Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition

10/07/2026

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Heading to Charlotte for the NFDA International Convention & Expo? Join us for two workshops on caring for families after the death of a child, presented by the Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (PPCC) and supported by the Funeral Service Foundation.

✔️ Sunday, October 25 | 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
After the Unimaginable: Toolkit for Caring for Families After the Death of a Child | 2.5 CE hours

✔️ Wednesday, October 28 | 8–9 a.m.
Moments That Matter: Supporting Families After the Sudden Death of Their Child | 1 CE hour

Betsy Hawley, MA, of PPCC and Kristin James, LCPC, of Grief Care Network will share practical, grief-informed strategies for supporting families with compassion and reducing stigma through language and presence.

Both sessions are approved for CE by ASFSP and selected state licensing boards; check with your state board for approval status.

Stop by the PPCC (Booth #1102) and NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief (Booth #1104) booths, both supported by the Foundation, to check out the resources shared at the workshops! You can explore the new When a Child Dies and Youth & Funerals materials in person or order your own copies online here: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/resources-for-professionals/

National Funeral Directors Association

10/07/2026

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Fall 2026 Deeper Dive Webinar Series - October 16, 23, 30 (9am PT/ 10am MT/ 11am CT/ 12pm ET)

Brave Dialogues: Empowering IDTs to Tackle Tough Conversations in Pediatric Palliative Care.

Join us for the upcoming 3-part webinar series featuring presenters Jessica Pope, Orlalea Marquardt, Lauren Hancock, and Jacinda Hays. This program is created for healthcare professionals, IDTs and family caregivers and will take place over 3 consecutive weeks. Discounts are available, and families and students are registered for free.

Learn more and register:
https://www.ppcwebinars.org/deeper-dive

09/25/2026

You can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Cosponsor to support patients with serious illnesses and chronic conditions.


Rep. Summer Lee, Congressman John Joyce, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson, Representative Mike Kelly, Congressman Chris Deluzio

09/25/2026

You can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Cosponsor to support patients with serious illnesses and chronic conditions.


Congressman Dan Meuser, Rep. Scott Perry, Congressman Lloyd Smucker

09/25/2026

You can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Cosponsor to support patients with serious illnesses and chronic conditions.


Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr.

09/25/2026

You can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Cosponsor to support patients with serious illnesses and chronic conditions.


Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman Brendan Boyle, Dwight Evans, Rep. Madeleine Dean

09/25/2026

Senator Dave McCormick: Patients and families can’t wait for to become law! It will advance education, awareness & research and improve quality of care & quality of life for millions of patients facing serious illness. This bipartisan bill is endorsed by 90+ orgs. Please encourage leadership to move the bill forward today.

09/24/2026

U.S. Senator John Fetterman: Patients and families can’t wait for to become law! It will advance education, awareness & research and improve quality of care & quality of life for millions of patients facing serious illness. This bipartisan bill is endorsed by 90+ orgs. Please encourage leadership to move the bill forward today.

09/08/2026

Register today for the September 15th PPC Webinar - Emotional Toll: Caring for the Caregiver.

This presentation will explore the complex nature of professional grief, distinguishing it from personal grief and highlighting its cumulative impact on well-being and clinical performance. Participants will deepen their understanding of grief literacy, learn to recognize signs of burnout and moral distress, and gain practical tools for emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and sustainable caregiving.

Register at https://mailchi.mp/ppcc-pa/september-2026-ppc-webinar-5868344

09/03/2026