Bereavement
After tragedy strikes, how do you go on? A small number of survivors channel the force of their grief into preventive action – so that no one else has to go through “this” again. Among the most persistent and effective advocates are parents and relatives who have lived through the death or disabling injury of a young child.
KidsAndCars.org works closely with many fearless, devoted individuals whose child has been injured or killed due to a nontraffic incident by helping them channel their grief into change in honor of their loved one. Survivor advocacy is one of the most powerful tools for change.
KidsAndCars.org would like to help connect you with another family whose child may have been injured or killed in a similar tragedy. Many times people feel like they are the only ones this has ever happened to; but unfortunately these tragedies occur more frequently than anyone realizes. For more information contact us at Amber@KidsAndCars.org or (913) 732-2792.
KidsAndCars.org sends our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to those who have experienced the loss of a child they love. There simply are no words.
Resources
Organizations Providing Support for Grieving Families
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA) is a nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families who are struggling to survive their grief after the death of a child.
The Compassionate Friends mission is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
Alive Alone is an organization for educational and charitable purposes, to benefit bereaved parents whose only child or all children are deceased by providing a self-help network and publications to promote communication and healing.
A Gift from Within is an international nonprofit organization is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Trauma & educational materials include articles for both those experiencing PTSD and their supporters.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is a community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby. We often serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families. Share is a national organization with over 75 chapters in 29 states. Our services include bed-side companions, phone support, face-to-face support group meetings, resource packets, private online communities, memorial events, training for caregivers, and so much more.
