Blessings for Barrett

Blessings for Barrett Blessings for Barrett is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to honor the legacy of Barrett. We provide support to children who have lost a sibling.

Blessings for Barrett is a local nonprofit supporting grieving siblings through custom comfort boxes, hospital support bags, and meaningful grief resources. Based in St. Charles County and serving families across the St. Louis and St. Charles region, we provide heartfelt tools that remind children they are seen, supported, and never alone. From personalized grief boxes to community projects and ev

ents, our mission is to bring hope to families navigating loss. Learn more about how we support children in our service area and beyond.

Children don’t only feel grief at the moment of loss, it can return in small, everyday moments without warning. These tr...
06/04/2026

Children don’t only feel grief at the moment of loss, it can return in small, everyday moments without warning.
These triggers are often quiet, but they can bring a strong emotional response as the child continues to process their sibling’s absence.
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

We're currently seeking raffle item donations for our upcoming Friends & Family Fundraiser! 🎟️💛If you or your business w...
06/04/2026

We're currently seeking raffle item donations for our upcoming Friends & Family Fundraiser! 🎟️💛

If you or your business would like to contribute a gift basket, gift card, product, service, or other raffle item, we would be so grateful for your support. Every donation helps us further our mission and make a greater impact.

To donate, send us a message on social media or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make this event a success! ✨

06/04/2026

Children don’t move through grief step by step.

They move through it in moments.

One day they may play, laugh, and seem completely present.

The next day they may become quiet, emotional, or withdrawn.
This isn’t confusion, it’s how child grief naturally works.
Their understanding of loss develops over time, and their emotions often return in waves, not order.

Grief and healing can exist at the same time in a child’s life, and both deserve understanding. 💙
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

Children don’t always have the language to explain grief.So instead, it shows up in what they do, not what they say.Chan...
06/03/2026

Children don’t always have the language to explain grief.

So instead, it shows up in what they do, not what they say.

Changes in behavior.
Shifts in mood.

Moments that feel “out of character.”

What looks confusing on the outside is often an expression of something they cannot yet put into words.
Understanding this helps adults respond with patience instead of correction, and awareness instead of assumption. 💙
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

Sibling grief is often overlooked, but it deserves just as much attention and care. While every child processes loss dif...
06/03/2026

Sibling grief is often overlooked, but it deserves just as much attention and care. While every child processes loss differently, their grief can show up in ways that are easy to miss. Understanding these experiences can help us create space for healing, connection, and support. 💛

06/03/2026

📦 May Impact Recap — Blessings for Barrett

-75 children served in a single month
-Packages shipped to 14 states across the country
-Over 27,000 miles traveled from Wentzville to families who needed us
-Grief Projects AND comfort boxes both out the door
-Volunteers showing up and making it all possible

Bereaved siblings are never forgotten here. 💙

Emotional safety for children is created through consistency, calm presence, and acceptance of their feelings without pr...
06/03/2026

Emotional safety for children is created through consistency, calm presence, and acceptance of their feelings without pressure.
When children feel safe, they are more likely to express what they are going through in their own time. 💙
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

Most children don’t express grief in words, it often shows through changes in behavior, emotions, and daily patterns tha...
06/02/2026

Most children don’t express grief in words, it often shows through changes in behavior, emotions, and daily patterns that are easier to notice than explain.
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

When a child loses a sibling, the world around them often moves quickly into logistics, decisions, and adult responsibil...
06/02/2026

When a child loses a sibling, the world around them often moves quickly into logistics, decisions, and adult responsibilities.

But the child is still in the middle of something they cannot fully understand.

When immediate emotional support is missing, a child may begin to:

• Process the loss alone
• Withdraw or become emotionally quiet
• Try to “act normal” without understanding their feelings
• Carry confusion without guidance

These early moments matter more than most people realize, because they often shape how a child begins to understand and carry grief.
At Blessings for Barrett, we focus on what happens in those first critical moments, when support can make the biggest difference.
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For more info: https://www.blessingsforbarrett.com/

💙 A simple birthday wish with a big impact. 💙In honor of Thomas Ray Cissell’s (TRC’s) 6th Heavenly Birthday, his family ...
06/01/2026

💙 A simple birthday wish with a big impact. 💙

In honor of Thomas Ray Cissell’s (TRC’s) 6th Heavenly Birthday, his family is collecting new toys for the toy closet at Friends of Kids with Cancer.

While TRC should be celebrating another birthday with those who love him most, his family is choosing to honor his life by bringing smiles to children facing difficult journeys of their own.

If you’re able, please consider grabbing an item from the Amazon wish list or donating a new toy. Every gift helps brighten a child’s day.

And if you see this post, would you leave a comment or give it a share? The more people who see it, the more children we can help together.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, TRC. Your legacy continues to bring joy to others. 💙🚀🧸

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