance
Checklists tailored to the family’s specific needs give step-by-step guidance for every issue they may be facing. From understanding the will to navigating the probate process, all the information and care they deserve.
Tools for coping
Everyone experiences grief differently. No matter what they are going through, Empathy offers emotional support resources to get bereaved families through their hardest days.
Human support
A dedicated member of Empathy’s Care Team is there to help every step of the way. They can take tasks off the family’s hands, handle complicated paperwork, and offer tailored care and guidance.
● Empathy is not affiliated with New York Life and provides this service at no cost.