Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families

Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families � Grieve & Grow
� Lexington, Kentucky

https://linktr.ee/kcgcf

Music can give children and teens a way to express feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Invite them to crea...
08/24/2026

Music can give children and teens a way to express feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Invite them to create a playlist that reflects how they are feeling today. It could include songs that bring comfort, remind them of someone they love, help them release emotion, or simply make them feel understood.

Join us for the When Grief Strikes! 2026 Bowling Fundraiser on Sunday, September 20, from 1–4pm at Southland Bowling Lan...
08/24/2026

Join us for the When Grief Strikes! 2026 Bowling Fundraiser on Sunday, September 20, from 1–4pm at Southland Bowling Lanes in Lexington! 🎳💜

Your support helps KCGCF provide meaningful resources and support for grieving children, teens, and families throughout Kentucky. Whether you purchase an individual, youth, or family ticket, sponsor a lane, or become an event sponsor, every contribution makes a huge difference in the lives of families navigating grief.

Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today and join us in supporting families through grief. Buy tickets or sponsorships here: https://donorbox.org/events/945513/steps/choose_tickets

Help us make a difference in the lives of grieving children and families. Join us at Southland Bowling Lanes on Sunday, ...
08/23/2026

Help us make a difference in the lives of grieving children and families. Join us at Southland Bowling Lanes on Sunday, September 20, for “When Grief Strikes,” our annual bowling fundraiser, and consider becoming a sponsor! Your generous support will provide a memorable afternoon of connection and fun for children, teens, and families who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Whether you sponsor a child, a full family, or become a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum event sponsor, every gift helps us bring hope and healing.

Purchase sponsorships or tickets at: https://donorbox.org/events/945513/steps/choose_tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawT4LABwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUZGU1RCSEhjS2loSThCczdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYW7Ir32w5raswrRzeZ4Xe_UNNv-jg7x2ELgQ_cLaDfccd9G6IKKD7fQdXds_aem_S5bj9CtW7kKT9bixnQgMAg

For sponsorship questions, contact Laura Newsome at [email protected]

So many caregivers want to know how best to involve children in funeral or memorial services. Youth and Funerals, a new ...
08/21/2026

So many caregivers want to know how best to involve children in funeral or memorial services. Youth and Funerals, a new free resource from the Funeral Service Foundation and the National Alliance for Children's Grief, helps caregivers determine what will work best for their own individual children and teens.

Access the guide here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/3336b310-bd79-47b1-a48e-f4d68f865124?fbclid=IwRlRTSATy7SlwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMx_cm8xJRRwDZAqAiBzWw41fjNjHGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7n9r7WqM44VD01H7KL_9zXUHslJAtWFBErVMSTvyeuD13M8Iw_NCLJBuD_1Q_aem_1FRV9PmF_oEBj20hfghcJw

08/21/2026

Grateful to take the news and impact of our work to Frankfort for legislative testimony.

We are proud to thank Bank of Lexington () for supporting the 2026 When Grief Strikes! Bowling Event as a Bronze Sponsor...
08/18/2026

We are proud to thank Bank of Lexington () for supporting the 2026 When Grief Strikes! Bowling Event as a Bronze Sponsor. Their generous support helps make this fun day of bowling possible while supporting KCGCF’s mission to provide meaningful resources and support for grieving children, teens, and families throughout Kentucky.

Interested in becoming a sponsor of this year’s event? Learn more at https://www.kcgcf.org/news-and-events or purchase a sponsorship at https://donorbox.org/events/945513/steps/choose_tickets.

Join us for The Art of Healing, a FREE family event where children and caregivers can come together to create, connect, ...
08/18/2026

Join us for The Art of Healing, a FREE family event where children and caregivers can come together to create, connect, move, play, and thrive through art, music, movement, and mindfulness!

The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phoenix Park and outside the Lexington Public Library, with free two-hour parking available at the Central Library parking garage. Bring your family out for a wonderful community day dedicated to creativity and connection!

Join The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Whitaker...
08/18/2026

Join The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Whitaker YMCA Family Pavilion for our Back to School Kin Club Ice Cream Social!

This free event welcomes returning families and introduces our free family grief support group for children ages 3 to 18 and their adults who have experienced a loss.
Enjoy a sweet treat and connect with our community as the new school year begins by RSVPing through the QR code on the flyer, or by clicking: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17V_OKNCbc-TdwTecG8JAuA9YO_2o_kAk5DHzSeseqAY/viewform?ts=6a6286d9&edit_requested=true

Unfortunately hard and scary things happen in our world and our communities. Your children will look to you for guidance...
08/17/2026

Unfortunately hard and scary things happen in our world and our communities. Your children will look to you for guidance and reassurance. There are many ways you can support your child at home after community violence, a natural disaster, or other frightening piece of news. Here is some guidance for adults based on children's ages. Our best advice: Take a breath to calm yourself, listen, and ask the child what they are worried about. The conversation will flow from there.

Young children (under 7): Use very basic facts, maintain normal routines, and answer only what they ask.

Primary school (up to 11): Ask open-ended questions about their specific worries and correct misinformation.

Teenagers: Let them lead the discussion, address what they see online, and talk through what they feel this means for them.

For more guidance:
https://www.kcgcf.org/resources

https://www.kcgcf.org/_files/ugd/88bc04_c8689b96970c4962b74b27a457b7f431.pdf

For younger children: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-children-with-tragic-events-in-the-news

Free Caregiver Webinar: Deepening Conversations with Grieving YouthJoin Eluna's free, 1-hour Caregiver Guidance webinar ...
08/17/2026

Free Caregiver Webinar: Deepening Conversations with Grieving Youth

Join Eluna's free, 1-hour Caregiver Guidance webinar to learn practical strategies for having meaningful everyday conversations that help grieving children and teens feel seen, heard, and supported. Designed for parents and caregivers, this session focuses on building connection, trust, and understanding through intentional communication.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
8:00pm–9:00 p.m. ET / 5:00pm–6:00 p.m. PT

Format: Live Webinar
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://tmf.tfaforms.net/423698

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Lexington, KY

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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