No Child Should Grieve Alone

Caring for our community’s children is a key element of The Elizabeth Hospice’s mission.

Childhood grief is more prevalent than most people realize. One in 17 children in California will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. Without child grief support, grieving children are at higher than normal risk for problems in school, substance abuse, depression and anxiety.

Our comprehensive Children’s Bereavement Program is the only one of its kind in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County. Children’s bereavement services are free of charge and open to everyone.

Peer groups are currently full. New groups will begin in September 2025. If interested in applying, please complete the link below.

Peer-Based Grief Support Interest Link

Peer Group Interest

Interested in volunteering with the Children’s Bereavement Program next season? Complete the interest link below.

Volunteer Interest

Peer-Based Grief Support Groups

Biweekly, 90-minute, evening sessions
Concurrent adult support group
Ages 3 to 17
Escondido and Mission Valley
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Bereavement Camps – Camp Spero

Grief-related activities
Traditional camp fun
Ages 7 to 17
Newcomers and returning campers

School-Based Grief Support Groups

8-week series
School districts throughout San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties
2nd through 12th grades

Community Grief Education and Support

Crisis intervention for students and faculty
Grief and loss training for educators and healthcare professionals

One-on-One Grief Counseling

30 and 50-minute sessions utilizing therapeutic games, expressive arts, play and other age-appropriate activities
Office locations: Carlsbad, Escondido, San Diego and Temecula
Preschool to Grade 12

Kid-friendly Spaces

Our Children’s Bereavement Centers are kid-friendly spaces where children can share their feelings, thoughts, and stories as they process their grief. The Centers are located in Escondido (930 Canterbury Place) and Mission Valley (8989 Rio San Diego, Suite 190).

The Children’s Bereavement Program is made possible through the generous support of individuals and organizations.

If you would like to donate supplies for use by the participants in the program, click HERE to see our Wish List.

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